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The New Adventures of Gigantor

Japanese anime television series

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The New Adventures of Gigantor

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New Tetsujin-28 is a 1980 Japanese mecha anime television series produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, and a modern style remake of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga Tetsujin 28-go. It was directed by Tetsuo Imazawa and produced by both Shigeru Akagawa and Toru Horikoshi. It aired on Nippon Television from October 3, 1980, to September 25, 1981, with a total count of 51 episodes. Fred Ladd and TMS converted the series into The New Adventures of Gigantor, which was broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States from September 9, 1993, to June 30, 1997.

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1980 · 1 season · 51 ep · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Shotaro Kaneda is a young boy whose dead scientist father created the giant robot Tetsujin 28 after realizing the chances of attacks from outer galaxies. Shotaro has possession of the only controller, kept in an attached case, which enables him to have direct command of the all mighty Tetsujin 28. If the controller goes into the hands of the enemy, this could lead Tetsujin 28 to fight for villains who want to destroy The Earth. Whenever peace in this world is threaten, Shotaro together with his friends, Dr. Shikishima, Detective Otsuka, must unleash the power of our metallic super hero.

Created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

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Mitsuteru YokoyamaCreator

Eiko Yamadaas Shotaro Kaneda (voice)

Ikuko Tanias Utako Shikishima (voice)

Kosei Tomitaas Inspector Ohtsuka (voice)

Kumiko Takizawaas Makiko Shikishima (voice)

Yoshio Kaneuchias Dr. Shikishima (voice)

Aiko Konoshimaas Gina Hayakawa (voice)

Ikuo Nishikawaas Robi (voice)

Keiko Todaas Gura King Jr. (voice)

Kenji Utsumias Space Demon King (voice)

Osamu Kobayashias Branch (voice)

Tamio Ohkias Dr. Franken (voice)

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1980 · 1 season · 51 ep · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Shotaro Kaneda is a young boy whose dead scientist father created the giant robot Tetsujin 28 after realizing the chances of attacks from outer galaxies. Shotaro has possession of the only controller, kept in an attached case, which enables him to have direct command of the all mighty Tetsujin 28. If the controller goes into the hands of the enemy, this could lead Tetsujin 28 to fight for villains who want to destroy The Earth. Whenever peace in this world is threaten, Shotaro together with his friends, Dr. Shikishima, Detective Otsuka, must unleash the power of our metallic super hero.

Created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

IMDb ↗

Family guide

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & creators

Mitsuteru YokoyamaCreator

Eiko Yamadaas Shotaro Kaneda (voice)

Ikuko Tanias Utako Shikishima (voice)

Kosei Tomitaas Inspector Ohtsuka (voice)

Kumiko Takizawaas Makiko Shikishima (voice)

Yoshio Kaneuchias Dr. Shikishima (voice)

Aiko Konoshimaas Gina Hayakawa (voice)

Ikuo Nishikawaas Robi (voice)

Keiko Todaas Gura King Jr. (voice)

Kenji Utsumias Space Demon King (voice)

Osamu Kobayashias Branch (voice)

Tamio Ohkias Dr. Franken (voice)

New Tetsujin-28 is a 1980 Japanese mecha anime television series produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, and a modern style remake of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga Tetsujin 28-go. It was directed by Tetsuo Imazawa and produced by both Shigeru Akagawa and Toru Horikoshi. It aired on Nippon Television from October 3, 1980, to September 25, 1981, with a total count of 51 episodes. Fred Ladd and TMS converted the series into The New Adventures of Gigantor, which was broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States from September 9, 1993, to June 30, 1997.

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