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The Mighty Orbots

  • TV Series
  • 1984
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
234
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The Mighty Orbots (1984)
Mighty Orbots
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A mild mannered human youth secretly leads a squad of uniquely designed robots in the defence of Earth.A mild mannered human youth secretly leads a squad of uniquely designed robots in the defence of Earth.A mild mannered human youth secretly leads a squad of uniquely designed robots in the defence of Earth.

  • Creator
    • Barry Glasser
  • Stars
    • Tesshô Genda
    • Miki Itô
    • Ikuya Sawaki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    234
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Barry Glasser
    • Stars
      • Tesshô Genda
      • Miki Itô
      • Ikuya Sawaki
    • 12User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes13

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    Tesshô Genda
    Tesshô Genda
    • Tor
    • 1984
    Miki Itô
    Miki Itô
    • Ôno
    • 1984
    Ikuya Sawaki
    • Crunch
    • 1984
    Akari Hibino
    • Bo
    • 1984
    Shigezô Sasaoka
    • Umbra
    • 1984
    Hitomi Oikawa
    • Boo
    • 1984
    Ken Yamaguchi
    • Bort
    • 1984
    Shôzô Hirabayashi
    • Dia
    • 1984
    Atsuko Koganezawa
    • Robert Simmons
    • 1984
    Gary Owens
    Gary Owens
    • Narrator
    • 1984
    Barry Gordon
    Barry Gordon
    • Robert Simmons
    • 1984
    Robert Ridgely
    Robert Ridgely
    • 1984
    Don Messick
    • Crunch…
    • 1984
    Jennifer Darling
    Jennifer Darling
    • Dia
    • 1984
    Noelle North
    Noelle North
    • Oh No
    • 1984
    Sherry Alberoni
    Sherry Alberoni
    • Bo
    • 1984
    Julie Bennett
    Julie Bennett
    • Boo
    • 1984
    Bill Martin
    • Tor…
    • 1984
    • Creator
      • Barry Glasser
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    la_galaxian

    Without a doubt, one of the best cartoons of the '80s

    I always wondered what became of the Mighty Orbots. When I found out the show was canceled due to a stupid lawsuit concerning the extremely cheap and bottom of the bargain basement bin GoBots, I was very disappointed. I have fond memories of getting up early on Saturday mornings so I could enjoy the adventures of these Mighty Orbots. It was very well animated, and the plots kept you guessing at what would happen next. I also admired the nature of each of the Orbots' personalities. They weren't over-the-top, so it was easy to develop a bond with all of them. It definitely introduced a better quality of anime in the American market and this was apparent in the success of Robotech, Transformers and Voltron. Ironically, the GoBots tanked horribly and was always seen as a "poor man's" version of the Transformers. Maybe one day somebody will decide to re-release the Orbots or pick up the series again. At the very least, I hope that a DVD is forthcoming.
    Becca-37

    One of the GREATEST Saturday morning cartoons from the 1980s!

    A very FAST-PACED sci-fi cartoon featuring our very funny, lovable robots who can arrange themselves into a gigantic robot just like the one in "Voltron" to battle the evil forces! First, there's this big, fat robot who likes to eat alot that becomes the "body", then the two very spunky female robots who go as the "arms", and finally, the two fun-loving brothers to be turned into "legs". Now, along comes the head (uh, if I remember correctly), which is actually a flying spacecraft piloted by the young human scientist and the cutest little robot girl you'd ever see with a few clever tricks of her very own up her metal sleeve! Simply MARVELOUS, color-splashed animation that looks very Japanese both in character and action as well as such good-natured humor and very zany whimsicality at every turn! Oh, how you'd gasp in such amazement during the very rapid sequence where each flying robot instantly transforms himself or herself into massive body parts to be attached to each other before the big heroic acts! And the very perception of the whole cartoon is always turning and moving so much you'd feel like you're turning and twisting in an anti-gravity room! A very unique and entertaining fantasy experience with cartoon robots, indeed!
    10DarkLugia1969

    One Of The Greatest Animations Of The Eighties!!!

    When one thinks of "the Mighty Orbots" one thinks in my opinion, the greatest 80's animation of that time that lasted only one full season due to them being sued by the makers of the sorry ass "The Gobots". The Orbots paved a way in the formation of anime with a fast paced action with a really soothing jazz fill. I still remember the first episode entitled, "The Magnetic Menace" and I was blown away. My favorite episodes were "The Wish World" and "The Jewel of Targon" in which in both episodes that the five robots have to combined themselves to combat a much larger menace like the Shadow Agent Plamist and the Targonian Jewel Monster respectively. Most people will agree that there will never be a show like this ever again and that they should make this in DVD and I hope that they will do this one day. In fact this show was one of the many best things of the decade that I hated and that is the infamous 80's. Long live the Mighty Orbots, Champions of Justice!!!
    wade-31

    Fantastic cartoon from 1984...we all miss it!

    I was just so excited that someone out there remembers this show besides me.

    Basic plot: Geeky computer guy builds some kooky robots who have amazing skills. The robots can combing into one big robot (Voltron style) and kick some serious a**. Great 'Japanese Anime' animation, sounds, narration, etc. They have battles with their arch-enemy, Shadow, and so on and so forth.
    9sketchyninja

    Gobots Shmobots

    Most excellent of shows of the giant robot genre. Insane plots and superb animation for its time made me want to watch this every Saturday morning. On par with or sometimes better than Transformers, Robotech, and Voltron. Even the theme song was cool and catchy. The music from the rock and roll episode really sticks with you. Too bad it was only one season. The characterization of the robots was also excellent. The only annoying thing i remember from the show was the announcer explaining everything too much even though it was Gary Owens who has a great voice. I'm lucky enough to have the garbage episode and the rock and roll episode on tape and both are excellent episodes. Highly recommended watching.

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    • Trivia
      The series drew a lawsuit from the toy company, Tonka, on the allegation of basing the cartoon on their GoBots franchise, which was adapted from Bandai's Machine Robo line. Although that lawsuit proved to be baseless, the legal complications led to Mighty Orbots being canceled after one season.
    • Quotes

      Oh No: Oh, no! We're being pulled into the sun!

      Narrator: You said it, Oh No, and unless Mighty Orbots comes up with something fast, there'll be a hot time in the ol' star cluster tonight!

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      Spoofed in Dexter's Laboratory: Last But Not Beast (1998)

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Broots
    • Production companies
      • InterMedia Entertainment Company
      • TMS Entertainment
      • MGM/UA Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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