Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.5/10
Dino Mech Gaiking
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1976, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Japan, Spain.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Akira Kamiya
Sanshirō Tsuwabuki (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Dr. Daimonji (voice)
Keaton Yamada
Gen Sakon (voice)
Mami Koyama
Midori Fujiyama (voice)
Noriko Tsukase
Hachiro (voice)
Kenichi Ogata
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired 2013-01-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
44 Episodes • Aired 1976-04-01
Earth's transforming giant robot Gaiking must be used to stop evil alien invaders and their monster robots!