show me your space






The theme song asks us to show it our space, a mighty jungle
call echoes as a hero swings from vine to vine, and a beautiful space traveler
escapes evil robots! Is it Tarzan or Star Wars - or both? This is Tatsunoko’s
1984 series OKAWARI-BOY Starzan S, a goofy
romp through two continents’ worth of pop culture, delivering comedy, action,
and romance. Mostly comedy. Fondly remembered by

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