Tetsujin 28-gou (1980)
English title: The New Adventures of Gigantor
Japanese title: 鉄人２８号 (1980)
Alternative titles: New Tetsujin 28-go, Tetsujin 28-go (1980), Tetsujin 28-go TV 2, New Gigantor, New Iron Man No.28, Tetsujin 28: Follower of the Sun
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 51
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 3, 1980 to Sep 25, 1981
Broadcast: Fridays at 18:00 (JST)
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Producers: Nippon Television Network
Licensors: Discotek Media
Genres: Action
Themes: Mecha

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)