An archive of classic mecha anime from the 1960s to the 1990s. Series profiles, fun facts, and collectibles for fans worldwide.
Explore the golden age of giant robots through the decades that shaped the mecha genre.
Discover some of the most influential giant robots of the classic era.
Curious facts from the golden age of giant robots
Japan’s first giant robot anime, Tetsujin 28-go, aired from 1963 to 1966 on Fuji TV for a total of 97 episodes — all produced in black and white. The series was animated by TCJ (Tele-Cartoon Japan) under director Yonehiko Watanabe, and adapted Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s manga, which had been running since 1956 in Shōnen Magazine.
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Gaiking premiered on Fuji TV in April 1976 as the first super robot anime produced entirely by Toei Animation without a pre-existing manga as source material. Every major robot series
On August 27, 1979, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines issued a directive banning Voltes V from national television. The official reason was excessive violence and harmful effects on children.
Mobile Suit Gundam is today one of the most successful media franchises in Japanese history. Its model kits — known as Gunpla — generate billions of dollars in revenue annually.
