Viewtiful Joe
Season 1
The premise of the game is inspired by, if not directly derived from, the movie Last Action Hero. However, it draws a huge amount of inspiration from the old Japanese "Henshin" superhero TV programs from the 1970s, such as Kamen Rider (and its many sequels) and Kaiketsu Zubat (both created by the late manga master Shotaro Ishinomori). (Just before a boss battle, Joe's helmet closes much like Zubat's.) While Joe and his girlfriend Silvia are watching a henshin drama during a date, Silvia is kidnapped by the movie's antagonist and taken into the world of the movies: Movieland. Joe is able to follow Silvia after being picked up and taken into Movieland by Captain Blue, the movie's protagonist, who has taken the form of a giant robot. Inside the movie, Joe must rescue Silvia from the evil Jadow, the game's network of villains. To help him, Captain Blue entrusts him with a V-Watch, telling Joe to transform into Viewtiful Joe upon saying "Henshin", but Joe made it into his personal catchphrase, "Henshin a go-go, baby!"
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- The Man Named Joe!E1
The Man Named Joe!When taking Silvia out on a date, Joe selfishly takes Silvia out to an old superhero flick starring his idol, Captain Blue. Soon, things go awry, and Silvia is captured and taken into the movies. Joe follows Silvia in, and soon gets his V-Watch, enabling to turn into Captain Joe! - I Got It! The Legendary Special AttacksE2
I Got It! The Legendary Special AttacksJoe chases Hulk Davidson to a strange castle where everything is upside down. Silvia tries to use the bathrom, but the toilet is on the ceiling! Joe then appears and seems to not be powerful enough to fight Hulk Davidson. But then, he remembers Captain Joe's VFX powers, and beats Hulk. However, just when things are looking up, Charles the 3rd swoops in and takes Silvia! - Introducing: Captain Blue Junior!E5
Introducing: Captain Blue Junior!A biker gang passes Joe up, causing him some hassle. He finally finds a sign pointing to a town: Blue Town, which is 1.5 miles away. As he says ""Almost there..."" and walks off, the BUG that was on the sign flies off revealing the true number: 15 miles! Meanwhile, in Blue Town, the biker gangs comes in and tries to wreak havoc. But the town's self-proclaimed hero, Captain Blue Junior, steps in and fires an assault! But when a real Gedow member appears, can Joe save the day?
