Tetsujin 28-gou Gao!

鉄人28号ガオ!
Tetsujin 28-gou Gao!
Genres: Mecha, Slice of Life
Themes: Mecha
Studios: Eiken, TYO Animations
Producers: Fuji TV
Rank: #15286
Popularity: #15974
Users Listed: 701
Users Scored: 80
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/31/2016
Aired: April 6, 2013 – March 26, 2016 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 151
Broadcast: Saturday at 04:52 (JST)

Synopsis:

This animated collection offers a contemplative look into the daily existence of Shoutarou Kaneda, a character typically associated with larger-than-life conflicts. Departing from conventional narratives in the *Tetsujin 28* franchise, the shorts center on mundane moments and personal reflections. The animation style employs a distinctive pop-art aesthetic, lending a vibrant yet subtly melancholic quality to the world. Viewers will encounter familiar elements like the titular robot and its adversary, Black Ox, recontextualized within Kaneda's ordinary life. The series explores themes of quiet introspection and the subtle impact of extraordinary circumstances on everyday human experience, providing a unique perspective on a well-known fictional universe. Expect a character-driven experience prioritizing atmosphere and emotional resonance over action-oriented storytelling.

Characters:

  • Kaneda, Shoutarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Saito, Tomomi

Staff:

  • Yamazaki, Tatsuji (Director, Script)
  • Hirota, Mitsutaka (Script, Series Composition)
  • Kohinata, Noriko (Art Director)
  • Negishi, Machiko (Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Yokoyama, Mitsuteru (Original Creator)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Tetsujin 28-gou (2004) (anime - Other)