New Getter Robo

About New Getter Robo

Meet New Getter Robo (新ゲッターロボ), an action, adventure and horror anime by Brain's Base and Bee Media (2004). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Humanity is under attack by demonic creatures called Oni. Unable to fight back by any other means, the scientist Dr.

Another thread: Saotome creates a series of giant robots that harness the mysterious ability of Getter Rays, giving them the strength necessary to struggle the Oni. The strongest of these is Getter Robo, and Saotome needs to enlist three very different men to pilot it - martial artist Ryoma Nagare, criminal leader Hayato Jin, and monk Benkei Musashibou. Together, the Getter Team fights to end the Oni menace forever.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Ryouma Nagare (Hideo Ishikawa) and Hayato Jin (Naoya Uchida) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Brain's Base and Bee Media is the studio behind New Getter Robo, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Hideo Ishikawa as Ryouma Nagare, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.