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The New Adventures of Gigantor

1980 – 1981Show1 season51 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A wondrous, hopeful animated series about the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Mecha Anime
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Giant Robot Action
  • Heroic Youth
  • Protecting Earth
  • Iconic Series
  • Early Anime Influence
  • Nostalgic Watch
  • Good vs. Evil

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tetsuo Imazawa, Akinori Nagaoka, Yasuo Yamayoshi
Written by
Keisuke Fujikawa, Yoshihisa Araki, Noboru Shiroyama

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Facts

October 3, 1980 · September 25, 1981 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 1980
Last aired
September 25, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 51 episodes
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The New Adventures of Gigantor?"

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Where can I stream The New Adventures of Gigantor?

Pluto TV

In the United States, The New Adventures of Gigantor is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The New Adventures of Gigantor worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The New Adventures of Gigantor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The New Adventures of Gigantor?

26 h

About 26 hours: 51 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1981.

Can I half-watch The New Adventures of Gigantor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The New Adventures of Gigantor?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The New Adventures of Gigantor in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.