In post-WWII Japan, Prof. Shikishima has built up Shikishima Industries to be a technological powerhouse, working on developing robots. However, at the heart of their success lurks a dark secret from the war, something that cost the life of Prof. Kaneda, the mentor of Prof. Shikishima. Now Kaneda's son, Shoutarou, is about to learn the truth, and it will change him forever.
Episodes
26
Aired
Spring 2004
Score
7.3
Popularity
#4273
PhilosophyShounenTragedyReal RobotWarHistoricalGunsMale Protagonist
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