Marvel is about to bring a classicSpider-Manback to the comics, and this redefined variant of the hero will borrow from Japanese influences that set him apart from the original take on the hero. Takuya Yamashiro has received an epic costume that draws from thePower Rangers, and he will unite the iconic Marvel hero withSuper Sentaitropes in a whole new way.
As revealed byCBR, Marvel’sJapanese Spider-Man- also known as Takuya Yamashiro - is finally making a comeback in the comics. He’s even been given a new costume that allows him to stand apart from Peter Parker’s iteration of Spider-Man, designed by Luciano Vecchio and seen below.
A variant cover forSpider-Verse vs. Venomverse#3 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Luciano Vecchio showcases the design for this ambitious update to the underrated hero, giving Japan’s Spider-Man an upheaval that draws from tokusatsu tropes rather than the original American costume. Takuya’s Spider-Man is back and cooler than ever as he leans into his Japanese inspiration.
Marvel’s Japanese Spider-Man Returns with a Super Sentai Makeover
Spider-Man Integrates Japanese-Inspired Elements Into His New Redesign
Japanese Spider-Man, orSupaidāman, was a live-action tokusatsu TV series from Toei Company that re-imagined the Marvel superhero for a Japanese audience. Although his costume resembled Peter Parker’s, one key distinction was his Spider Bracelet, which granted him his powers in this alternate continuity. Furthermore, he also piloted a mecha called Leopardon, creating more distinctions between himself and Marvel’s classic take on Spider-Man. While this TV show isn’t the most revered version of Spider-Man,Takuya Yamashiro is still a fascinating character whose return marks a shift in the hero’s appearance that links him more closely to his culture.
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Character designer Luciano Vecchio told CBR about how he came up with the concept for Takuya’s design overhaul, citing theJapanese Spider-Manshow as a key source of inspiration for the overall presentation of the character. In terms of the costume itself, Vecchio said that he"referred to other early 80s shows in the Tokusatsu genre for aesthetic cues like the scarf and black lenses.“The tokusatsu genre has spawned beloved franchises such asSuper SentaiandPower Rangers, hence why this new Spider-Man looks like he would fight right in with those properties as he leans into his Japanese roots.
Spider-Man’s New Redesign Turns Him Into Marvel’s Own Power Ranger
Spider-Man and the Power Rangers Cross Over in New Costume
Thanks to his influences within the tokusatsu genre, Tatsuya’s Spider-Man resembles aPower Rangershero more than a standard Spider-Verse character.From his sleek suit that comes with a belt and goggles, in addition to his flowing scarf, this overlooked Spider-Man finally aligns more with his country of origin. TheSpider-Verseis so vast that it makes sense for Spider-Men to differ from one another, so it’s about time that Takuya embraced a style that separates him from Peter Parker.Spider-Man’s Japanese redesign enhances his appeal and helps him stick out from the rest of the Spider-Verse’s heroes.
