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Gigantor

1963 – 1965Show2 seasons78 episodes

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Gigantor episodes

2 seasons · 78 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Struggle at the South Pole, 6.7
  2. S1 E2 Battle at the Bottom of the World!, 6.0
  3. S1 E3 Sting of the Spider!, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Return of the Spider!, 4.8
  5. S1 E5 Spider's Revenge!, 6.0
  6. S1 E6 The Secret Valley!, 5.9
  7. S1 E7 The Diamond Smugglers!, 5.1
  8. S1 E8 Dangerous Doctor Diamond!, 5.9
  9. S1 E9 Force of Terror!, 5.0
  10. S1 E10 World in Danger!, 1.8
  11. S1 E11 Badge of Danger!, 5.9
  12. S1 E12 The Smoke Robots!, 6.9
  13. S1 E13 The Freezer Ray!, 2.0
  14. S1 E14 The Magic Multiplier, 1.3
  15. S1 E15 The Submarine Base, 4.8
  16. S1 E16 Treasure Mountain, 5.0
  17. S1 E17 The Mystery Missile, 4.8
  18. S1 E18 The Giant Cobra, 6.0
  19. S1 E19 The Great Hunt, 5.1
  20. S1 E20 The Deadly Web, 6.1
  21. S1 E21 The Atomic Flame, 5.9
  22. S1 E22 The Incredible Speed Machine, 5.0
  23. S1 E23 The Monster Magnet, 6.6
  24. S1 E24 Target: Jupiter, 4.6
  25. S1 E25 Trap at 20 Fathoms, 5.7
  26. S1 E26 Monster from the Deep, 5.9
  1. S2 E1 Will the Real Gigantor Stand Up?, 6.4
  2. S2 E2 Ten Thousand Gigantors, 6.0
  3. S2 E3 The Plot to Seize Gigantor, 3.8
  4. S2 E4 The Space Submarine, 5.1
  5. S2 E5 Gigantor Who?, 5.1
  6. S2 E6 The Robot Olympics, 6.6
  7. S2 E7 The Crossbones Caper, 6.0
  8. S2 E8 Ransom at Point X, 4.6
  9. S2 E9 The Gypsy Spaceship, 5.7
  10. S2 E10 The Space Cats, 3.5
  11. S2 E11 Return of Magnaman, 5.1
  12. S2 E12 Vanishing Mountain, 4.2
  13. S2 E13 The Insect Monsters, 5.1
  14. S2 E14 The City Smashers, 7.0
  15. S2 E15 The Robot Firebird, 1.9
  16. S2 E16 Magnaman of Outer Space, 6.1
  17. S2 E17 The Robot Albatross, 6.8
  18. S2 E18 Battle of the Robot Giants, 7.0
  19. S2 E19 The Deadly Sting Rays, 5.4
  20. S2 E20 Gigantor and the Desert Fire, 1.5
  21. S2 E21 The Atomic Whale, 4.9
  22. S2 E22 The Secret Formula Robbery, 7.5
  23. S2 E23 The Evil Robot Brain, 6.2
  24. S2 E24 The Devil Gantry!, 5.2
  25. S2 E25 The Robot Arsenal!, 6.6
  26. S2 E26 Danger's Dinosaurs!, 3.1

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

October 20, 1963 · January 6, 1965 · Ended

First aired
October 20, 1963
Last aired
January 6, 1965
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 78 episodes
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

The '50s, Dude Looks Like a Lady, Humongous Mecha +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Gigantor?"

Questions about Gigantor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gigantor worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Gigantor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Gigantor?

33 h

About 33 hours: 78 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1963 to 1965.

Can I half-watch 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 Gigantor?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Gigantor in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.