Shoutarou Kaneda
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2004 – September 30, 2004
- Season
- Spring 2004
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Palm Studio
- Director
- Yasuhiro Imagawa
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Music
- Akira Senju
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
- Also known as
- Gigantor (2004), Tetsujin 28-go (2004)
- Score across sites
- 7.23/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Philosophy80%Shounen79%Tragedy79%Real Robot76%War72%Historical72%Guns66%Male Protagonist60%Detective60%
TVFINISHED2004 SPRING7.3 / 10 AniList score
Tetsujin 28
鉄人２８号 (2004)• Tetsujin 28-gou (2004)
Synopsis
In post-WWII Japan, Prof. Shikishima has built up Shikishima Industries to be a technological powerhouse, working on developing robots. However, at the heart of their success lurks a dark secret from the war, something that cost the life of Prof. Kaneda, the mentor of Prof. Shikishima. Now Kaneda's son, Shoutarou, is about to learn the truth, and it will change him forever. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Tetsujin 28?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, mecha and sci-fi, especially stories with philosophy, shounen, tragedy.
Reception is positive but mixed: 73/100 on AniList, with 58% of 703 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #17 highest-rated anime of 2004.
About 7.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Director
- Yasuhiro Imagawa
- Series composition
- Yasuhiro Imagawa
- Character design
- Takashi Nakamura
- Music
- Akira Senju
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Gigantor, Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Tetsujin 28 FAQ
How many episodes does Tetsujin 28 have?
Tetsujin 28 has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Tetsujin 28?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Tetsujin 28 finished?
Yes. Tetsujin 28 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Tetsujin 28?
No sequel is listed for Tetsujin 28 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Tetsujin 28 based on a manga?
Yes. Tetsujin 28 adapts the manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.
Who animated Tetsujin 28?
Tetsujin 28 was animated by Palm Studio and directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa.
Who sings the opening of Tetsujin 28?
The opening, "Tetsujin 28-go", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Tetsujin 28?
Tetsujin 28 is listed on Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.