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New Getter Robo

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28%

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100

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Violent 2004 mecha anime where a martial artist, a criminal, and a monk pilot giant robots against demons—strictly for older teens and adults.

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TV-MA, 2004

28%

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Violent 2004 mecha anime where a martial artist, a criminal, and a monk pilot giant robots against demons—strictly for older teens and adults.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this is not the fun robot show you're looking for if you have kids under 17. New Getter Robo is a dark, violent mecha anime from 2004 that's aged into extreme niche territory.

The 100% critic score is impressive, but that 67% audience rating tells the real story—this is probably too violent or slow even for many anime fans. It's a relic of early 2000s OVA culture when 'mature' often meant 'gratuitously dark.'

If you're an adult who loves classic mecha franchises and doesn't mind dated animation, you might appreciate it. But for families? Hard pass. There are dozens of better robot shows that don't require a 17+ rating. This one's for the hardcore anime completists only.

Age Fit

This is strictly for older teens (17+) and adults who are already into darker anime. Despite the 'giant robots' hook that might appeal to kids, the violence, gore, and mature themes make this completely inappropriate for anyone under high school age. Even then, it's really for dedicated anime fans rather than casual viewers.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Giant robot anime with intense demon-fighting violence, dark tone, and a criminal as one of the pilots. While it models teamwork among three very different characters, the overall atmosphere is grim and combat-focused rather than emotionally nurturing. Not chaotic pacing, but definitely not warm or kind-hearted content.

Imaginative

Classic mecha anime premise with mysterious 'Getter Rays' powering giant robots to fight demonic Oni. The concept of three pilots with completely different backgrounds (martial artist, criminal, monk) coming together is creative. However, it's a 2004 adaptation of a much older franchise, so the imaginative elements feel somewhat derivative of the broader mecha genre rather than truly original.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this for age 17, signaling significant mature content. Expect intense violence, likely gore given the 'demonic creatures' premise, and dark themes. This is absolutely not something a young child should stumble upon. The 100% RT critic score with only 67% audience suggests it might be gratuitously violent even for the genre. Kids mode being available is irrelevant for content this mature.

Enriching

Offers some thematic depth around unlikely allies uniting against a common threat, and explores sacrifice and duty through its pilot characters. However, it's primarily action-driven mecha content without substantial character development or meaningful life lessons. The 7.1 IMDb rating suggests it's competent but not exceptional. Entertainment value exists for mecha fans, but limited broader enrichment.

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Why It Might Be Great

Classic giant robot action for hardcore mecha anime fans who appreciate the Getter Robo franchise legacy
Explores interesting team dynamics between three wildly different pilots forced to work together
100% critic score suggests it's well-executed within its genre, with solid animation and action sequences for its era
Dark, mature storytelling that doesn't talk down to its audience

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What to Watch For

Intense violence and likely gore—this is rated for 17+ for good reason, with demonic creatures and brutal combat
Dark, grim tone throughout; not the fun, colorful robot show the premise might suggest
Very niche appeal; this is a 2004 OVA series that feels dated and is really only for dedicated anime fans
The 33-point gap between critic and audience scores hints at either excessive violence or pacing issues

Conversation Starters

"What do you think about the three pilots being so different—a martial artist, a criminal, and a monk? How would that team dynamic actually work?"
"The show explores fighting demonic forces with technology. What does that say about humanity's relationship with science versus spirituality?"
"How does this compare to other mecha anime you've watched? Is the darker tone more or less interesting than lighter robot shows?"

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