Robot Carnival (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1987, Robot Carnival is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy and animation series.

What it’s about. An anthology of various tales with robots being the one common element among them. It consists of nine shorts by different well-known directors, many of whom started out as animators with little to no directing experience. Each has a distinctive animation style and story ranging from comedic to dramatic story lines.

Who’s in it. Robot Carnival stars Kohji Moritsugu as Protagonist, Keiko Hanagata as Granny, Kumiko Takizawa as Daughter / Small Mecha and Katsue Miwa as Fukusuke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Robot Carnival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robot Carnival page.

If you liked it. Fans of Robot Carnival tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Robot Carnival (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Robot Carnival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Robot Carnival worth watching?
Robot Carnival holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Robot Carnival?
Robot Carnival stars Kohji Moritsugu, Keiko Hanagata, Kumiko Takizawa, Katsue Miwa and Kei Tomiyama.
When was Robot Carnival released?
Robot Carnival was released in 1987.