Also known as: 鉄人28号, Gigantor
A 1956-1966 Mecha manga series by Yokoyama Mitsuteru. It has been adapted into several media franchises.
It is notable for being one of the first Super Robot anime series ever made.
Works
- Tetsujin 28-Gou (Classic) (1963-1966), first anime series, also known as GIGANTOR in America.
- Taiyou No Shisha Tetsujin 28-Gou (1980-1981), second anime series.
- Chou-dendou Robo: Tetsujin 28-Gou FX (1992~1993)
- Tetsujin 28-Gou (2004), fourth series, adaptation of original manga and anime set in 50s-60s.
- Tetsujin 28-Gou Hakuchuu No Zangetsu (2007 anime film)
- Tetsujin 28-Gou Gao! (2013-2016)
Characters
- Kaneda Shoutarou (Tetsujin 28-Gou)
- Professor Shikishima (His first names varied depending on titles)
- Professor Furanken
- Cross Association (Juuji Kessha) members
- Tetsujin 28 (mecha)
- Black Ox
- Monster (Tetsujin 28-Gou)
See also
- Shota - the slang word "shotacon" was taken from Kaneda Shoutarou (Tetsujin 28-Gou), main protagonist of this series