Japan's First Giant Robot Tokusatsu Work Based on Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Original, "Giant Robo Blu-ray BOX," to be Released on July 8th with 4K Negative Scan HD Remaster & Deluxe Bonus Features!
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"Giant Robo," selected by special effects fans through a vote in Toei Video's new project "Let's Decide Together! Toei Tokusatsu Blu-ray Project!," will be released as a 4K negative scan HD remastered Blu-ray BOX on July 8, 2026, approximately 60 years after its creation. The box set includes a three-sided case, video extras, and a 24-page booklet. To commemorate the release, the HD remastered version of the first episode will be broadcast on TOKYO MX on June 27th.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the "Giant Robo" Blu-ray BOX be released?
A: It is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This is a limited first production run.
Q: What is the main feature of this Blu-ray BOX?
A: The main feature is that "Giant Robo," Japan's first giant robot tokusatsu work, is revived with unprecedented vivid colors and high image quality through 4K negative scan HD remastering.
Q: Will there be commemorative broadcasts or streaming for the release?
A: Yes, the HD remastered version of the first episode will be broadcast on TOKYO MX on Saturday, June 27th, from 7 PM. Additionally, episode 16 is available for a limited time on Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official.
Q: What kind of bonus features are included?
A: The bonus features include a three-sided BOX, a newly produced 24-page booklet, and video extras such as "Giant Robo Memorial" and "Making of Giant Robo."
Q: What kind of work is "Giant Robo"?
A: It is a tokusatsu super robot action series based on Mitsuteru Yokoyama's original work, broadcast in 1967, and is considered a precursor to super robot anime.