Series synopsis
Marvel's 616 is an American documentary television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 20, 2020. It ended on November 20, 2020.
Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
Premise
Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Rika Miura as Self - Hitomi Sakuma
- Shinji Tôdô as Self - Spider-Man / Takuya Yamashiro
- Kelly Sue DeConnick as Self - Writer, Captain Marvel
- Gene Pelc as Self - Marvel Representative 1976 - 1985
- Katsushi Murakami as Self - Toy Designer / Spider-Man, Mechanical Engineer
- Kōsei Ono as Self - Film & Comic Critic
- Stan Lee as Self (archive footage)
- Osamu Kaneda as Self - Stunt Coordinator
- Hirofumi Koga as Self - Suit Actor / Stuntman
- Yoshinori Watanabe as Self - Director of Toei Company Ltd. (archive footage)
- Courtney Kyle as Self - Brandon High School, Theatre Dept. Director
- Jennifer Sparano as Self - Brandon High School Principle
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 20, 2020 | November 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Japanese Spider-Man When a UFO descent brings tragedy into the life of young racer Takuya Yamashiro, he fights back by trading his motorcycle for a giant battle robot to challenge the sinister forces of Professor Monster. This is the Japanese origin story of Marvel’s most popular character, Spider-Man. |
November 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
Higher, Further, Faster “Higher, Further, Faster” recognizes the trailblazing women who have helped build the Marvel Universe. |
November 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
Amazing Artisans You know and love Marvel characters — now see how they’re brought to life with talent and tablets. Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York. |
November 20, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 20, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2020 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | canceled |