Gigantor 1963
What is Gigantor?
Gigantor is an American television series. It is an adaptation of the anime version of a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, which was released in 1956.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 20, 1963
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 78 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Gigantor is an American television series. It is an adaptation of the anime version of a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, which was released in 1956. The series features a main character who controls a gigantic, powerful robot. This robot is used for a specific purpose. The original series' content was altered for American viewers. The characters' original names were changed. The violence present in the original series was toned down for the U.S. audience. Gigantor debuted on U.S. television in 1964. The series is also associated with another American television series, Speed Racer.
Should you watch it?
“Jimmy Sparks uses a remote control to command a gigantic, powerful robot against crime.”
- features a powerful robot fighting crime
- classic adaptation of a manga
- violence was toned down for American viewers
Watch it if you want to see a classic animated series about a boy controlling a giant robot.
The original series violence was toned down for American viewers.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Gigantor — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Gigantor worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 Struggle at the South Pole! Mytharc Oct 20, 1963
- E2 Battle At the Bottom of the World! Core Jan 2, 1964
- E3 Sting of the Spider! Core Jan 3, 1964
- E4 Return of the Spider! Core Jan 4, 1964
- E5 Spider's Revenge! Core Jan 5, 1964
- E6 The Secret Valley! Core Jan 6, 1965
- E7 The Diamond Smugglers! Core Jan 7, 1964
- E8 Dangerous Doctor Diamond! Core Jan 8, 1964
- E9 Force of Terror! Core Jan 9, 1964
- E10 World in Danger! Core Jan 10, 1964
- E11 Badge of Danger! Core Jan 11, 1964
- E12 The Smoke Robots! Core Jan 12, 1964
- E13 The Freezer Ray! Core Jan 13, 1964
- E14 The Magic Multiplier! Core Jan 15, 1964
- E15 The Submarine Base! Core Jan 15, 1964
- E16 Treasure Mountain! Core Jan 16, 1964
- E17 The Mystery Missile! Core Jan 17, 1964
- E18 The Giant Cobra! Core Jan 18, 1964
- E19 The Great Hunt! Core Jan 19, 1964
- E20 The Deadly Web! Core Jan 20, 1964
- E21 The Atomic Flame! Core Jan 21, 1964
- E22 The Incredible Speed Machine! Core Jan 22, 1964
- E23 The Monster Magnet! Core Jan 23, 1964
- E24 Target: Jupiter! Core Jan 24, 1964
- E25 Trap At 20 Fathoms! Core Jan 25, 1964
- E26 Monster of the Deep! Core Jan 26, 1964
- E27 Will the REAL Gigantor Stand Up? Core
- E28 Ten Thousand Gigantors! Core
- E29 The Plot to Seize Gigantor! Core
- E30 The Space Submarine! Core
- E31 Gigantor Who? Core
- E32 The Robot Olympics! Core
- E33 The Crossbones Caper! Core
- E34 Ransom At Point X! Core
- E35 The Gypsy Spaceship! Core
- E36 The Space Cats! Core
- E37 Return of Magnaman! Core
- E38 Vanishing Mountain! Core
- E39 The Insect Monsters! Core
- E40 The City Smashers! Core
- E41 The Robot Firebird! Core
- E42 Magnaman of Outer Space! Core
- E43 The Robot Albatross! Core
- E44 Battle of the Robot Giants! Core
- E45 The Deadly Sting Rays! Core
- E46 Gigantor and the Desert Fire! Core
- E47 The Atomic Whale! Core
- E48 The Secret Formula Robbery! Core
- E49 The Evil Robot Brain! Core
- E50 The Devil Gantry! Core
- E51 The Robot Arsenal! Mytharc
- E52 Danger's Dinosaurs! Mytharc
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Will the Real Gigantor Stand Up? Mytharc
- E2 Ten Thousand Gigantors! Core
- E3 The Plot to Seize Gigantor! Core
- E4 The Space Submarine Core
- E5 Gigantor Who? Core
- E6 The Robot Olympics! Core
- E7 The Crossbones Caper! Core
- E8 Ransom at Point X! Core
- E9 The Gypsy Spaceship! Core
- E10 The Space Cats! Core
- E11 The Return of Magnaman! Core
- E12 Vanishing Mountain! Core
- E13 The Insect Monsters! Core
- E14 The City Smashers! Core
- E15 The Robot Firebird! Core
- E16 Magnaman of Outer Space! Core
- E17 The Robot Albatross! Core
- E18 Battle of the Robot Giants! Core
- E19 The Deadly Sting Rays! Core
- E20 Gigantor and the Desert Fire! Core
- E21 The Atomic Whale! Core
- E22 The Secret Formula Robbery! Core
- E23 The Evil Robot Brain! Core
- E24 The Devil Gantry Core
- E25 The Robot Arsenal! Mytharc
- E26 Danger's Dinosaurs! Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is Gigantor?
Gigantor is an American adaptation of the anime version of Tetsujin 28-go.
Who created the original manga?
The original manga was created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama and released in 1956.
Who controls the robot?
Jimmy Sparks controls the gigantic, powerful robot.
When did it debut on U.S. television?
It debuted on U.S. television in 1964.
How was the show changed for the American release?
The characters' original names were altered and the original series' violence was toned down.
■ Ended / Final Season Complete Renewal tracker
Explore Gigantor
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows More from Fuji TV
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Gigantor.