Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still

About Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still (ジャイアントロボ THE ANIMATION 地球が静止する日) blends action, mecha and sci-fi by Phoenix Entertainment and Mu Animation Studio (1992). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: 10 years ago Dr. Shizuma and his colleagues invented the Shizuma drive which is a revolutionizing new form of renewable and recyclable energy.

Another thread: Though they had to pay a heavy price for their success in a catastrophic accident that the world only aims to forget about. However, all is not well as the concealed organization Big Fire is hell-bent on taking over the world. They have obtained two of three mysterious Shizuma drive samples with an unknown function, which are an integral part of their realm domination plans.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kappei Yamaguchi as Daisaku Kusama and Sumi Shimamoto as Ginrei. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 7 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Phoenix Entertainment and Mu Animation Studio, so the studio's house style defines how Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kappei Yamaguchi as Daisaku Kusama, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.