Holy shit, Pan got right the Tomatometer for Justice League. It was exactly 43%

the animation in this OVA is simple amazing, even if you dont like this type of anime, please watch, the tecnical detail is pure arte

"If you're going to have nudity without vagina, then what's the point" - RebelTaxi, 2017

The lack of establishing the characters relationships, personalities and powers is part of the big appeal of Giant Robo. The director purposely meant it to feel like you are jumping into the show mid series like you would have back when he was growing up in the 60s watching Astro Boy and Tetsujin, before. The fact that it starts in the middle of a fight and ends on a character we have no knowledge of being introduced really drives this home. Giant Robo is a masterpiece of this kind of storytelling.

The head director of the series, Yasuhiro Imagawa, is a fan of grand opera. Though there is no singing the staging, the visual direction, the monologues and the score are all pretty much inspired by this, which is really why its so over-the-top and tries to unsubtly deal with grand themes in such melodramatic ways. This is also what makes it so unique.

"I'm sure I pissed some of you off since none of you have any real or social problems." That's rich coming from you Pan.

Holy crap, CN aired Evangalion outside of Adult Swim? Damn. And they said Cow and Chicken was edgy.

Why do all boy geniuses wear shorts???

Someone should make a reboot of Giant Robo for this generation and have it primarily air on Cartoon Network so all the kids watching that channel could see just how badass Giant Robo is.

I started NOT to write anything because you had 1k comments. I figured that SOMEONE must have explained... but you're comments became to irritating, so I had to say something. These characters are based on wuxia tales. There mostly Chinese in origin, and are KNOWN to this audience, kinda like if someone says "Hercules" to a Western audience, that audience would immediately think of strength. It's stuff that's not explained because it would be like taking time to explain Kryptonite. I think today Giant Robo would be written differently because the audience is international. The audience for this show is Japanese/Asian first. Distribution wasn't what it is now.

This vid uploads today but it was unlisted for Patreons. Someone released it to other sites with people who aren't patreons. BTW I'm a cartoon reviewer, not an anime review. If I made any mistakes, I tried my beast.

What we really need is a western giant robot show like Megas XLR or Symbiotic Titan. But as long as most animation networks think all action cartoons are "icky" it will always be a dream.

"...One of my preffered mecha-animes of choice is the Big O." Yes, oh yes.

The way Justice League is tracking, Pan will be close to right on the money with his prediction lol

Actually Pan, the manga 20th Century Boys gives a interesting view on the Mech/Robot discussion... *Mecha/Mech:* it can think on its own, but it has a cockpit, therefore is controlled from the INSIDE and will be a mech as long as that possibility exists. So things like Big O, Gundam, Eva, etc. *Robot:* it either thinks on its own or is controlled from the OUTSIDE. Making Big Robo and Iron Giant fall into this since you can't get inside them.

Nah, I feel the same with my OCs. I want to create an epic story, but I also just want to do stupid shit with them.

The toll Daisaku’s responsibility takes on him is a major undercurrent and is referenced in almost every episode; it’s driven home by just how gawd-awesomely powerful ROBO is shown to be, and how BIG FIRE is always trying to capture or kill him, because ROBO is THE ONLY THING slowing them down...HOW DID YOU MISS THAT...??? Even after the ‘big reveal’ during the battle in the last episode...??? Plus, the entire series is about the burdens father lay on their children, and how that effects them...

I get into anime, then the world gets into anime. Best Buy opens up an entire anime section filled with anime blu rays. Netflix starts distributing and attempting to create their own anime. Hiyao Miyazaki comes out of retirement. Now Pan is reviewing Anime too... is this some new anime resurgence or something?

"Because I don't like to read subtitles, I always prefer dubs. I know that by simply stating that I've pissed a lot of you off since none of you have any real problems or social skills." GotDAYUM

"if you're gonna have nudity without vagina, what's the point?" -Pan Pizza 2017 I completely agree Pan, never change man, never change.

Giant Robo is honestly one of my favorite animes, I love the "retro futuristic" art style! There's another one called the Kishin Corp that looks awesome and actually takes place in an "Alternate past" where Japan and America teamed up to fight aliens in World War 2, but I've never been able to find a complete version of it anywhere!

I was glad to have requested this for the review raffle. Glad you enjoyed it Pan. I hope others will check it out too

I await your Roboner for Ginrei

If you enjoyed this, give Shin Mazinger a shot. It's by the same director. It also ends on a cliffhanger.

