Gigantor (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1963, Gigantor is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Gigantor is an American adaptation of the anime version of Tetsujin 28-go, a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama released in 1956. Jimmy Sparks controls a gigantic, powerful robot and uses it to fight crime. It debuted on U.S. television in 1964. As with Speed Racer, the characters' original names were altered and the original series' violence was toned down for American viewers.
Who’s in it. Gigantor stars Kazue Takahashi as Jimmy Sparks / Kaneda Shotaro, Kosei Tomita as Inspector Blooper / Captain Otsuka, Minoru Yada as Dr. Bob Brilliant / Professor Shikishima and Yuzuru Fujimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Gigantor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gigantor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gigantor 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 Gigantor (1963)?
- In US, Gigantor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gigantor worth watching?
- Gigantor holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gigantor?
- Gigantor stars Kazue Takahashi, Kosei Tomita, Minoru Yada, Yuzuru Fujimoto and Fuyumi Shiraishi.
- When was Gigantor released?
- Gigantor was released in 1963.