Space Knight Tekkaman

About Space Knight Tekkaman

Looking for background on Space Knight Tekkaman (宇宙の騎士テッカマン)? This action, adventure and mecha series by Tatsunoko Production (1975) starts out like this. What the story covers: Tekkaman is just an average bright boy in his everyday life. However, modern science can turn him into a mighty space warrior.

Further in, 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.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Andro Umeda (Yasuo Yamada) and Narrator (Shinji Nakae) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, which means the visual identity of Space Knight Tekkaman follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yasuo Yamada voicing Andro Umeda gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1975, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.