I think today's as I'm writing this, we're in a era where comedy genre is prevalent, the previous era is action (lunatics). This leads me think what era is next... romance?

You can thank this anime for the influence of The Big O! :3

"evangelion mechs move like a human would" maybe thats because they are not machines but actual living creatures?

yo remember that episode of samurai jack where he had the mecha samurai that was pretty sweet and heavy

9:24 - That manga still featuring "other side characters" is actually from another manga, totally unrelated to Giant Robo. That one with a bunch of robots side by side is from Getter Robo GO, illustrated and written by Ken Ishikawa. I can sort of get how you misused this image, since both manga are about a Giant Robot being powered by a lethal energy source (Nuclear Power and Getter Rays), and both initials are GR. Nitpick aside, nice video!

Media Blasters is the superior dub. I support your decision, Pan.

I want a giant robot too

Why is it always "boy controls robot", why not the other way around? #FreeOurMetalicSouls

Actually Pan, if you like the whole old vs. new subplot, I'd recommend watching Little Witch Academia (Yes, it does have an english dub on Netflix). It takes place in a world where magic and modern technology coexist, but more and more people are beginning to see magic as obsolete. It's not the focus of the series, but it's still an interesting concept.

7 SAMURAI SPOILER GEEEEEZ!! It's only been over 50 years! I was gonna watch that... this decade, probably.

Thank you for making my day better, Mr.Pizzaface.

the reason why the mechs in evangelion are so agile is because they are NOT MECHS, they're alien creatures pretending to be mechs

i want some canned pizza

Pan, I'm sorry. I discovered a link to this without paying on your Patreon. But I refuse to open my gifts till Christmas, so I will not watch a second more until you officially post this.

Giant Robot Hobo

Easily one of the greatest Anime of all time. The music is phenomenal. I think it’s established in the “Grand Finale” that Robo acts on his own because the spirit of Daisakus father is a part of Robo, and so, acts to protect him.

We! Dig! Giant! Robots!

I dig Giant Robos design. Reminds me a lot of the Golem from 1920. Maybe it's his head peace, or because I just watch a thing on it.

My parents bought a dvd of Johnny Sako and his flying robot when I was in middle school. Seems like they got a Ma and Pa Teakettle dvd about the same time.

Discotek did a license rescue and now we have a Blu Ray version with all the dubs and abunch of extras for around $50-$60!

Aw man, this review is quite well done. So it pretty much completely invalidates the shitty one I made lol. I'm so happy a channel with this many subscribers gave the greatest OVA ever made such a glowing review. And you praised the fantastic media blasters/NYAV Post dub! I couldn't ask for more. Thank you for doing this.

I wonder what's with Japan and Egyptian designs? Giant Robo, Exodia... uh... probably something else. If anyone knows the reason, they can tell me. I'm honestly too lazy to look it up.

Thank you Pan for continueing to make minimal spoiler reviews like I'm actually interested in watching this and don't know what will happen in the end. Good stuff.

Don't worry Pan, I always prefer Dubs too, you're not alone!

Interesting thing to note while looking through some of the key animators, some of whom would later go on to do Evangelion (Hideaki Anno) and Big O (Keiichi Satou[character designer]). Don't know if you would be interested and watch dubs, but check out Nadia: Secret of the Blue Water if you have not watched it.

Anime are cartoons. Deal with it people.

Giant Layoff: The Day My Income Stood Still

8:32 I...is that the voice of Mike Pollock (aka friggin DOCTOR EGGMAN) that I'm hearing?? EDIT: NVM it totally is. Didn't realize Pollock had been voice acting/dubbing for that long. Sweet!

motu patlu king of kings is objectively the better ova.

Great review, although the Gundam comment might only be true for the newer ones. In the original from 79 the mechs weren't fast and always moved slowly (Save for the Red Comet), granted some action scenes made them move a little quicker than usual (like being pulled or using a booster) you always felt the weight and impact of their attacks.

Taiso isn't an android, as far as I know. When he refers to the "generator" in his body, I think he's colorfully describing his power(s) which seem to be electrically charge (and also activated by sake, of course)

The old Toonami parts got me feeling really nostalgic! ^_^

for 1992 that dub is really good

"I prefer dubs." DUB SQUAD SOUND OFF!

So that's what that reference was in that episode of Teen titans when they were stuck on a planet and Beast boy was trying to help Cyborg rebuild.

This show looks so beautiful. This looks like a gracefully well aged fine wine for anime. I'm so excited to check this out this show looks like it's my jam.

