Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

A grand, retro-futuristic opera of heroes and villains, blending heartfelt sacrifice with explosive, stylish action.

Created by

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Koichi Chiba, Yûji Mikimoto, Kappei Yamaguchi

Tagline

Hope rides with those who stand together.

Overview

Dr. Shizuma invented a revolutionary new form of renewable energy drive but had to pay a heavy price for his success in a catastrophic accident that the world wants to forget. 10 years later the secret organization Big Fire have obtained two of three mysterious Shizuma drives as part of their world domination plans. The third drive has however been taken by Dr. Shizuma who during his escape is saved by Giant Robo. A desperate struggle begins between the Giant Robo and Big Fire for the control of the last drive as Big Fire unleashes their ultimate weapon, the Eye of Volger.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and uplifting. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Power, betrayal, loyalty, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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