Daitetsujin 17

1977·Show
35Episodes in1Season
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The future and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Daitetsujin 17 is a 1977 tokusatsu series created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei. It revolves around a giant battle robot commanded by a young boy who fights the giant robots of an evil organization bent on world conquest. It is similar to Giant Robo in premise and how it ends.
Classic TokusatsuGiant Robot ActionSci-Fi AdventureGood vs. EvilBoy HeroRetro Japanese TVExplosive BattlesLighthearted ActionIconic Character

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Daitetsujin 17

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Where can I stream Daitetsujin 17 legally?

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Is Daitetsujin 17 worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daitetsujin 17 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Daitetsujin 17 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 35 episodes.

When did Daitetsujin 17 air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Daitetsujin 17 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Daitetsujin 17 use?

Big Bad WannabeBattle of WitsSacrificial LionShout-OutSenseless SacrificeEvil CounterpartDeath by Origin StoryBittersweet EndingSinister SilhouettesCain and AbelA.I. Is a CrapshootCaptain Ersatzand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Daitetsujin 17, including Big Bad Wannabe, Battle of Wits, Sacrificial Lion.

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