I'm just gonna call Giant Robo a yokai because he is controlled by a watch

I actually learned about this OVAs from the videogame Super Robot Wars Alpha, for the PS1. One of my favorite units, alongside the YF-19 & YF-20 from Macros Plus, the Gunbuster, the Dunbine, the EVA 01, Combatler V, Voltes V, and many others. I even managed to get a die-cast articulated Giant Robo figure, it's fantastic. 18:09 My brother had that RC car.

*Get in the fucking robo, shinji*

really cool review!!! def going to check this out when i can. also on the whole **do they count as mechs** i think really just differes from person to person. ive seen people say it counts as a mech as long as your telling it what to do but others saying it only counts if your inside of it

I love you Pan, no robo.

0:14 Holy shit I actually had a dentist appointment today wtf

Come home from work only to learn that RebelTaxi is reviewing one of the greatest anime ever made. Today is a good day.

I really like Pan's art style, idk why it's just very pleasing to the eye

Now I want to watch Johnny Sakko and his Flying Robot again. It was a great Tokusatsu series.

Cutey Honey Flash had more suggestive content but idk about any privates being shown.

Good news Pan. The Giant Robo Blu-ray is now coming to America. No more having to pay over $600 to import it

4:55 ah, the power rangers effect: slow moving giants that hit hard and you see and feel it

Damn, this Chinese cartoon looks great

Remember when teen titans referenced this?

Giant Robo is probably one of my favorite examples of a mech ever. It's slow, clunky and has realistic weight to the movement of the massive machine. As much as I love Gundam, I'll always have a special place in my heart for classic-style super robots. Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Giant Gorg, Big O, Brave Raideen, Voltes V, the list goes on and on. I love me some big robots with simplistic designs

I had never heard of this before this video, but I love giant mecha stuff so I'm definitely putting it on my watch list now. So thanks for that Pan.

Also, (and a very stupid one to comment) I found Roger Smith from The Big O to be fiiiiiiiinnnne AS FUCK! Seriously, I would pass by Lelouch from Code Geass (also fine) to get to Roger! 😋

Jawbreaker!!!

My boy Pan talking about that oldschool mecha. I love stuff like this about have been wanting to watch Giant Robo for so long now.

Thank you for bringing up The Big O. In second grade I used to watch Toonami and I distinctly remember the show. It was so cool and I loved the style, but I for the love of all that is holy, I couldn't find it anywhere

I really need to watch more mecha anime

I don't know if someone cares but the first ever mecha (by the definition of the pilot beign inside the unit to operate it) is mazinger Z by go nagai (fun fact he was also the creator of the first echhi manga)

watching this review prompted me to go out and get the complete Series of the BIG O, I tried looking up giant robo but fuck no im not paying those prices for one part of the OVA.

Yo, Pan, Justice League got a 40% on rotten tomatoes, you said it would get around 43%. You are a god.

"Eve-an-gel-ee-on" Leave.

16:12 - 16:26 I have to admit that THAT made me LOL XD

My man, covering one of the best mecha anime ive ever watched. glad more people are gonna end up watching this

1:45 through 2:19 MADE ME SO HAPPY it's been so long since we've seen pan in the taxi

I'm not sure what has been lost between 90s anime and modern shows, but there's very few modern anime that appeal to me in the least. I guess part of it is the bland character designs, the focus on slice-of-life boredom, the lack of expressive facial expressions, the overuse of computers in animation, the loss of a sense of adventure... I could go on.

Wait, why the hell are you showcasing irrelevant pages from Shin Getter Robo at 9:24? Giant Robo also takes core inspirations from wuxia movies, which is why almost all characters have set of superhuman powers.

I'm so glad you decided to review The Iron Giant.

"Here he comes , here comes speed racer "!!!

It would be cool if pan reviewed tokusatu shows? I wonder if he's going to review digimon tamers?

This is the shit quality content I subscribed for thanks Pan!

4:55 So basically what happened with the original Pacific Rim to Pacific Rim Uprising.

Thanks for this Pan! I'll definitely be checking this out later!

Japanese Iron Giant?

Japanese Iron Giant

Not gonna lie, I kept forgetting I was watching a Pan-Pizza vid and not Anime Abandon. Great vid btw

I'll leave your playlists running when I'm asleep and at work so you can get a little more KZfaq money. You are my favorite KZfaqr and have bin a big inspiration to me as an artiest. Hope I can meet you one day (maybe at Commie Con) *Hugs*.