---
title: "Casshan"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/casshan-1973"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 20046
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 35
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Casshan (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/casshan-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Casshan is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Fuji TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 35 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A devoted son transforms into a human robot to fight the machines that rebelled against mankind."

### Why Watch
- Features an epic battle against rebellious robots
- Stars a hero who makes the ultimate sacrifice

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist can never return to human form
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with a catastrophic robot rebellion and intense sci-fi action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, sci-fi, animation, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/casshan-1973#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ikuo Nishikawa** as *Casshan (voice)*
- **Emiko Tsukada** as *Luna (voice)*
- **Osamu Kato** as *Sagure (voice)*
- **Reiko Mutoh** as *Midori (voice)*
- **Ryuji Nakagi** as *Akubon (voice)*
- **Masato Yamanouchi** as *Dr. Azuma (voice)*
- **Kenji Utsumi** as *Briking (voice)*
- **Kazuya Tatekabe** as *Barashin (voice)*
- **Gorō Naya** as *Narrator (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the series released?
The series was released in 1973.

### Q: Who created the series?
It was created by Tatsunoko Production founder Tatsuo Yoshida.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
Dr. Azuma creates robots that unexpectedly rebel and begin destroying everything in their paths.

### Q: Who fights the robots?
Dr. Azuma's son volunteers to become a human robot to deal with the catastrophe.

### Q: Can the hero ever become human again?
No, he knows he will never be able to return to human form again.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Casshan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/20046)
- [Casshan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casshan)
- [Casshan (1993) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/185950-casshan/prehled/)

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