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| Content Type | Status | Location / Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Original 1964 Manga (B&W) | Complete scanlation | Volumes 1–18 (rare) | | 1979 Film | Remastered | Available via Discotek Media | | 2001 TV Series | Partial restoration | Episodes 1–26 + 4 unaired arcs | | 2012 CGI Short | Lost media? | Only exists in festival circulation | | 2016 Call of Justice | Fully archived | Netflix stream + JP Blu-ray extras | | Ishinomori sketches | High-res available | From the Shotaro Ishinomori Manga Museum | cyborg 009 archive
The foundation of the archive is the story of nine regular humans kidnapped by the global terror syndicate Black Ghost. These individuals are transformed into powerful cyborgs—designated 001 through 009—with unique superhuman abilities ranging from mach-speed flight to psychic powers. The Blueprint for Super Teams: Diving Into the
Anti-War Sentiment: Reflecting Ishinomori's personal views, the series often critiques the "merchants of death" who profit from global conflict. spanning multiple manga iterations
The "Archive" designation refers to the collective history of the franchise, spanning multiple manga iterations, anime adaptations, films, and its significant cultural legacy.