Assault! Human!!(1972)

Assault! Human!! is a filmed stage production featuring an alien hero battling invading forces to protect Earth. This theatrical spectacle blends science fiction action with live performance, capturing the energy of stage combat and practical effects. The alien protagonist stands as humanity's unlikely defender against extraterrestrial threats, delivering the kind of earnest, over-the-top entertainment that defined experimental Japanese theatre in its era. The production combines elaborate costumes, dynamic choreography, and inventive creature design to bring its cosmic conflict to life. Long considered lost, the film survives as a rare artifact of avant-garde performance cinema, offering a unique window into how stage-based science fiction was reimagined for the screen.