Planet Robot Danguard Ace (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Planet Robot Danguard Ace is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Planet Robo Danguard Ace is a Japanese science fiction anime series created by Leiji Matsumoto with Dan Kobayashi. It was licensed by Jim Terry Productions as part of the Force Five promotion as simply "Danguard Ace". English dialog was written for re-dubbing by Lynn Garrison who then combined a number of episodes into a feature length presentation which gained a cult following on the Showtime network during the eighties. The titular robot also appeared in Marvel Comics' Shogun Warriors series, as well as the toy line of the same name. In 2009, William Winckler Productions produced three all new English dubbed movie versions edited from the original series. Producer William Winckler, known for Tekkaman the Space Knight, wrote, produced and directed the English films, which are seen on broadband in Japan. Dangard Ace is Matsumoto's only contribution to the giant robot genre.
Who’s in it. Planet Robot Danguard Ace stars Akira Kamiya as Takuma Ichimonji (voice), Hiroshi Otake as Banta Arai (voice), Kenichi Ogata as Futoshi Adachi / Gudon / Ruga (voices) and Toshio Furukawa as Hideo Oboshi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Planet Robot Danguard Ace 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 Planet Robot Danguard Ace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planet Robot Danguard Ace 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 Planet Robot Danguard Ace (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planet Robot Danguard Ace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Planet Robot Danguard Ace worth watching?
- Planet Robot Danguard Ace holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planet Robot Danguard Ace?
- Planet Robot Danguard Ace stars Akira Kamiya, Hiroshi Otake, Kenichi Ogata, Toshio Furukawa and Rihoko Yoshida.
- When was Planet Robot Danguard Ace released?
- Planet Robot Danguard Ace was released in 1977.