Android Kikaider
A transforming super-android, on the run from an evil organization, fights rampaging robot monsters and helps his creator's daughter & son find their lost father.
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Plot Summary
Jiro, an android created by Professor Komyoji, gains consciousness and the ability to feel emotions, which conflicts with his programming. To combat the evil organization DARK and its destructive ambitions, Jiro transforms into the powerful android Kikaider. He is assisted by his "brother" android, Hakaider (though initially an antagonist), and the professor's children, Masaru and Mitsuko, as they fight to protect humanity from DARK's sinister plots.
Critical Reception
Android Kikaider was a highly popular and influential tokusatsu series in Japan, praised for its unique character design, compelling story that explored themes of humanity and artificial intelligence, and exciting action sequences. It remains a beloved classic among fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its innovative superhero design and themes.
- Enjoyed for its action-packed episodes and memorable characters.
- Considered a significant entry in the tokusatsu genre.
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Fun Fact
The design of Kikaider's robot form was influenced by the character "009" from Shotaro Ishinomori's other popular manga, Cyborg 009.
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