History Anime / Gigantor

* DudeLooksLikeaLady: In the 21st episode of the 80s series, the woman in a fancy Chinese suit (the curlpit of abducting and brainwashing children, including Makie) turned out to be a man when the mask was removed.

* PantyShot: Shown briefly in the 1980s series (particularly Makie's/Bonnie's).

Gigantor -- Tetsujin Nijuhachi-go, or "Iron Man #28" in the original Japanese -- was a HumongousMecha controlled by a young boy, Jimmy Sparks (Shotaro Kaneda). They lived on a remote island with Jimmy's uncle, a scientist, and [[TheyFightCrime fought crime]]. Originally set just after WorldWarII, the English dub portrayed the show as being set in the then-future year of 2000. Based on the original manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, it is one of the first popular anime to air in America, both the original form, produced by Eiken Studios (formerly called TCJ), and in the revamped ''New Adventures of Gigantor'' originally produced in 1980 by Creator/TMSEntertainment, and aired internationally in the late 80s/early 90s. The sequel, Tetsujin 28 FX was produced by the same production that created New Gigantor and was aired in 1990s in Japan. It was also remade in 2004 and given a live-action adaptation in 2005. Recently, Tetsujin 28 Gao was produced by the same company that created and animated the first Gigantor series and was aired by 2013.

!!''Gigantor'' is the [[TropeNamers Trope Namer]] for:
* {{Shotacon}}: Shotacon gets its name from Shotaro, who is considered the prototype for the boys found in the genre. The meaning has since [[{{Squick}} evolved]], however.

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!!This series provides examples of:

* AdorablyPrecociousChild -- Shotaro is an excellent example.
* AlternateHistory: -- At least in the 2004 version, it's mentioned that in 1945 the Japanese attempted a last ditch attempt to stop the Americans by launching the ''other'' Tetsujin models on the West Coast. It didn't work.

* DudeLooksLikeaLady -- In the 21st episode of the 80s series, the woman in a fancy Chinese suit (the curlpit of abducting and brainwashing children, including Makie) turned out to be a man when the mask was removed.

* HumongousMecha -- TropeMaker
* TheKidWithTheRemoteControl -- Possibly the UrExample, at least in the mecha genre.
* NuclearWeaponsTaboo -- In the 2005 series there's the Sun Bomb, powered by an element (Bagume) that can only be kept stable in water, no less.
* LighterAndSofter -- The ''Gao'' series.

* PantyShot-- Shown briefly in the 1980s series (particularly Makie's/Bonnie's).
* ProductPlacement -- In the original Japanese version, there's a sponsor spot (just before the opening proper) for the Japanese candy company Glico (makers of Pocky). It goes "GURIKO! GURIKO! [[PunctuatedForEmphasis GU! RI! KO!]]" ("guriko" being the Japanese pronounciation.)
* RedEyesTakeWarning -- In the 2004 series, the Mafia steal the remote control box and are able to control Tetsujin. During this time, Tetsujin's eyes turn red, with no {{In-Universe}} explanation as to why.
* ShoutOut -- The manga and the 2004 version of the series has some amounts of World War II reference. One of these example is the Tetsujin project, which is initiated by Dr. Kaneda,being based on German rocket missles initiated by Werner von Braun.

* SubmarinePirates -- The 15th episode of the 1980series/The New Adventures of Gigantor (The Pirate Submarine).
* VideoGame/SuperRobotWars: Appears in ''VideoGame/{{Super Robot Wars Z}}2'' Saisei hen, based on the 1980 TV Series followed by Super Robot Wars Z3 (Jigoku-hen and Tengoku-hen).
** One of the Bonus scenario of Z3, featured this 80s incarnation tie-in with Godmars.
* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture -- in the ''Gigantor'' dub. The original version was set around the end of World War II (or about a decade after it in the 2004 anime), also making it the earliest (if not the first) example of a:
** {{Macekre}} -- Eventually inverted by the aforementioned 2004 series, which not only is truer to the original Japanese version (including retaining the characters' original Japanese names), it was even released under the original name of ''Tetsujin 28'' in North America.
* UrExample -- Gigantor created the SuperRobot, which Creator/GoNagai's series would expand upon.
* YouKilledMyFather -- In the 1980 series where Shotaro's father was killed by Branch (Dr. Murkybottom). This trope was only applied in the 24th episode wherein Shotaro seeks revenge on Branch but [[spoiler: Branch was later abducted by aliens which were actually Uchuumaou's minions]]
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair-- This is rarely shown in 1980s series (notably, teal-haired Gura/Coldark) and FX (notably, purple-haired Franken).
** Gao has some amount of color-haired characters. (e.g. Prof. Shikishima in purple-hued hair)

* VideoGame/SuperRobotWars: Appears in ''VideoGame/{{Super Robot Wars Z}}2'' Saisei hen, based on the 1980 TV Series followed by Super Robot Wars Z3 Jigoku hen.

