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Gigantor

1963·Show
78Episodes in2Seasons
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%–
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IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%–
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future and crime

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Gigantor is an American adaptation of the anime version of Tetsujin 28-go, a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama released in 1956. Jimmy Sparks controls a gigantic, powerful robot and uses it to fight crime. It debuted on U.S. television in 1964. As with Speed Racer, the characters' original names were altered and the original series' violence was toned down for American viewers.
Classic AnimeGiant RobotsSci-Fi ActionCrime FightingNostalgicHeroic ProtagonistFamily FriendlyEpisodic AdventureRetro Sci-FiWholesome Entertainment

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Questions about Gigantor

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Is Gigantor worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Gigantor have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 78 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gigantor?

Critics100
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Gigantor higher (100) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Gigantor air?

It ran from 1963 to 1965 and has ended.

What language is Gigantor in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Gigantor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gigantor in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gigantor use?

The '50sDude Looks Like a LadyHumongous MechaUr-ExampleKid DetectiveYou Killed My FatherAdorably Precocious ChildProduct PlacementRed Eyes, Take WarningLive-Action AdaptationBrainwashed and CrazyBragging Theme Tuneand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Gigantor, including The '50s, Dude Looks Like a Lady, Humongous Mecha.