TV series

Android Kikaider

2000–2002 · 2 seasons

A somber, introspective superhero tale that explores what it means to feel, with moments of quiet tragedy and earnest emotion.

Overview: The genius robotics professor Dr. Komyoji has created Jiro, a humanoid robot. Gifted with a conscience circuit, he has the power to simulate real emotions that help to distinguish between “right and wrong”. Jiro must protect Mitsuko and Masaru from the evil Dr. Gil who wants Jiro to join his army and aid in his goal of world domination.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
family
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
countryside
Era: near-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none