Dino Mech Gaiking (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Series · ★ 8.4

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Released in 1976, Dino Mech Gaiking is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. This story chronicles the crew of the transformable carrier Daikū Maryū and the Super Robot Gaiking's battle against an invading race of aliens called the Dark Horror Army, whose home planet is facing destruction by a black hole. Notable aspects of the series include the dinosaur-based designs of the Daikū Maryū and its support machines and the use of part of the carrier to form the main robot. The Gaiking robot is helmed by former baseball star Sanshiro Tsuwabuki, whose latent psychic powers make him the only one capable of piloting the giant robot.

Who’s in it. Dino Mech Gaiking stars Akira Kamiya as Sanshirō Tsuwabuki (voice), Hidekatsu Shibata as Dr. Daimonji (voice), Keaton Yamada as Gen Sakon (voice) and Mami Koyama as Midori Fujiyama (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Dino Mech Gaiking 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 Dino Mech Gaiking page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dino Mech Gaiking 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 Dino Mech Gaiking (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dino Mech Gaiking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dino Mech Gaiking worth watching?
Dino Mech Gaiking holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dino Mech Gaiking?
Dino Mech Gaiking stars Akira Kamiya, Hidekatsu Shibata, Keaton Yamada, Mami Koyama and Noriko Tsukase.
When was Dino Mech Gaiking released?
Dino Mech Gaiking was released in 1976.