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Getter Robo

1974·Show
140Episodes in3Seasons
65
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Relentless energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War, the future, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8

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AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

From deep within the Earth's surface, the Dinosaur Kingdom make their move to wipe out mankind and conquer the planet with their mechanical dinosaurs. After a prototype Getter Robo is shot down by a mechanical dinosaur, the Saotome Research Institute decides to use the real Getter Robo, which is combat-capable. Due to a lack of pilots in the institute, Ryo Nagare goes to his college to persuade martial artist Musashi Tomoe and outcast Hayato Jin to join him and pilot the Getter Machines to combat the new threat and protect mankind.
Super Robot Genre DefinerIntense Mecha CombatTragic Heroic NarrativeIconic Orchestral ScoreBrutal War DramaClassic 70s Sci-FiFound Family DynamicsHigh-Stakes Military Conflict

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Is Getter Robo worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Getter Robo rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Getter Robo have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 140 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Getter Robo air?

It ran from 1974 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Getter Robo in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Getter Robo use?

Visual InnuendoEye ScreamThrowing Your Sword Always WorksCurb-Stomp BattleShapeshifter ShowdownMacross Missile MassacreConservation of NinjutsuCruel and Unusual DeathHumans Are SpecialAnthropomorphic PersonificationObviously Evil"Everybody Dies" Endingand 231 more

TV Tropes lists 243 storytelling tropes for Getter Robo, including Visual Innuendo, Eye Scream, Throwing Your Sword Always Works.