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1963
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Gigantor is a Japanese animated television series that aired on Fuji TV from October 1963 to May 1966. The show was created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, a famous manga artist and authored the seminal work "Tetsujin 28-go", better known as "Gigantor" in the United States. The show was directed by Yoshio Takami and produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha Company.

The show is set in the future when the world has advanced technologically, and robots are used for various purposes. The central character of the story is a 50-foot tall humanoid robot, known as Gigantor in English, or Tetsujin-28 in Japanese. The robot was created by Dr. Bob Brilliant and controlled by a young boy named Jimmy Sparks.

The story revolves around the adventures of Jimmy and Gigantor as they protect the world from various threats. Gigantor is equipped with an arsenal of weapons that include lasers, bazookas, and machine guns, making it a formidable weapon against any enemy. In addition to Jimmy, Gigantor is also assisted by Inspector Blooper, a police officer, and Dick Strong, a journalist.

The show is known for its science fiction themes and action-packed storyline. It was one of the first anime shows to feature a robot as the central character, which helped to popularize the mecha genre. The show was also notable for its use of music in the background, which was unconventional at the time.

The show was a commercial success and aired in Japan for three seasons. It was also broadcast in the United States, where it was rebranded as "Gigantor." The English version of the show was dubbed by Fred Ladd, an American television producer, who later went on to produce other anime shows such as "Astro Boy" and "Kimba the White Lion."

Kazue Takahashi voiced the character of Jimmy Sparks. She was a popular voice actor in Japan and also voiced the character of Kitaro in "GeGeGe no Kitaro," another popular anime show. Minoru Yada voiced Dr. Bob Brilliant, while Fuyumi Shiraishi voiced Inspector Blooper, and Yuzuru Fujimoto voiced Dick Strong. Toshio Andou provided the narration for the show.

The show's popularity led to the creation of various merchandise, including toys, comics, and video games. It also inspired various spin-offs and remakes, such as the 1990s television series "The New Adventures of Gigantor." The show also had a significant impact on the American animation industry and was one of the first anime shows to be broadcast on American television.

Overall, Gigantor is a classic anime show that helped to establish the mecha genre while also entertaining audiences with its action-packed storyline and memorable characters. Its influence can still be seen in modern anime and is considered a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Gigantor is a series that ran for 2 seasons (84 episodes) between October 20, 1963 and on Fuji TV

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52. Danger's Dinosaurs

January 1, 1964

Captain Danger has built two gigantic dinosaur robots in his undersea base and launches an attack on Dr. Brilliant's laboratory while Gigantor is being repaired. Could this be the end?

51. The Robot Arsenal

January 1, 1964

Mr. Skee Matic kidnaps Jimmy and takes him to his secret headquarters where he shows him his robot collection - the largest in the world. Among them, his newest acquisition, Gigantor!

50. The Devil Gantry

January 1, 1964

The evil Scrag and his henchman Sleek have been building a top secret weapon that uses a Tesla coil to generate lightning - just what they need to get rid of Gigantor for good!

49. The Evil Robot Brain

January 1, 1964

Dr. Nutzen Boltz convinces Brainy, the robot with a dialectronic brain, to let him study his brain. In exchange, he will build a robot for Brainy that can destroy Gigantor!

48. The Secret Formula Robbery

January 1, 1964

Professor Stinger is back and this time he's got Big Fang's robot brother Irontron, who's been built for one purpose only - to defeat Gigantor and jimmy Sparks once and for all!

47. The Atomic Whale

January 1, 1964

When scientists from the Atomic Factory are kidnapped by a giant whale, Gigantor dives into the sea to see what's going down. But the whale is actually a robot submarine form an undersea city!

46. Gigantor and the Desert Fire

January 1, 1964

No country will buy oil from poor Morabia. Rebels from neighboring Togaland have frightened all the customers away by setting oil fires. Can Gigantor take the heat and make everything cool again?

45. The Deadly Sting Rays

January 1, 1964

As Skull Duggery Prison, Goldy Brix is locked up with the monster Big Fang. Big Mistake. They break loose and with help from Professor Stinger's String Ray robots, they can't be stopped.

44. The Battle of the Robot Giants

January 1, 1964

Escaped convict Goldy Brix is attacking luxury liners from his underwater base and using his own giant robot, Blastro. When Blastro disables Gigantor, it's anybody's game!

43. The Robot Albatross

January 1, 1964

Gigantor is sent deep into the ocean to search for a sunken island and buried treasure. Instead, he finds the evil Thermal Updraft, whose hideout is guarded by the unbeatable Albatross robot!

42. Magnaman of Outer Space

January 1, 1964

A robot factory run by a man named Crank unleashes Magnaman, a super robot who's been programmed to destroy all of man's masterpieces, starting with the Eiffel Tower!

