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Genres
Action, Comedy, Romance, Shounen, Drama, Mecha, Super Power, Tragedy
Description
The genius robotics professor, Dr. Komyoji has created Jiro (who has the ability to transform into Kikaider) – a humanoid robot tasked with the protection of Dr. Komyoji’s son, Masaru, and daughter, Mitsuko. Gifted with a conscience circuit, which has the power to simulate real emotions that helps to distinguish between “right and wrong”, Jiro must protect Mitsuko and Masaru from the evil Dr. Gil who wants Jiro to join his army and aid in his goal of world domination.
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Other Facts
Published
1972 to 1973
Serialization
Shuukan Shounen Sunday (Shogakukan)
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