The 60s were a time when anime was just getting started. The movie, in particular, was the first anime film that adapted a manga, though I could be wrong. Keep in mind I barely have any knowledge about Cyborg 009 so I'm walking in blind for the most part. It's a decent watch. The movie quickly introduces the main characters and the setting, and I do mean quick, because they only have an hour to make it count. Narration is used sparingly at the beginning and end. A decent amount of detail is through exposition from characters. Not the most natural dialogue, but it's decent enough.Because of its short runtime, there were points where some things were glossed over, characters didn't have time to dwell and drama is kinda kept at the bare minimum in favor of constant action. Not a whole lot of setup either, and there were a couple moments where the main character was able to ascertain a situation quite quickly even if it doesn't show how he exactly figures it out.

The movie does a decent job introducing the nine cyborgs, but because of its runtime, they couldn't give equal attention to all. Some were left on the wayside, but the movie does allow them to showcase their special abilities, so the movie doesn't rely on the viewer having read the manga beforehand.

The designs were fine and I think captured the essence of the mangaka's original design; maybe a few interesting design choices but they didn't detract from the movie. Mainly, the movie doesn't feel too quick. Has a good enough pace, and the last quarter was quite exciting.

Humor's somewhat minimal, but there are a few humorous moments, mainly stemming from 007's ability. There was a particular scene that felt Tom and Jerry-ish.

All in all, a good watch for its time, and a historical milestone in anime history.