Gigantor the Space Age Robot is back! — The Final 26 Episodes of the Classic Series Digitally Transferred from the Original 16mm Film Premiering in the ?60s, ?Gigantor? blazed a new trail in America for Japanese animation. ... more »The influential series was one of the first featuring a giant, heroic robot and was designed with a cinematic sensibility that thrilled and captivated audiences. When terrorist groups, evil criminals and hostile aliens become too powerful for Earth?s armed forces, the virtually-indestructible robot is built to combat them. Commanded by Jimmy Sparks through a remote control, Gigantor must battle to save the world from a never-ending assault by ruthless villains. BONUS FEATURES:
Select audio commentary with director/producer/writer Fred Ladd
Interview/featurette with Fred Ladd about Gigantor creator Mitsuteru Yokoyama
Publicity photo gallery
Gigantor comic book issues 7-12 (DVD-ROM content)
PLUS 16-page companion guide with episode summaries and archival publicity materials« less
Director:Fred Ladd Creator:Mitsuteru Yokoyama Genres:Kids & Family, Television, Anime & Manga Sub-Genres:Animation, Classics, Classic TV, Anime & Manga Studio:E1 Entertainment Format:DVD - Black and White - Animated DVD Release Date: 09/15/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/1965 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1965 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 10hr 50min Screens: Black and White Number of Discs: 4 SwapaDVD Credits: 4 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English