Gigantor -- Tetsujin Nijuhachi-go, or "Iron Man #28" in the original Japanese -- was a HumongousMecha controlled by a young boy, Jimmy Sparks (Shotaro Kaneda). They lived on a remote island with Jimmy's uncle, a scientist, and [[TheyFightCrime fought crime]]. Originally set just after WorldWarII, the English dub portrayed the show as being set in the then-future year of 2000. Based on the original manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, it is one of the first popular anime to air in America, both the original form, produced by Eiken Studios (formerly called TCJ), and in the revamped ''New Adventures of Gigantor'' originally produced in 1980 by TMSEntertainment, and aired internationally in the late 80s/early 90s. The sequel, Tetsujin 28 FX was produced by the same production that created New Gigantor and was aired in 1990s in Japan. It was also remade in 2004 and given a live-action adaptation in 2005. Recently, Tetsujin 28 Gao was produced by the same company that created and animated the first Gigantor series and was aired by 2013.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair-- This is rarely shown in 1980s series (notably, the.teal-haired Gura/Coldark) and FX (notably, purple-haired Franken).

* ShoutOut -- The manga and the 2004 version of the series has some amounts of World War II reference. One of these example is the Tetsujin project initiated by Dr. Kaneda which was based on German rocketmissles initiated by Werner von Braun.

* ShoutOut -- Anime classic ''Manga/{{Akira}}'' makes a ShoutOut to ''Gigantor'' with some character names: Shotaro Kaneda and Shikishima. Otomo Katsuhiro was a fan of the series though.

* Dudelookslikealady -- In the 21st episode of the 80s series, the woman in a fancy Chinese suit (the curlpit of abducting and brainwashing children, including Makie) turned out to be a man when the mask was removed.

* Dudelookslikeagirl -- In the 21st episode of the 80s series, the woman in a fancy Chinese suit (the curlpit of abducting and brainwashing children, including Makie) turned out to be a man when the mask was removed.

** Night at the Museum has this shout out where Jedidiah calls Larry Gigantor.

* ShoutOut -- Anime classic ''Manga/{{Akira}}'' makes a ShoutOut to ''Gigantor'' with some character names: Shotaro Kaneda and Shikishima.

* FanNickname: Ol' Needlenose.
** Right Tetsujin for the original and the 2004 series
** Wrong Tetsujin for the 1980s incarnation and Wrongest Tetsujin for FX due to the works difference from the original (These versions were produced by TMS Entertainment so they were distant from the original similar to Godmars). The fan name was originaly fan's reaction about the 1980s series debut in the Super Robot Wars Z2 (Saisei-hen) instead of the original.

* BigBad:Uchuumaou (Moldark) in the 80s Series

* You Killed My Father -- In the 1980 series where Shotaro's father was killed by Branch (Dr. Murkybottom). This trope was only applied in the 24th episode.

Gigantor -- Tetsujin Nijuhachi-go, or "Iron Man #28" in the original Japanese -- was a HumongousMecha controlled by a young boy, Jimmy Sparks (Shotaro Kaneda). They lived on a remote island with Jimmy's uncle, a scientist, and [[TheyFightCrime fought crime]]. Originally set just after WorldWarII, the English dub portrayed the show as being set in the then-future year of 2000. Based on the original manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, it is one of the first popular anime to air in America, in both its original form and in the revamped ''New Adventures of Gigantor'' originally produced in 1980 by TMSEntertainment, and aired internationally in the late 80s/early 90s. It was also remade in 2004 and given a live-action adaptation in 2005.

* VideoGame/SuperRobotWars: Appears in ''VideoGame/{{Super Robot Wars Z}}2'', based on the 1980 TV Series followed by Super Robot Wars Z3 Jigoku hen.

* ShoutOut -- Anime classic ''Manga/{{Akira}}'' makes a ShoutOut to ''Gigantor'' with some character names: Shotaro Kaneda and Akira Shikishima.

* SubmarinePirates -- ''The New Adventures of Gigantor'' had an episode title "The Pirate Submarine".
* VideoGame/SuperRobotWars: Appears in ''VideoGame/{{Super Robot Wars Z}}2'', based on the 1980 TV Series.

Gigantor -- Tetsujin Nijuhachi-go, or "Iron Man #28" in the original Japanese -- was a HumongousMecha controlled by a young boy, Jimmy Sparks (Shotaro Kaneda). They lived on a remote island with Jimmy's uncle, a scientist, and [[TheyFightCrime fought crime]]. Originally set just after WorldWarII, the English dub portrayed the show as being set in the then-future year of 2000. Based on the original manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, it is one of the first popular anime to air in America, in both its original form and in the revamped ''New Adventures of Gigantor'' originally produced in 1980 by TMSEntertainment, and aired internationally in the late 80s/early 90s. It was also remade in 2004 and given a live-action adaptation in 2005.

* {{Shotacon}}: Shotacon gets its name from Shotaro, who is considered the prototype for the boys found in the genre. It has since evolved, however.

* SuperRobotWars: Z2 based on 1980 TV Series.

Gigantor -- Tetsujin Nijuhachi-go, or "Iron Man #28" in the original Japanese -- was a HumongousMecha controlled by a young boy, Jimmy Sparks (Shotaro Kaneda). They lived on a remote island with Jimmy's uncle, a scientist, and [[TheyFightCrime fought crime]]. Originally set just after WorldWarII, the English dub portrayed the show as being set in the then-future year of 2000. Based on the original manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, it is one of the first popular anime to air in America, in both its original form and in the revamped ''New Adventures of Gigantor'' originally produced in 1980, and aired internationally in the late 80s/early 90s. It was also remade in 2004 and given a live-action adaptation in 2005.

!!''Gigantor'' is the ]]TropeNamers Trope Namer]] for:

!!''Gigantor'' is the TropeNamer for:

-->Rough translation of the Japanese version's BraggingThemeTune

* UrExample -- Gigantor created the SuperRobot, which GoNagai's series would expand upon.