When did Mitsuteru Yokoyama begin serializing Tetsujin 28-go in Shōnen magazine?
Mitsuteru Yokoyama began serializing the manga on the 1st of July 1956. The series ran until May 1966 and contained a total of 97 chapters.
Questions about Tetsujin 28-go
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who is the main character controlling the robot in Tetsujin 28-go?
Ten-year-old Shotaro Kaneda serves as the assigned controller of Tetsujin 28. He operates the machine using remote control technology developed during wartime after his father Dr. Kaneda passed it to him.
What was the original title of the American adaptation of Tetsujin 28-go?
Fred Ladd dubbed the show for American audiences under the name Gigantor. Producers renamed the series because the literal meaning Iron Man No. 28 created confusion with Marvel Comics releases.
When did Fuji TV air the first television incarnation of Tetsujin 28-go?
Fuji TV aired the first television incarnation from the 20th of October 1963 to the 25th of May 1966. The series initially ended with 84 episodes before returning for 13 more to reach a total count of 97 episodes across two runs.
Which live-action adaptation featured Sosuke Ikematsu playing Shotaro?
Shin Togashi directed the live-action adaptation released on the 19th of March 2005. Sosuke Ikematsu played Shotaro living in modern times with his widowed mother while Hiroshi Abe portrayed Dr. Kaneda.