Tetsujin 28

About Tetsujin 28

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Tetsujin 28 (鉄人２８号 (2004)) deserves a look (2004). The setup goes like this. At its core: In post-WWII Japan, Prof. Shikishima has built up Shikishima Industries to be a technological powerhouse, working on developing robots.

Beyond that: However, at the heart of their success lurks a dark secret from the war, something that cost the life of Prof. Kaneda, the mentor of Prof. Shikishima. Now Kaneda's son, Shoutarou, is about to learn the truth, and it will change him forever.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Yuuji Mikimoto as Kenji Murasame and Hiroko Suzuki as Narrator. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Palm Studio is the studio behind Tetsujin 28, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yuuji Mikimoto voicing Kenji Murasame gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.