Kikaider 01: The Animation English Sub & Dub

About Kikaider 01: The Animation

Kikaider 01: The Animation (Kikaider 01 The Animation) arrives as an action anime by Radix (2001), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Ever since the fall of the DARK organization, Jiro has been wandering everywhere and wondering if he would ever see Mitsuko again or not. During his journey Jiro crosses paths with a beautiful girl named Rieko who is protecting Akira, a little boy from the evil Professor Gill.

Another thread: Ironicly, he's the son of Professor Gill, but he is also the key to Gill’s menacing concealed weapon and his plans to conquer the world.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Radix is the studio behind Kikaider 01: The Animation, 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. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2001, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.