Series synopsis
UFO Robot Grendizer, also known as UFOロボグレンダイザー is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 5, 1975. It ended on February 27, 1977. It was created by Go Nagai. It stars Kei Tomiyama, Hiroya Ishimaru, Joji Yanami and Chiyoko Kawashima.
The story revolves around Duke Fleed who is a survivor of the Vega Star, raised by Dr. Umon as his adoptive son, and known as Daisuke Umon on Earth. Years after his arrival, he's faced with the threat of King Vega and his army, who want to conquer the Earth. With his friends Koji and Hikaru (and later his kid sister Maria Grace), Duke decides to fight back using his best weapon, the almighty Grendizer.
Premise
The story revolves around Duke Fleed who is a survivor of the Vega Star, raised by Dr. Umon as his adoptive son, and known as Daisuke Umon on Earth. Years after his arrival, he's faced with the threat of King Vega and his army, who want to conquer the Earth. With his friends Koji and Hikaru (and later his kid sister Maria Grace), Duke decides to fight back using his best weapon, the almighty Grendizer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kei Tomiyama as Duke Fleed / Daisuke Umon (voice)
- Hiroya Ishimaru as Koji Kabuto (voice)
- Joji Yanami as Genzo Umon / Great King Vega (voice)
- Chiyoko Kawashima as Hikaru Makiba (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Danbei Makiba / General Gandal / Nuke / Whiter (voice)
- Kazuko Sawada as Goro Makiba / Lady Gandal (voice)
- Rihoko Yoshida as Grace Maria Fleed / Commander Marine (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Science Minister Zuril (voice)
Supporting cast
- Kenichi Ogata as Blaki / Bunta Arano (voice)
- Keaton Yamada as Akira Hayashi (voice)
- Nobuyo Tsuda as Hara Arano (voice)
- Hiroshi Otake as Boss (voice)
- Isamu Tanonaka as Mucha (voice)
- Keiichi Noda as Captain Gorman (voice)
- Kouko Kagawa as Commander Mineo (voice)
- Akira Kamiya as Ainzu (voice)
- Kazuko Sugiyama as Commander Kirika (voice)
- Toru Furuya as Kane (voice)
- Ryoichi Tanaka as Zuril Junior (voice)
- Noriko Ohara as Princess Rubina (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 83 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | July 26, 1975 | January 6, 1987 |
| Season 1 | 74 | October 5, 1975 | February 27, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Great War of the Flying Saucers Theatrical feature. Considered the pilot/prototype for the UFO Robot Grendizer TV series. Duke Freed is an alien who has escaped to Earth after his home planet was invaded by the armies of Great King Yarban. Five years have passed and now Yarban's daughter, Princess Teronna, is on a mission to find both Duke and his spaceship Grendizer by invading our planet with their fleet of flying saucers. |
July 26, 1975 |
| 3 |
UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger Theatrical feature. When the Vegan empire dispatches a new general to oversee the takeover of Earth, he quickly manages to capture Koji Kabuto and, learning of Great Mazinger through interrogation, quickly comandeers it from a museum where it was kept as a symbol of peace. It is now up to Duke Fleed and Grendizer to stop humanity's former defender from becoming its destroyer. |
March 20, 1976 |
| 4 |
UFO Robot Grendizer - Red Sunset Showdown Theatrical feature. Widescreen version of episode 49 released in japanese theaters alongside other Toei productions. |
December 19, 1976 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brothers of the Universe Koji Kaboto tries his OVT that he made with pieces of mecano. When flying, he is attacked by the UFOs of Vega. Fortunately Duke Fleed arrives on time to save the day (but not too quickly nonetheless). Koji does not actually know that Duke Fleed is the prince of Fleed. |
October 5, 1975 |
| 2 |
Prince of the Other World Koji discovers the identity of the Duke Fleed, but has no time to ask questions because Vega attacks. Duke Fleed and Koji unite their power and push back the enemy. |
October 12, 1975 |
| 3 |
The Tragic Fiesta Dampee Makeeba organizes a party at the ranch and invites Koji and Duke Fleed. The latter has no time to eat anything because Vega attacks. Will he have the time to make it to Grendizer before the earth is ravaged? All bets are open... |
October 19, 1975 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 1975 |
| Last aired | February 27, 1977 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |