Gigantor

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.

Status

Ended

Original Name

鉄人28号

First Air Date

October 20, 1963

Last Air Date

January 6, 1965

Seasons

2

Episodes

78

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Fuji TV

S01E06

The Secret Valley!

Forced to land in Australia, the team encounters General Von Q Ball, an old enemy of the Inspector's who has a new weapon in his arsenal - a swarm of robotic bees.

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