Gigantor
鉄人28号
“Post-WWII, boy inherits father's combat robot Tetsujin-28 to stop its misuse and uncover family secrets.”
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Post-WWII, boy inherits father's combat robot Tetsujin-28 to stop its misuse and uncover family secrets.
In the aftermath of World War II, the legacy of Dr. Haneda's secret military project lives on through a series of powerful experimental robots originally designed for combat. When remnants of these mechanical giants resurface years later, they fall into the wrong hands, leading to a wave of high-tech crimes that baffle authorities. Twelve-year-old Shotaro Haneda, carrying on his father's work, finds himself at the center of this unfolding mystery. As he delves deeper into the secrets surrounding the robot series, he uncovers hidden truths about his family's past and the true nature of these mechanical marvels. The discovery of the most advanced unit in the series - designated Tetsujin-28 - marks a turning point that will determine whether these incredible machines become tools of destruction or guardians of peace. Joined by unexpected allies and facing formidable adversaries, young Shotaro must navigate a world where giant robots walk among humans, and the line between justice and vengeance becomes increasingly blurred. His journey will test not only his courage and ingenuity but also challenge the very purpose of the technology his father created.
Dr.Haneda was developing experimental giant robot warriors to fight the allies during the Second World War, but before his creations could see action, Allied bombs destroyed the facility and killed him. A decade later criminals discovered two of the surviving prototypes, #26 and 27 in the series, and used the remote controlled robots to commit a number of crimes. Young Shotaro Haneda, the twelve year old son of Dr.Haneda, did some investigating and discovered that the mob were hunting for the twenty-eighth robot in the series, rumoured to be the most powerful of them all. Racing the villains, Shotaro discovers the robot first, along with Dr.Shikashima, a colleague of his father's who was also believed killed by the Allied bombing. Together the two prevent Tetusjin-28 (the robot's official designation) from falling into the hands of the bad guys, and decide to dedicate him to peace rather than war. Shotaro fought crime for a long time, supported by Dr.Shikashima, who would repair Tetsujin-28 when he was damaged, and by police officer Otsuka. Shotaro even battled the alien Magmans, invaders from the planet Magma, who came to Earth late in his career, bringing their own giant robots, Magma X and Gold Wolf, with them. (Source: AniDB)
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6.3/10
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- 8/10 “The original Japanese version of this series is a high-quality experience that earns a solid 8/10 for its intended storytelling. Conversely, the English dub is a failure that ruins the narrative by...”
- 10/10 “Tetsujin 28-gou is an absolute masterpiece, featuring some of the most compelling storytelling and character development I have ever experienced in an anime. While the archaic art and mediocre...”
- 5/10 “This series serves as a fascinating historical artifact and a valuable glimpse into the scientific anxieties and ideals of the Cold War era. However, the show's strictly episodic structure does not...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-2463
- Format
- 96 × 25′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 40h 00m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 1963 – Nov 1965
- Fall 1963
- Source
- Tv
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- Rated
- G
- All Ages
- Ref.
- BS-2463
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