Jirou
main character
OVA
6.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 27 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 21, 2001 – March 20, 2002
- Season
- Fall 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Radix
- Director
- Keitarou Motonaga
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
1h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen50%Tokusatsu20%
OVAFINISHED2001 FALL6.2 / 10 AniList score
Kikaider 01: The Animation
キカイダー０１ THE ANIMATION• Kikaider 01: THE ANIMATION
Synopsis
Ever since the fall of the DARK organization, Jiro has been wandering everywhere and wondering if he would ever see Mitsuko again or not. During his journey Jiro meets a beautiful girl named Rieko who is protecting Akira, a little boy from the evil Professor Gill. Ironicly, he's the son of Professor Gill, but he is also the key to Gill’s menacing secret weapon and his plans to conquer the world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Kikaider 01: The Animation?
Kikaider 01: The Animation has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 35% of 422 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #27 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 667 AniList users who started it, 5.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 588 have finished it.
At about 1 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Director
- Keitarou Motonaga
- Character design
- Naoyuki Konno
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Android Kikaider - The Animation (2000)
- Watch next: The Boy Who Carried a Guitar: Kikaider vs. Inazuman (2003)
Related entries
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Kikaider 01: The Animation FAQ
How many episodes does Kikaider 01: The Animation have?
Kikaider 01: The Animation has 4 episodes of about 27 minutes each, roughly 1 h 48 min in total.
Is Kikaider 01: The Animation finished?
Yes. Kikaider 01: The Animation has finished airing — the final episode aired March 20, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Kikaider 01: The Animation?
Yes — the story continues in The Boy Who Carried a Guitar: Kikaider vs. Inazuman (2003).
What should I watch before Kikaider 01: The Animation?
Watch Android Kikaider - The Animation first — Kikaider 01: The Animation is a direct sequel.
Is Kikaider 01: The Animation based on a manga?
Yes. Kikaider 01: The Animation adapts the manga by Shoutarou Ishinomori.
Who animated Kikaider 01: The Animation?
Kikaider 01: The Animation was animated by Radix and directed by Keitarou Motonaga.