Zetman Timeline ( Real )

manga_launch
October 2002

Zetman Manga Debut

The manga series Zetman, created by Masakazu Katsura, began serialization.

manga_end
July 2014

Zetman Manga Conclusion

The Zetman manga concluded its run after more than a decade of serialization.

anime_launch
April 11, 2012

Zetman Anime Premiere

The anime adaptation of Zetman premiered in Japan, bringing the franchise to television.

Zetman Timeline ( Fictional )

scientific_experiment
Year 1995

Creation of the Players Project

Dr. Jin Aihara initiates the Players Project aiming to create superhuman beings called Players by integrating human genes with those of immortal beings.

world_event
Year 2000

Discovery of Zetsumei Phenomenon

An unknown phenomenon causing monsters called Players to appear and threaten humanity, leading to increased research and countermeasures.

character_origin
Year 2005

Banba Jin's Childhood and Training

Banba Jin, the son of Dr. Jin Aihara, undergoes rigorous training and conditioning which prepares him to transform into Zet, a powerful being to combat Players.

character_action
Year 2010

Jirou Azuma Begins Investigating Players

Jirou Azuma, the main protagonist, starts his investigations into the mysterious Player phenomena following his encounters with them.

character_transformation
Year 2011

Transformation of Jirou Azuma into Zet

Jirou unlocks his powers and fully transforms into Zet to battle against the Player threats to protect humanity.

major_conflict
Year 2012

Final Battle against Amagi Shields

Zet confronts and battles the Amagi Corporation's powerful Players to protect Earth from destruction.