Tetsujin 28

About Tetsujin 28

Tetsujin 28 (鉄人２８号 (2004)) arrives as an adventure anime by Palm Studio (2004), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: In post-WWII Japan, Prof. Shikishima has built up Shikishima Industries to be a technological powerhouse, working on developing robots.

Also worth knowing: However, at the heart of their success lurks a dark hidden 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.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Kenji Murasame (Yuuji Mikimoto) and Narrator (Hiroko Suzuki) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Palm Studio, so the studio's house style defines how Tetsujin 28 looks and moves on screen. 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.