Gigantor: The Collection, Vol. 1 [4 Discs] [With Book]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Includes the first 26 episodes in their original air-date order! Premiering in the '60s, Gigantor blazed a new trail in America for Japanese animation. The influential series was one of the first featuring a giant, heroic robot and was designed with a cinematic sensibility that thrilled and captivated audiences. When terrorist groups, evil criminals and hostile aliens become too powerful for Earth's armed forces, the virtually-indestructible robot Gigantor is built to combat them. Commanded by Jimmy Sparks through a remote control, Gigantor must battle to save the world from a never-ending assault by ruthless villains.

DVD FEATURES:

• Number of Discs: 4
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Screen: Black and White
• Features:
  • Interview with director/producer/writer Fred Ladd
  • Interview with anime historian Fred Patten from Animation World Magazine
  • Select Director's Commentary