Getter Robo (1974)
The pioneering super robot anime that introduced combining mechs and launched a genre-defining franchise spanning decades.
Getter Robo - Series Information
- Original Title: ゲッターロボ
- First Air Year: 1974
- Last Air Year: 1992
- Created by: Go Nagai, Ken Ishikawa
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Action, Adventure
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 140
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Networks: Fuji TV
- Production Companies: Toei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Space Robot (IT), Getter Robo (JP), Getter Robo (TW), Getter Robo (1974) (FR)
Getter Robo - Plot
From deep within the Earth's surface, the Dinosaur Kingdom make their move to wipe out mankind and conquer the planet with their mechanical dinosaurs. After a prototype Getter Robo is shot down by a mechanical dinosaur, the Saotome Research Institute decides to use the real Getter Robo, which is combat-capable. Due to a lack of pilots in the institute, Ryo Nagare goes to his college to persuade martial artist Musashi Tomoe and outcast Hayato Jin to join him and pilot the Getter Machines to combat the new threat and protect mankind.
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Getter Robo - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Go Nagai
- Ken Ishikawa
Main Cast
- Akira Kamiya
- Keaton Yamada
- Toku Nishio
- Kosei Tomita
- Rihoko Yoshida
Getter Robo - FAQs
What is Getter Robo about?
Getter Robo follows three young pilots — Ryo Nagare, Hayato Jin, and Musashi Tomoe — who combine their individual Getter Machines into the powerful super robot Getter Robo to defend humanity against the Dinosaur Kingdom, an underground civilization bent on wiping out mankind using mechanical dinosaurs.
Who are the main voice actors in Getter Robo?
The principal voice cast includes Akira Kamiya, Keaton Yamada, Toku Nishio, Kosei Tomita, and Rihoko Yoshida. Akira Kamiya, who would later become one of anime's most celebrated voice actors, voices the lead pilot Ryo Nagare.
Is Getter Robo based on a true story?
No, Getter Robo is entirely fictional. It is based on the manga series created by Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa, which began serialization in 1974. The story is a work of science fiction featuring giant combining robots and an underground civilization of evolved dinosaurs.
How many seasons and episodes does Getter Robo have?
Getter Robo spans 3 seasons and a total of 140 episodes, plus 1 special. Season 1 contains 51 episodes, Season 2 contains 39 episodes, and Season 3 contains 50 episodes. The series aired from 1974 through 1992 on Fuji TV in Japan.
Who created Getter Robo?
Getter Robo was created by manga legends Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa. Go Nagai is also known for creating Mazinger Z and Devilman, while Ken Ishikawa became particularly associated with the Getter Robo franchise, expanding it through numerous manga sequels over the decades.
Where can I watch Getter Robo online?
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Is Getter Robo worth watching for mecha anime fans?
Getter Robo is considered a foundational classic of the super robot and mecha anime genre. It pioneered the combining robot concept that influenced countless series. For fans of vintage anime, mecha history, or Go Nagai's work, it remains an essential and historically significant viewing experience.
What makes Getter Robo significant in anime history?
Getter Robo is widely credited as the first anime to feature a combining robot — a concept that became a defining staple of the super robot genre. Its influence can be seen in Voltron, Transformers, and hundreds of subsequent mecha series, cementing its legacy as a genre-defining pioneer.
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