Hajiki Sanada
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 16, 2003 – September 25, 2003
- Season
- Spring 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Nishikiori, Yoshitsune Izuna
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban79%Anti-Hero79%Super Robot79%Dystopian73%Robots73%Ensemble Cast60%Episodic60%Male Protagonist60%Mopeds60%Work60%
overview details
Synopsis
Several hundred years in the future, the resources of the Earth runs out, and the progression of the human race has stagnated. The world is now divided into "Units". A boy named Hajiki Sanada lives with his mother and sister in Unit 74, in a place called "Night Town", in which all electricity is shut down at midnight. The key in this story is an object called the GAD. GADs have the ability to reconstruct materials while reacting to feelings of an organic life. The size and shape of the resulting product seem to be different depending on the kinds of feelings that the life possesses. When Hajiki comes in contact with one by accident, it transforms into a huge robot--a Tekkoudo, or "Iron Giant"--which Hajiki names Lightning. And soon he realizes that he isn't the only one with a Tekkoudo, and must find out how to deal with those others who he feels are the "same" as himself. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Gad Guard?
Gad Guard has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 31% of 823 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #46 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #53 most popular anime of 2003, and #17 highest-rated anime of Spring 2003 on AniList.
Of the 1.7K AniList users who started it, 11.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1.2K have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially urban, anti-hero, super robot, dystopian.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Yoshitsune Izuna
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Character design
- Masahiro Aizawa
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
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Gad Guard FAQ
How many episodes does Gad Guard have?
Gad Guard has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gad Guard?
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 Gad Guard finished?
Yes. Gad Guard has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Gad Guard?
No sequel is listed for Gad Guard as of October 2026.
Is Gad Guard based on a manga?
No. Gad Guard is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Gad Guard?
Gad Guard was animated by GONZO and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.
Where can I watch Gad Guard?
Gad Guard is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.