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The New Adventures of Gigantor

The New Adventures of Gigantor

1980•30m•7.2/10
AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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7.2/10(4)

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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Production

Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 1980

Last Aired

September 25, 1981

Networks

Nippon TV

Created By

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Plot to Steal the Sun
E1
The Plot to Steal the Sun
Air date: 1980-10-03
Hands of the Enemy
E2
Hands of the Enemy
Air date: 1980-10-10
Deadly Doctor Doom
E3
Deadly Doctor Doom
Air date: 1980-10-17
The Robot Birdman
E4
The Robot Birdman
Air date: 1980-10-24
The Phantom Robot
E5
The Phantom Robot
Air date: 1980-10-31
Monster of the Deep
E6
Monster of the Deep
Air date: 1980-11-07
The Crashing Satellite
E7
The Crashing Satellite
Air date: 1980-11-14
The Dreaded Double Robot
E8
The Dreaded Double Robot
Air date: 1980-11-21
Menace from Space
E9
Menace from Space
Air date: 1980-11-28
Bitter Revenge
E10
Bitter Revenge
Air date: 1980-12-05
The Invisible Enemy
E11
The Invisible Enemy
Air date: 1980-12-12
The Robot Runners
E12
The Robot Runners
Air date: 1980-12-19
Will the Real Gigantor Please Stand Up?
E13
Will the Real Gigantor Please Stand Up?
Air date: 1980-12-26
The Abominable Iceman
E14
The Abominable Iceman
Air date: 1981-01-09
The Dragon Master
E15
The Dragon Master
Air date: 1980-01-16
The Guardian of Evil
E16
The Guardian of Evil
Air date: 1980-01-23
The Manta Marauders
E17
The Manta Marauders
Air date: 1981-01-30
The Pirate Submarine
E18
The Pirate Submarine
Air date: 1981-02-06
Sting of the Scorpion
E19
Sting of the Scorpion
Air date: 1981-02-13
The Fearsome Pharoah
E20
The Fearsome Pharoah
Air date: 1981-02-20
The Shrinking Ray
E21
The Shrinking Ray
Air date: 1981-02-27
Kid Warriors
E22
Kid Warriors
Air date: 1981-03-06
Red Devil
E23
Red Devil
Air date: 1981-03-13
The Fiery Robosaurus
E24
The Fiery Robosaurus
Air date: 1981-03-20
Invaders from Space
E25
Invaders from Space
Air date: 1981-03-27
The Master of Space
E26
The Master of Space
Air date: 1981-04-03
The Great Garkonga
E27
The Great Garkonga
Air date: 1981-04-10
The Pritheum Plot
E28
The Pritheum Plot
Air date: 1981-04-17
The Crusader Robot
E29
The Crusader Robot
Air date: 1981-04-24
Scheme to Scorch the West
E30
Scheme to Scorch the West
Air date: 1981-05-01
The Doomsday Comet
E31
The Doomsday Comet
Air date: 1981-05-08
The Thunder God
E32
The Thunder God
Air date: 1981-05-15
The Final Battle
E33
The Final Battle
Air date: 1981-05-22
The Robot Who Could Think
E34
The Robot Who Could Think
Air date: 1981-05-29
Blue Danger
E35
Blue Danger
Air date: 1981-06-05
Robot on a Rampage
E36
Robot on a Rampage
Air date: 1981-06-12
The Awesome Alpha-Bot
E37
The Awesome Alpha-Bot
Air date: 1981-06-19
Fall from the Sky
E38
Fall from the Sky
Air date: 1981-06-26
The Boy from Second Earth
E39
The Boy from Second Earth
Air date: 1981-07-03
The Black Hole
E40
The Black Hole
Air date: 1981-07-10
The Queen of Time
E41
The Queen of Time
Air date: 1981-07-17
The Curse of Dracula
E42
The Curse of Dracula
Air date: 1981-07-24
Z is for Zombie
E43
Z is for Zombie
Air date: 1981-07-31
The Ghastly Ghost
E44
The Ghastly Ghost
Air date: 1981-08-07
Skeemer's Demons
E45
Skeemer's Demons
Air date: 1981-08-14
Trapped in the Past
E46
Trapped in the Past
Air date: 1981-08-21
Gigantor for Sale
E47
Gigantor for Sale
Air date: 1981-08-28
The Space Fortress
E48
The Space Fortress
Air date: 1981-09-04
The Friend Turned Enemy
E49
The Friend Turned Enemy
Air date: 1981-09-11
The Battle to Save the Earth
E50
The Battle to Save the Earth
Air date: 1981-09-18
The Sun That Never Shines
E51
The Sun That Never Shines
Air date: 1981-09-25

Cast

Eiko Yamada

Eiko Yamada

Shotaro Kaneda (voice)

Ikuko Tani

Ikuko Tani

Utako Shikishima (voice)

Kosei Tomita

Kosei Tomita

Inspector Ohtsuka (voice)

Kumiko Takizawa

Kumiko Takizawa

Makiko Shikishima (voice)

Yoshio Kaneuchi

Yoshio Kaneuchi

Dr. Shikishima (voice)

Aiko Konoshima

Aiko Konoshima

Gina Hayakawa (voice)

Ikuo Nishikawa

Ikuo Nishikawa

Robi (voice)

Keiko Toda

Keiko Toda

Gura King Jr. (voice)

Kenji Utsumi

Kenji Utsumi

Space Demon King (voice)

Osamu Kobayashi

Osamu Kobayashi

Branch (voice)

Tamio Ohki

Tamio Ohki

Dr. Franken (voice)

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