41. The Robot Firebird

January 1, 1964

As a reward for rescuing him from the fires of a volcano, a powerful Firebird makes Swami Rivers the most powerful man on Earth. Now only Gigantor can put out his fire.

40. The City Smashers

January 1, 1964

General Shark has a new secret weapon - termites that eat steel and concrete. Now, no city is safe from a Shark attack. Can Gigantor exterminate the growing problem?

39. The Insect Monsters

January 1, 1964

Dr. Buzz Bugaboo is kidnapped by Brany Mantis and forced to turn over his formula for making huge insects. The big bugs are then unleashed on the city, in number too gigantic for even Gigantor to stop.

38. Vanishing Mountain

January 1, 1964

General Ising Nutcake of Beanie plans to take over the world. Using his Wave Image Maker, he take Gigantor, Jimmy and the Inspector prisoner. Can anything stop him now?

37. Return of Magnaman

January 1, 1964

Magnaman is back and he's under the control of Muggs Muggler and his gang, who know his secret code. Only Gigantor can stop them now, but it'll be robot against robot in a duel to the finish.

36. The Space Cats

January 1, 1964

Magnapussies from the planet Magnaforce plan to invade Earth. Able to take human shape at will, one of them has been working as Dr. Brilliant's assistant.

35. The Gypsy Spaceship

January 1, 1964

The Gypsy is back and this time he manages to unite two pieces of a secret Eskimo map. Now the untold wealth buried deep within Mount Blubber will be his.

34. Ransom at Point X

January 1, 1964

The International Pirate gang is back in operation. This time, their leader is Rascal Rogue and he's built the largest atomic submarine in the world. Has Gigantor met his match?

33. The Crossbones Caper

January 1, 1964

When the notorious pirate Rapscallion and his crew steal a whaling fleet's money, Gigantor is sent to bring them in. But Jimmy and his giant friend are helpless against Rapscallion's latest weapons.

32. The Robot Olympics

January 1, 1964

It's the First World Robot Olympics, held in New York. First price, $1 million and a gold trophy. Taurus and Bulba, the favorite, and Gigantor, go head to head until Maxwell Schmoe kidnaps Gigantor!

31. Gigantor Who

January 1, 1964

Ambassador Scamp threatens to blow up a passenger plane unless he's given $1 million. Then he threatens to blow up Big Beaver Dam unless he gets a billion, and Gigantor must be the one who delivers it!

30. The Space Submarine

January 1, 1964

A master-thief, The Gypsy, sends a fire-breathing mouse robot into the Von Money Estate to steal half an ancient treasure map. Dick Strong joins The Gypsy's gang in a desperate attempt to bring him in.

29. The Plot to Seize Gigantor

December 31, 1963

When Gigantor takes off by himself without Jimmy at the control, then refuses to obey and crashes into the Boopadoop Embassy, he winds up in chains! What's gone wrong with the big guy?

28. 10,000 Gigantors

January 1, 1964

The Keenymeanies have built hundreds of Gigantors to launch them against the planet Snork. Snork's only defense - a badly outnumbered Gigantor, Jimmy and Dick Strong.

27. Will the Real Gigantor Stand Up?

January 1, 1964

Dr. Brilliant and his son Buttons are kidnapped by Professor Envee and forced to work on a duplicate version of Gigantor. Then Envee ties Buttons to its leg and sends it into battle...against Gigantor!

26. Dangerous Dinosaurs

January 1, 1970

Captain Danger has built two gigantic dinosaur robots in his undersea base and launches an attack on Dr. Brilliant's laboratory while Gigantor is being repaired. Could this be the end?

23. Evil Robot Brain

January 1, 1970

Dr. Nutzen Boltz convinces Brainy, the robot with a dialectronic brain, to let him study his brain. In exchange, he will build a robot for Brainy that can destroy Gigantor!

18. Battle of The Robot Giants

January 1, 1970

Escaped convict Goldy Brix is attacking luxury liners from his underwater base and using his own giant robot, Blastro. When Blastro disables Gigantor, it's anybody's game!

16. Magnaman From Outer Space

January 1, 1970

A robot factory run by a man named Crank unleashes Magnaman, a super robot who's been programmed to destroy all of man's masterpieces, starting with the Eiffel Tower!

2. Ten Thousand Gigantors

January 1, 1964

The Keenymeanies have built hundreds of Gigantors to launch them against the planet Snork. Snork's only defense - a badly outnumbered Gigantor, Jimmy and Dick Strong.

1. Will The Real Gigantor Stand Up

January 1, 1970

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Where to Watch Gigantor

Gigantor is available for streaming on the Fuji TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Gigantor on demand at Amazon Prime.