Tetsujin 28-gou (1980)
English title: The New Adventures of Gigantor
Japanese title: 鉄人２８号 (1980)
Type: TV
Episodes: 51
Premiered: fall 1980
Source: Manga
Genres: Action
Studios: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Producers: Nippon Television Network
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages

Shotaro Kaneda is a young boy whose dead scientist father created the giant robot Tetsujin 28 after realizing the chances of attacks from outer galaxies. Shotaro has possession of the only controller, kept in an attaché case, which enables him to have direct command of the all mighty Tetsujin 28. If the controller goes into the hands of the enemy, this could lead Tetsujin 28 to fight for villains who want to destroy The Earth. Whenever peace in this world is threatened, Shotaro together with his friends, Dr. Shikishima, Detective Otsuka, must unleash the power of our metallic super hero.

(Source: ANN)