Cyborg 009

About Cyborg 009

Cyborg 009 (サイボーグ009) blends action, adventure and mecha by Toei Animation and Studio Live (1979). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Nine people are tricked and forced by an evil organization called The Neo-Black Ghosts into becoming cyborgs. But they refuse to become the neo-black ghosts killing machines, and guided by Dr.

Also worth knowing: Gilmore the cyborgs escape. They team up in order to fight the neo-black ghosts and injustice where ever it shows it's face.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Joe Shimamura (Kazuhiko Inoue) and Jet Link (Keiichi Noda) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 50 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation and Studio Live, so the studio's house style defines how Cyborg 009 looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kazuhiko Inoue voicing Joe Shimamura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1979, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.