Ep 1. The Inner World

The show Spider Riders is an anime series that aired for one season in 2006 and follows the adventures of a young boy named Hunter Steele who becomes a Spider Rider, a group of warriors who ride giant spiders called Arachnids to protect their world from an evil force known as the Invectids.

In season 1 episode 1 titled "The Inner World," we are introduced to Hunter as he receives a mysterious invitation to visit his archaeologist father's laboratory. Upon arriving, Hunter discovers a strange device called a Oracle Pod that his father had dug up from a nearby excavation site. Curious, Hunter activates the device and is transported to another world called Arachna, where he meets the legendary spider warrior Shadow.

Shadow explains to Hunter that the Invectids, a race of evil spider-like creatures, are attempting to take over the Inner World, the heart of Arachna where the Oracle Key, a powerful artifact that gives the Arachnids their strength, resides. Shadow believes that Hunter is the chosen one who can save Arachna from the Invectids and guides him to the Spider Rider's stronghold, where he meets the other Spider Riders, Corona, Igneous, and Magma.

Although Corona is initially skeptical of Hunter's abilities, the group decides to put him to the test by sending him on a mission to retrieve the Oracle Key from a hidden location deep within the heart of the Inner World. Hunter, with the help of Shadow and his own Arachnid, battles through Invectids and treacherous terrain to reach the Oracle Key.

However, once Hunter returns with the key, the group is ambushed by the Invectids, led by their queen and the show's main villain, Mantid. In a thrilling battle, Hunter and his fellow Spider Riders confront the Invectids and succeed in defending the Oracle Key and the Inner World.

The episode ends on a hopeful note as Hunter and the Spider Riders celebrate their victory and express their determination to continue fighting against the Invectids to protect Arachna and the Inner World.

Overall, "The Inner World" sets up the overarching story of Spider Riders and introduces viewers to the dynamic between the main characters, as well as the show's world and mythology. With its blend of action, adventure, and fantasy, the episode appeals to fans of anime and is a solid start to the Spider Riders series.