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In Japan, the character's origin actually varies significantly between the original manga, the TV series, and the live-action movie. In the original Japanese manga and TV series, the character's name does not change when he is reborn as 8 Man. The Detective Yokoda name was created for the live action version. In the manga, Detective Azuma is trapped in a warehouse and gunned down while the TV series has him killed when he is run over by a car. Also, in the Japanese story, the character is called 8 Man because he is considered an extra member of the Japanese police force. There are seven regular police precincts and 8 Man is treated an unofficial eighth precinct all to himself.

Programmed by Professor Genius with the spirit of slain police officer, Peter Brady who was killed by the villain Saucer Lip, Eighth Man (a.k.a. "Mr. Tobor ") battled the likes of Armored Man, Baron Stormy, Doctor Demon and notorious villains from the criminal organization called Intercrime.

There's a prehistoric monster that came from outer space, Created by the Martians to destroy the human race. The FBI is helpless. It's twenty stories tall. What can we do? Who can we call? Tobor, the 8th Man! Tobor, the 8th Man! Faster than a rocket! Quicker than a jet! He's the mighty robot! He's the one to get! Tobor, the 8th Man! Quick, call Tobor, the mightiest robot in the land!