Keluang Man
1998 Malaysian TV series or program
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Keluang Man is a Malaysian comedy superhero animated television series aired on TV1 from 1998 to 2005. Based on the fruit bat (Malay: keluang),[a] his costume and appearance is based on DC Comics' Batman.[2][3] It is created by Kamn Ismail, best known for his directorial role in Usop Sontorian. A live-action film adaptation was released in May 2025.[4]
- Kamn Ismail
- Raja Zaharuddin Shah Raja Chik
- Azhar Saad
- Karim Wahab
- Azizi Mohd Amsam
- Sheikh Zulkibri Salim
- Ameir Hamzah Hashim
- Fazarel Ehsan Altaha
- Kathy Ismail
- Kamn Ismail
- Mohd Ariffin Jamal
- Arjuna Ibnu Tapa
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| Genre | Superhero Animation Comedy |
| Created by | Kamn Ismail |
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| Theme music composer | Syed Imanzali |
| Opening theme | "Keluang Man" by Krisya |
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| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Original language | Malay |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 144 |
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| Running time | 20 minutes |
| Production company | UAS Animation Studios (M) Sdn. Bhd. |
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| Network | TV1 |
| Release | August 1, 1998[1] – 2005 |
Overview
Keluang Man was created by Kamn Ismail and his team of animators in June 1997, following the end of Usop Sontorian as he wanted the presence of "National Hero" at the time. A few months later, the team was augmented by a group of new junior animators.[5] Production halted for a while due to the economic crisis in 1997 and 1998, but later continued in 2000 until the series finally ended in 2005.
Synopsis
Set in Tumpoi, a fictional city inspired by the real city of Tampoi, Johor (near Johor Bahru), Keluang Man made his first appearance in an alley where a man is trying to rob a girl. Since then, Keluang Man has been media's most wanted. Keluang Man's real name is Borhan and he is actually one of the mental patients in Tampoi Mental Hospital (1°31′9″N 103°42′49″E). The hospital security makes it hard for Keluang Man to act during daylight, so he decided only to fight for justice at night.
However, the existence of Keluang Man as a justice fighter did not make Inspector Shahab, the local police chief sit very well in his position. He sees Keluang Man as an annoying hero who always disturbs the police's business until he ordered that Keluang Man be arrested but was unsuccessful.
In the second episode of the first season, Tiong Man makes his first appearance as a counterpart, holding a similar role as Robin in the Batman series. Both superheroes work together to fight supervillains such as Badut (The Clown), Mata Batu Johan Hitam, Samsir, Majid Kilat, Meow The Cat Girl and many more with the hope that the town of Tumpoi will turn back into a peaceful place for everyone.
Broadcast
Adaptation
Comic
A comic based on the series was released on June 1, 1999.[7]
Live-action film
Iconic Animation Studio, which owns the intellectual rights of Keluang Man, signed a deal with Astro Shaw to produce and bring Keluang Man to cinema based on agreement in Astro HQ in Bukit Jalil. The film will directed and produced by Anwari Ashraf with scriptwriting by Astro Shaw's Writers' Room and was released on 29 May 2025.[8][9][10]
