Anime like Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman

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 (1979)

Also known as Cyborg 009.

Studio: Toei Animation , Studio Live , Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Nine people are tricked and forced by a evil organization called The Neo-Black Ghosts into becoming cyborgs. But they refuse to become the neo-black ghosts killing machines, and guided by Dr. Gilmore the cyborgs escape. They team up in order to fight the neo-black ghosts and injustice where ever it shows it's face.



Tags: Superhero , Cyborg , Shounen

Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen

Studio: Knack Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure

As the theme song denotes, no one knows who Gekko Kamen is. He is a lone figure dressed entirely in white, who mysteriously appears when danger is afoot.

While he appears to be a regular human, he is exceptionally gifted in many areas including unarmed combat and gymnastics. He is an expert motorcycle rider and a superb marksman.



Tags: Superhero , Tokusatsu

Hurricane Polymar

Also known as Hurricane Polymar.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Sci-Fi

Yoroi Takeshi is a carefree and somewhat naïve youth, who works as an assistant to the bumbling detective wannabe Kuruma Jo (who frequently proclaims himself the heir apparent to the title of Greatest Detective “Sherlock Holmes”).

From their rundown and shabby office, they run a humble if not failing private investigation service. The spunky and cute Nanba Teru (who’s father owns the building when Jo and Takeshi reside in) frequently interferes in their affairs by threatening eviction (Jo is continually months behind in back rent).

Since they rarely get any clients, they must resort to eavesdropping and spying on the Secret International Police Department headquarters, located in the building across from theirs in order to get their assignments. Unbeknownst to Jo and Teru, Takeshi has a deep secret. Not only is Takeshi the son of the International Police Department Chief but in times of peril and danger, mild-mannered Takeshi uses his trusty Poly-Met (Polymer Helmet) to transform into the Superhero “Hurricane” Polymer, a red suited masked man with incredible fighting abilities and superhuman strength. The only one who knows Takeshi’s secret is his lazy Saint Bernard, Daisaku, who always likes to provide cutting commentary to the audience (using his inner voice).

Together Jo and Takeshi (as Polymer) confront and battle a myriad of evil organizations, criminal gangs, mutants and monsters as they fight crime in the future city of Washinkyo (Washington/Tokyo).



Tags: Tokusatsu , Henshin , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Superhero , Super Power , Detective , Shapeshifting

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman

Also known as Space Knight Tekkaman.

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

Tekkaman is just an average bright boy in his everyday life. However, modern science can turn him into a mighty space warrior. This becomes a reality when aggressive aliens come from space to invade our planet. Armed with a space lance, Tekkaman gallantly goes into action against the grotesque space creatures. During his battles he encounters a mysterious young man from another planet who helps him out whenever he is in danger.



Tags: Tokusatsu , Episodic , Henshin , Superhero , Space , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Post-Apocalyptic , Super Power , Aliens , Robots , Revenge , Heterosexual , Shapeshifting

Kurenai Sanshirou

Also known as Judo Boy.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Fuji TV
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sports

Young Sanshiro Kurenai is the proud heir of a judo dojo. One day, he finds his beloved father dead and a glass eye not too far from the corpse. Ready to avenge his father and take his honour back, Sanshiro and his friend Ken start searching for the mysterious one-eyed murderer ...



Tags: Martial Arts , Episodic , Revenge , Male Protagonist , Judo , Shounen

Cyborg 009

Also known as Cyborg 009.

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

Nine people are tricked and forced by a evil organization called The Neo-Black Ghosts into becoming cyborgs. But they refuse to become the neo-black ghosts killing machines, and guided by Dr. Gilmore the cyborgs escape. They team up in order to fight the neo-black ghosts and injustice where ever it shows it's face.



Tags: Episodic , Shounen , Achromatic , Cyborg

Rainbow Sentai Robin

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

A squadron of robots defends the planet against alien invaders.



Tags: Robots , Achromatic , Aliens

8 Man

Also known as 8 Man.

Studio: Nippon Animation , TBS , TCJ , Eiken
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

A private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology is mortally wounded. His only hope for survival comes from sacrificing his humanity to become 8Man -- a powerful cyborg crime-fighter enhanced with a living human brain. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech vigilante, it is up to 8Man to bring the lawless to justice and put an end to the escalating cycle of violence. A classic animated thriller that will leave you breathless.



Tags: Superhero , Achromatic , Episodic , Shounen , Crime

Mach GoGoGo

Also known as Speed Racer.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Sports

The Mach 5 is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars built by man. Equipped with various gadgets and a powerful engine, it provides a challenge for anyone who would dare race against it. The driver of this amazing vehicle is Gou Mifune, a teenager who dreams of breaking into the world of professional racing.

In spite of this, Gou's father and the creator of the Mach 5, Daisuke Mifune, does not want his son anywhere near a racetrack. Undeterred, his girlfriend Michi, younger brother Kurio, and Kurio's monkey sidekick Sanpei become Gou's biggest fans as he sets out to become the greatest racer of all time.

However, Gou soon learns that becoming a professional racer is not easy. From the underhanded plots of corrupt businessmen to stiff competition in the form of his rival, Racer X, Gou faces many obstacles on the road ahead, and has a lot to prove before he can cross the finish line.



Tags: Cars , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Anti-Hero , Guns , Estranged Family