The New Adventures of Gigantor (1980)
Original title: 鉄人28号
The New Adventures of Gigantor is a 1980 Japanese-language animation series created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It stars Eiko Yamada, Ikuko Tani and Kosei Tomita.
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.
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What is The New Adventures of Gigantor about?
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.
When was The New Adventures of Gigantor released?
The New Adventures of Gigantor was released on 3 October 1980.
How many episodes does The New Adventures of Gigantor have?
The New Adventures of Gigantor has 51 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The New Adventures of Gigantor?
The New Adventures of Gigantor was created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.
Where can I watch The New Adventures of Gigantor?
The New Adventures of Gigantor is available on Pluto TV.
Where to watch The New Adventures of Gigantor
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Cast
- Eiko Yamada as Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
- Ikuko Tani as Utako Shikishima (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Inspector Ohtsuka (voice)
- Kumiko Takizawa as Makiko Shikishima (voice)
- Yoshio Kaneuchi as Dr. Shikishima (voice)
- Aiko Konoshima as Gina Hayakawa (voice)
- Ikuo Nishikawa as Robi (voice)
- Keiko Toda as Gura King Jr. (voice)
- Kenji Utsumi as Space Demon King (voice)
- Osamu Kobayashi as Branch (voice)
- Tamio Ohki as Dr. Franken (voice)