Planet Robot Danguard Ace 1977
What is Planet Robot Danguard Ace?
Planet Robo Danguard Ace is a Japanese science fiction anime series created by Leiji Matsumoto with Dan Kobayashi. The series was licensed by Jim Terry Productions as part of the Force Five promotion, under the title "Danguard Ace".
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 6, 1977
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 1978
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Planet Robo Danguard Ace is a Japanese science fiction anime series created by Leiji Matsumoto with Dan Kobayashi. The series was licensed by Jim Terry Productions as part of the Force Five promotion, under the title "Danguard Ace". English dialog was written for re-dubbing by Lynn Garrison, who combined a number of episodes into a feature length presentation. This presentation gained a cult following on the Showtime network during the eighties. The titular robot also appeared in Marvel Comics' Shogun Warriors series, as well as the toy line of the same name. In 2009, William Winckler Productions produced new content featuring the robot, with specific details unknown.
Should you watch it?
“A giant robot defends humanity in this classic science fiction anime created by Leiji Matsumoto.”
- features iconic mecha designs
- historical significance in anime licensing
- multiple English versions exist with varying formats
Watch it if you are interested in the history of seventies mecha anime and its international distribution.
The series contains animated science fiction action sequences typical of the mecha genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 56 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 6, 1977
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 13, 1977
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 20, 1977
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 27, 1977
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 3, 1977
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 10, 1977
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 17, 1977
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 24, 1977
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 30, 1977
- E10 Episode 10 May 7, 1977
- E11 Episode 11 May 14, 1977
- E12 Episode 12 May 21, 1977
- E13 Episode 13 May 28, 1977
- E14 Episode 14 Jun 5, 1977
- E15 Episode 15 Jun 12, 1977
- E16 Episode 16 Jun 19, 1977
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 26, 1977
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 3, 1977
- E19 Episode 19 Jul 10, 1977
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 20, 1977
- E21 Episode 21 Jul 27, 1977
- E22 Episode 22 Jul 31, 1977
- E23 Episode 23 Aug 7, 1977
- E24 Episode 24 Aug 14, 1977
- E25 Episode 25 Aug 21, 1977
- E26 Episode 26 Aug 28, 1977
- E27 Episode 27 Sep 4, 1977
- E28 Episode 28 Sep 11, 1977
- E29 Episode 29 Sep 18, 1977
- E30 Episode 30 Sep 30, 1977
- E31 Episode 31 Oct 2, 1977
- E32 Episode 32 Oct 9, 1977
- E33 Episode 33 Oct 16, 1977
- E34 Episode 34 Oct 23, 1977
- E35 Episode 35 Oct 30, 1977
- E36 Episode 36 Nov 6, 1977
- E37 Episode 37 Nov 13, 1977
- E38 Episode 38 Nov 20, 1977
- E39 Episode 39 Nov 27, 1977
- E40 Episode 40 Dec 4, 1977
- E41 Episode 41 Dec 11, 1977
- E42 Episode 42 Dec 18, 1977
- E43 Episode 43 Dec 25, 1977
- E44 Episode 44 Jan 1, 1978
- E45 Episode 45 Jan 8, 1978
- E46 Episode 46 Jan 15, 1978
- E47 Episode 47 Jan 22, 1978
- E48 Episode 48 Jan 29, 1978
- E49 Episode 49 Feb 5, 1978
- E50 Episode 50 Feb 12, 1978
- E51 Episode 51 Feb 19, 1978
- E52 Episode 52 Feb 26, 1978
- E53 Episode 53 Mar 5, 1978
- E54 Episode 54 Mar 12, 1978
- E55 Episode 55 Mar 19, 1978
- E56 Episode 56 Mar 26, 1978
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Leiji Matsumoto and Dan Kobayashi.
Was the series released in English?
Yes, the series received multiple English releases, including a version by Jim Terry Productions.
Did the robot appear in other media?
The titular robot appeared in the Shogun Warriors toy line and the Marvel Comics series of the same name.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 56 episodes.
What was the Force Five promotion?
Force Five was a promotional block that included the Jim Terry Productions version of the series.