Magnet Robot Gakeen (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, Magnet Robot Gakeen is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. Dr. Kazuki, who perceived of an invasion of Earth by the Izaru people builds a robot based on the science of magnetism and sphere joint theory. Undergoing a dangerous augmentation process, Dr. Kazuki's daughter Mai becomes the pilot of "Mighty" or "Magnetman Minus". Takeshi Houjou becomes the pilot of "Puraiza" or "Magnetman Plus". The pilots would hold each other and then physically trasform their joint bodies in a metallic plate locking itself on the Gakeen (Short for "Gathering Keen") robot's frame thus enabling the super robot to move and fight. This sequence was notable, to an adult's eye, for its almost-sexual connotation.

Who’s in it. Magnet Robot Gakeen stars Toshio Furukawa as Takeru (voice), Haruko Kitahama as General Staffy (voice), Hidekatsu Shibata as General Commander Brain (voice) and Kazuko Sugiyama as Mai Kazuki (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, Magnet Robot Gakeen 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 Magnet Robot Gakeen page.

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