Shoutarou Kaneda
main character
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6.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 31, 2007
- Season
- Spring 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Palm Studio
- Director
- Yasuhiro Imagawa
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Music
- Akira Ifukube
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
1h 35m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
War79%Historical79%Detective79%Real Robot79%Shounen79%Male Protagonist60%Guns60%
MOVIEFINISHED2007 SPRING6.0 / 10 AniList score
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday
鉄人２８号 白昼の残月• Tetsujin 28-gou: Hakuchuu no Zangetsu
Synopsis
This theatrical version based on the manga by Yokoyama Mitsuteru, deals with the genius boy detective Kaneda Shotaro and his giant robot, Tetsujin 28, set in Tokyo ten years after the end of the Second World War. Shotaro's missing brother appears as a a new character who was trained as a pilot of the soldier robot Tetsujin which Japan had created for the Second World War. However, with the end of the war, there was nothing left for him but a peaceful Japan. In the meantime, "Destruction Bombs" are found in many places in Tokyo. The bombs were developed by Professor Kaneda, the creator of Tetsujin 28 and Shotaro's father, as the ultimate weapons to protect the mainland. If the bombs explode, Tokyo will be reduced to ashes.
Should you watch Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday?
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 39% of 208 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #35 highest-rated film of 2007, and #41 most popular film of 2007 on AniList.
Of the 342 AniList users who started it, 6.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 296 have finished it.
As a 95-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Mecha — especially war, historical, detective, real robot.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Director
- Yasuhiro Imagawa
- Character design
- Takashi Nakamura
- Character design
- Shingo Ishikawa
- Music
- Akira Ifukube
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Tetsujin 28
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Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday FAQ
How long is Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday?
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday runs 95 minutes (1 h 35 min).
Is Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday finished?
Yes. Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday has finished airing — the final episode aired March 31, 2007.
Is Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday based on a manga?
Yes. Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday adapts the manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.
Who animated Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday?
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday was animated by Palm Studio and directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa.
Where can I watch Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday?
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday is listed on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.