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'''''Gigantor''''' (originally ''Tetsujin 28-go'', literally ''Iron Man #28'') was a [[manga]] by [[Mitsuteru Yokoyama]] published in [[1958]] which was later made into several [[anime]] series, the first in [[1963]]. It was the first "giant robot" series.

It is now being made into a film in Japan based on the old comics as opposed to the newer version in "New Gigantor" which was translated into many languages including Arabic. [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] is currently airing the original English version.

There are many indications that Gigantor is a predecessor to another "[[retro]]-style" anime, [[Giant Robo]], including the main characters' design/personality similarities.

Gigantor currently airs on [[Cartoon Network]]'s "[[Adult Swim"]] is currently airing the original English blockversion at 5:30 AM (Eastern and Pacific) from Monday/Tuesday overnight to Thursday/Friday overnight, and Saturday/Sunday overnight. It is shown on this block perhaps due to its violent nature for a childrens cartoon, and often "comical" portrayals of villain deaths.

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