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Giant Robo is a 1967 Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced by Toei Company, based on the manga of the same name by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. The show centers on a young boy who gains control of a massive, remote-controlled robot, utilizing it to combat a global criminal syndicate. It was adapted for Western audiences and distributed internationally under the title Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot. The series is recognized as an early, foundational example of the giant robot genre.
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When was the original Giant Robo television series released?
Toei's live-action Giant Robo premiered in Japan on October 11, 1967, and ran for 26 episodes through April 1, 1968. It was based on the manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.
How does the boy control Giant Robo?
The young hero Daisaku Kusama controls Giant Robo with a device disguised as an ordinary wristwatch. The robot then carries out his commands while fighting the criminal organization Big Fire.
What was Giant Robo called in the United States?
The series was released in the United States under the title Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot. Its Japanese title remained Giant Robo, matching Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga.
Who produced Giant Robo?
The 1967 television series was produced by Toei Company. It combined tokusatsu miniature effects with a giant remote-controlled robot protagonist and Yokoyama's science-fiction characters.
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