Saras 008
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Saras 008
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| Episodes: | 292 |
| Year: | 1998-2003 |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Seasons: | 3 |
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| Category: | Superhero |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Grasinda |
| Creator: | Andra P. Daniel and Gusur |
| Run Time (mins): | 30-60 |
| Language: | Indonesian |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | Indosiar |
| First Aired: | December 7, 1998 |
| Last Aired: | May 28, 2003 |
Summary
Indonesia’s contemporary comic industry has developed a distinctive popular formula, exemplified by the success of the children’s television series SARAS 008. When the programme is broadcast during prime‑time hours, printed media adaptations, including comics and storybooks based on the same narrative universe, experience correspondingly strong sales.
Produced domestically, SARAS 008 is not derived from traditional epics but instead presents a futuristic heroic saga. The central character, SARAS 008, possesses advanced abilities such as emitting laser beams from her eyes to defeat adversaries. Her guiding motto , the heroine of righteousness, defender of truth, friend of all who love peace, encapsulates the moral framework of the series.
Within Indonesia, SARAS 008 has become a prominent children’s icon. The character’s appeal is rooted in her perceived immediacy and relatability; she is understood by young audiences as a concrete, accessible figure rather than an abstract symbol. This sense of proximity is widely regarded as a key factor in the success of children’s entertainment. The accompanying comic series maintains this connection, even as its visual style continues to emulate elements of Japanese manga, a format already well established among Indonesian readers.
Cast
Saraswati SINDY DEWIANA (eps. 1-20) / DEVI PERMATASARI (eps. 20-40) / PEGGY FERDIANTI (eps. 40-50) / SALLY HASAN (Eps. 50 to end of S01), NADIA STEFANIE (2), Cindy ANGEL KARAMOU (2) Cindy DONNA HUSEIN, Cindy VARISSA CAMELIA, Cindy INNE AZRI, Mister Blek JOHAN SAIMIMA.
Tags: Superhero, Indonesia, 1998, Indonesian
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