Tetsujin 28 (1963) Vol.1 Blu-ray Anime Library Vol.150

The legendary giant-robot anime Tetsujin 28 finally comes to Blu-ray more than sixty years after its original broadcast, which helped mark the dawn of A landmark that established the roots of giant-robot anime returns in a release that brings its enduring adventures to a new format.

At the time of its original broadcast, the series captivated children and achieved high ratings. This first Blu-ray edition divides all 97episodes, including the origin episode, across two volumes. Adapted from Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga, it helped establish giant robots as one of Japanese animation's major genres, strongly influencing later works and leaving a lasting mark on anime history.

Dr. Kaneda creates the enormous robot Tetsujin 28 at the request of the former Japanese military. Depending on who operates its remote control, Tetsujin can serve justice or become an instrument of evil. Numerous criminal organizations plot to take possession of it. Dr. Kaneda's son Shotaro joins forces with Dr. Shikishima and Police Chief Otsuka, operating Tetsujin 28 to carry out remarkable exploits in the name of justice and peace.

Originally broadcast on Fuji Television's network from October 20,1963 to November 24,1965. Mitsuteru Yokoyama's original manga appeared in Shonen.

This first volume contains the origin episode and episodes 1-47, for 48episodes in total. The pre-broadcast preview is included as a video extra, and an explanatory booklet is enclosed.