Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. (1999): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1999, Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. is an action & adventure, animation, comedy and war & politics series.

What it’s about. Twelve years ago, the Earth was attacked by giant invaders. To defend our planet, the Earth's greatest minds and corporations assembled to design a giant robot of incredible power. Unfortunately, as with most government projects, the contract went to the lowest bidder. Fortunately, by the time the robot was ready, the mysterious invaders had already disappeared without a trace. The giant robot became first a curiosity, then a tourist attraction. But now the invaders are back and the only thing in their way is Dai-Guard and a young team of office workers who've been supplementing their regular incomes as part time pilots and tour guides. Can these reluctant heroes halt their alien foes while simultaneously concealing the defects in their giant robot?

Who’s in it. Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. stars Chiharu Suzuka as Kamimura (voice), Michiko Neya as Noriko Oyama (voice), Shin-ichiro Miki as Keiichirou Aoyama (voice) and Akiko Hiramatsu as Ibuki Momoi (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.