Jirou
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Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Tokusatsu73%Robots73%Artificial Intelligence73%Male Protagonist73%Henshin55%
TVFINISHED2000 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Android Kikaider - The Animation
人造人間キカイダーTHE ANIMATION• Jinzou Ningen Kikaider: THE ANIMATION
Synopsis & Story
The genius robotics professor, Dr. Komyoji has created Jiro (who has the ability to transform into Kikaider) – a humanoid robot tasked with the protection of Dr. Komyoji’s son, Masaru, and daughter, Mitsuko. Gifted with a conscience circuit, which has the power to simulate real emotions that helps to distinguish between “right and wrong”, Jiro must protect Mitsuko and Masaru from the evil Dr. Gil who wants Jiro to join his army and aid in his goal of world domination. (Source: Anime News Network) The series is initially a darker version of the original live action tokusatsu show Jinzou Ningen Kikaida, creating or expanding many emotional conflicts within Kikaida and other characters which was not present in the original Kikaida story.
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Android Kikaider - The Animation: should you watch it?
At a glance
Android Kikaider - The Animation has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 39% of 927 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #32 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 1.6K AniList users who started it, 8.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially shounen, tokusatsu, robots, artificial intelligence.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Android Kikaider - The Animation is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kikaider 01: The Animation (2001)
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Director
- Tensai Okamura
- Series composition
- Akemi Omode
- Character design
- Naoyuki Konno
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
Android Kikaider - The Animation FAQ
- How many episodes does Android Kikaider - The Animation have?
- Android Kikaider - The Animation has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Android Kikaider - The Animation?
- About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Android Kikaider - The Animation finished?
- Yes. Android Kikaider - The Animation has finished airing — the final episode aired January 8, 2001.
- Is there a season 2 of Android Kikaider - The Animation?
- Yes — the story continues in Kikaider 01: The Animation (2001).
- Where do I start Android Kikaider - The Animation?
- Start here: Android Kikaider - The Animation is the first entry, followed by Kikaider 01: The Animation.
- Is Android Kikaider - The Animation based on a manga?
- Yes. Android Kikaider - The Animation adapts the manga by Shoutarou Ishinomori.
- Who animated Android Kikaider - The Animation?
- Android Kikaider - The Animation was animated by Radix and Studio OX and directed by Tensai Okamura.