
Airing Schedule (JST)
Friday18:00 JST
Score
6.94 Start
October 3, 1980 End
September 25, 1981 Rank
#5167 Popularity
#11521MechaFinished Airing
Tetsujin 28-gou (1980)
Also Known As: The New Adventures of Gigantor, 太陽の使者 鉄人28号, Taiyo no Shisha Tetsujin 28-go, New Tetsujin 28-go, Tetsujin 28-go (1980), Tetsujin 28-go TV 2, New Gigantor, New Iron Man No.28, Tetsujin 28: Follower of the Sun
Synopsis
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 attaché 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 threatened, Shotaro together with his friends, Dr. Shikishima, Detective Otsuka, must unleash the power of our metallic super hero.
(Source: ANN)
StudioTokyo Movie Shinsha
SourceManga
Debut SeasonFall 1980
RatingG - All Ages
Episode Count51 episodes
Duration23 minutes
Demographics, Genres & Themes
Broadcast PeriodOctober 1980 to September 1981
Prequels & Sequels
Prequel