Anime like Cyborg 009 (1979)

Getter Robo Arc

Studio: Bee Media , Lantis , studio A-CAT
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The world is on the brink of apocalypse following an onslaught of invaders. To fight the attacking hoard, one of the original Getter Robo pilots, Hayato Jin, has finished Getter Arc, a new fighting unit based on the final work and ultimate masterpiece of Professor Saotome. Now the son of Ryouma – one of Hayato's copilots on the first-generation Getter – Takuma, the half-human half-Saurian Kamui, and Baku, younger brother of the extraordinary ESPer Tahir, step aboard the Getter Arc to combat the ruthless incursion and restore hope to their ravaged world!



Tags: Super Robot , Time Manipulation , Primarily Male Cast , Ensemble Cast , Dinosaurs , Aliens , Post-Apocalyptic , Shounen , Primarily Adult Cast , CGI

Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman

Also known as Gatchaman.

Studio: ADV Films , Tatsunoko Production , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Due to dangers of decreasing resources and growing pollution, the International Scientific Organization is established to improve environmental conditions throughout the world. But an international criminal group, Gallactor, tries to achieve world domination by taking control of the ISO. Gallactor was created by a mysterious being from outer space known as Generalissimo X, who gives orders through its chief commander on Earth, the masked Berg katse. To fight Gallactor and its robot monsters, the ISO's Dr. Nambu enlists five brave youths into a combat squad called Gatchaman,the Science Commandos. Special scientific powers and dramatic birdlike costumes make the Gatchaman Squad a match for Gallactor, wherever on Earth it may strike. Ken(the Eagle) is the wise leader, assisted by sometimes-foolhardy Joe(the Condor), pretty Jun(the Swan), eager little Jinpei(the Swallow), and strong Ryu(the Horned Owl). Each has individual scientific weapons, but their main power lies in their aircraft, the Phoenix, which can transform itself into a fiery arrow capable of piercing the most massive threats. GATCHAMAN is a series of dynamic action and tension as ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei, and Ryu hold themselves in constant readiness to meet each new threat by Gallactor to conquer the world.





Tags: Superhero , Tokusatsu , Episodic , Espionage , Robots , Henshin , Ninja , Primarily Teen Cast , Ensemble Cast , Motorcycles , Cars , Revenge , Kaiju , Aliens , Work

Shinzou Ningen Casshern

Also known as Neo Human Casshan.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The brilliant Dr. Azuma created many robots to aid humankind. However, during a thunderstorm his lab was struck by lightning, corrupting the programming of one of his robots, BK-1, who renames himself Braiking Boss and declares that instead of serving mankind, mankind will now serve him! He brings other robots together into an overwhelming army bent on enslaving the human race.

Tetsuya, Dr. Azuma's son, asks his father to turn him into an indestructible android so that he will have the power to destroy the threat his father inadvertently created. Shortly thereafter, Braiking Boss captures Dr. Azuma and his wife, Tetsuya, now renamed Casshern, sets out to turn the tide of the war and rescue his parents, with the help of his girlfriend, Luna, and robot dog, Friender.

Tags: Robots , Tokusatsu , Superhero , Dystopian , Tragedy , Episodic , Revenge , Cyborg , Male Protagonist , Isekai

Cyborg 009: Chou Ginga Densetsu

Also known as Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

The cyborgs are no longer on duty, they live normal lives until a mysterious space ship lands on earth. The only survivor on the ship warns about an evil conqueror called Zoa that wants to conquer the universe, which means the cyborgs are back in action...



Tags: Aliens , Space , Ensemble Cast , Cyborg , War , Space Opera , Shounen , Robots

Hyouga Senshi Gaislugger

Studio: Toei Animation , TV Asahi , Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

A cyborg warrior from an ancient Antarctic kingdom awakes 30000 years later from an accidental hibernation to find the Earth changed and an old alien enemy on the verge of invasion. It's up to Guyslugger to use his ancient technology to defeat the aliens.

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Chou Denji Robo Combattler V

Also known as Combattler V.

Studio: Sunrise , Toei Animation , Studio Nue , Discotek , TV Asahi
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The first of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V, #3: Toushou Daimos)

Thousands of years ago, the people of the planet Campbell decided to leave their planet and seek out new worlds to inhabit. One group, lead by the scientist Oreana, landed on Earth, but was delayed from their mission. In the early 21st century, Oreana's group reawakens and begins their plan to conquer the Earth. The only effective defense against the Campbellians' giant biomechanical slave beasts is the super-electromagnetic robot, Combattler V and its pilots.



Tags: Aliens , Super Robot , Episodic , Kaiju , Robots , War , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Heterosexual , Motorcycles , Torture , Mixed Media , Guns , Tragedy

Hoshi no Ko Chobin

Studio: Watanabe Promotion , Studio Zero
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Sci-Fi

Chobin is a cute little alien prince from another planet, who crash landed on earth. Looking for his mother, he has a magical bracelet that will help him on his quest.

Tags: Aliens

Tetsuwan Atom (1980)

Also known as Astro Boy (1980).

Studio: Tezuka Productions , Manga Entertainment , Madman Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Creating a robotic boy in the image of his recently deceased son Tobio, Professor Tenma thought nothing could go wrong now that his beloved child had been "reborn"... that is, until he comes to realize that this invention could never replace his son. Before long, however, the robot is kidnapped and spirited away to a robot circus in America, where he is soon rescued by Dr. Ochanomizu, and taken into his care. Tobio is given the new name Tetsuwan Atom, and transforms into Japan's crime-fighting hero, although his anti-violent pacifist views and overall childlike naivety tend to clash with his battles often.



Tags: Robots , Episodic , Artificial Intelligence , Shounen , Tragedy , Aliens , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , School