“Alien Zonders attack Tokyo; cyborg Guy pilots GaoGaiGar robot with Galeon and Mamoru to defend Earth.”
King of Braves GaoGaiGar
勇者王ガオガイガー
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Synopsis
Alien Zonders attack Tokyo; cyborg Guy pilots GaoGaiGar robot with Galeon and Mamoru to defend Earth.
In the year 2005, a race of alien monsters called Zonders emerge from underground and launch a series of attacks on the city of Tokyo. The only defense against these creatures is the secret agency known as the Gutsy Geoid Guard (or 3G) and their ultimate weapon, the awesome giant robot GaoGaiGar. GaoGaiGar's pilot, Guy Shishio, is a former astronaut who was nearly killed two years before when the Zonders first crashed to earth. Guy's life was spared when a mysterious robot lion called Galeon pulled him from the burning shuttle and brought him to Earth. Guy's father, Leo, then used Galeon's technology to rebuild his shattered son as a cyborg, in the hopes that he could stop the aliens when they appear. Now, with Galeon as its core, GaoGaiGar fights to protect Earth. He is aided by a team of transforming robots and by a young boy named Mamoru, who has the power to purify the Zonders' cores, and seems to be connected to the mysterious Galeon. (Source: ANN)
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What 13 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.40 · split reception
7.7 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 1.0
↓ 2.08
Running avg · Jul 2008 → Mar 2025
- 7 “The character designs look cool and the opening theme remains catchy even now, but the show’s once-novel formula feels outdated, with cliché attack announcements and a monster-of-the-week rhythm...”
- 10 “GaoGaiGar delivers an exceptional super robot experience with brilliantly designed mecha and perfectly captures the hot-blooded spirit of the genre, culminating in one of the best endings ever with...”
- 10 “GaoGaiGar is absolutely awesome with well-written storytelling that constantly surprises, featuring straightforward and enthusiastic characters you genuinely care about, particularly the brave and...”
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A Tv Production · Winter 1997
Sunrise.Victor Entertainment · Nagoya Broadcasting Network
- Format 49 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 19h 36m all episodes
- Aired Feb 1997 – Jan 1998 Winter 1997
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0806 catalog
Produced by
- Victor Entertainment Producer
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network Producer
- Tokyu Agency Producer
Licensed by
- Media Blasters Licensor
- Discotek Media Licensor