Kikaider
Television series
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- Kikaider (Japanese: キカイダー , Hepburn: Kikaidā ) is a manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori.
- A 18-episode anime series based on the manga was created by Radix in early 2000s.
- The anime series aired in the United States on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim Action in 2003.
- Publication The manga series was serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Sunday (and later Weekly Shōnen Sunday ) from 1972 to 1974, with its chapters collected into 6 tankōbon volumes.
- 02 , Kikaidā Kōdo Zero Tsū ; pronounced as "Kikaider Code Zero Two") showing more detailed illustrations compared to the simple design of the original manga was released with a total of 7 tankōbon volumes published by Kadokawa Shoten.
Kikaider (Japanese: キカイダー, Hepburn: Kikaidā) is a manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. A two-season tokusatsu series titled Android Kikaider (Kikaider 01 in season 2) was produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions in early 1970s. A 18-episode anime series based on the manga was created by Radix in early 2000s. The tokusatsu series from 1972 is especially popular in Hawaii.
The anime series aired in the United States on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim Action in 2003. The complete DVD series was available with English subtitles through JN Productions.
Publication
The manga series was serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Sunday (and later Weekly Shōnen Sunday) from 1972 to 1974, with its chapters collected into 6 tankōbon volumes.
A remake of the original manga called Kikaider: Code 02 (キカイダー／CODE.02, Kikaidā Kōdo Zero Tsū; pronounced as "Kikaider Code Zero Two") showing more detailed illustrations compared to the simple design of the original manga was released with a total of 7 tankōbon volumes published by Kadokawa Shoten. The story was written and illustrated by Meimu. The manga was licensed by CMX Manga for the English version.
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