Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992)
"Hope rides with those who stand together."
Synopsis
Dr. Shizuma invented a revolutionary new form of renewable energy drive but had to pay a heavy price for his success in a catastrophic accident that the world wants to forget. 10 years later the secret organization Big Fire have obtained two of three mysterious Shizuma drives as part of their world domination plans. The third drive has however been taken by Dr. Shizuma who during his escape is saved by Giant Robo. A desperate struggle begins between the Giant Robo and Big Fire for the control of the last drive as Big Fire unleashes their ultimate weapon, the Eye of Volger.
Episodes
The Black Attaché Case
Ten years ago, Doctor Shizuma invented an environment friendly energy system that was to save the planet from ecological ruin, but now he finds himself being pursued by a mysterious organisation who want the attache case he is carrying with him. They are about to catch him when Giant Robo and the Experts of Justice intervene to stop the case falling into the hands of the villainous Magnificent Ten.
The Tragedy of Bashtarle
Peking is under attack from the fearsome Lord Alberto. Kenji Murasame prepares his ultimate weapon and the Experts of Justice are trapped behind the Big Fire's force field, powerless to intervene in what could amount to a new dark age.
The Electromagnetic Net Operation
Three nights have passed since the terrible device known as Von Folgers' Eye was unleashed on Paris, and now its unstoppable course has taken it across Europe and America. The Experts of Justice launch the mighty airship Greta Garbo, but the forces of Big Fire are not content to stand by and watch their masterpiece defeated.
Twilight of the Heroes
Giant Robo lies in ruins after the magnetic attack on Von Folger's Eye failed. Taiso, meanwhile, confronts his old enemy in an attempt to buy his colleagues more time to escape the doomed city before the Eye activates.
The Truth of Bashtarle
Big Fire's mighty Orb has disappeared, its anti-Shizuma field inactive and Taiso's sacrifice has brought the Experts of Justice some valuable time. Giant Robo, meanwhile, is lost amongst the frozen Himalayan mountains.
Crime and Punishment
Genya returns to Big Fire's secret headquarters with a new plan to put a cessation to the hostilities once and for all. As the surviving Experts of Justice regroup and nurse their injuries, they learn that neither Giant Robo or Agent Gineri are now trusted by Interpol. The Expert's resources are now truly stretched to breaking point, especially after the final attack on Saint Abbe.
The Grand Finale
Emmanuelle acquires the third sample, prompting both Chief Chujo and agent Ginrei to prepare for the ultimate sacrifice.
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Details
Original Title
ジャイアントロボ THE ANIMATION -地球が静止する日
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
Phoenix Entertainment, Bandai Visual
