Release Info
Released in 1993. Produced by Pioneer LDC. Animation by AIC and Ginga Teikoku.
Series Plot Summary
Against the backdrop of World War II, humans are also fighting against alien invaders. The Nazis and the Kanto Army are trying to steal alien technology to gain an advantage. Using the same alien technology to power giant robots, the Kishin Corps tries to keep the Axis powers and the aliens in check.
My Thoughts on the Series
What if during World War II, the Allied Powers had giant mechs? And what if there was an alien invasion as well? Kishin Corps answers that question with a fascinating, well-written story. Even though it takes place during World War II, the story doesn't involve or reference any events of the war. The most it does is mention the Fuehrer a few times.
Hands down, Kishin Corps is one of my favorite anime series!! I'm not even an avid fan of giant mech anime. Kishin Corps is just so well made. It feels like a long movie rather than a repetitive series. It's full of lovable, unique characters. The giant mechs were designed realistically for the era with vacuum tubes and early turbine engines. The soundtrack is good, too. I highly recommend watching Kishin Corps!
Episodes
Episode 1
30 min
An orphaned boy finds his way into the Kishin Corps as he is hunted by the Kanto Army.
Episode 2
30 min
The Kishin Corps invade a Kanto Army island fortress to reclaim the alien module.
Episode 3
30 min
By train, the Kishin Corps pursue the Kanto Army as they try to escape with their kishin.
Episode 4
30 min
The Kanto Army are after Albert Einstein as the Kishin Corps escort him to safety.
Episode 5
30 min
The Kishin Corps pursue the Kanto Army to recover the stolen alien module.
Episode 6
30 min
Everyone prepares for the final battle. The Kanto Army must be stopped once and for all!
Episode 7
30 min
The final battle! All of the Kishin Corps brawl against the super-powered Panzer Knight.
Screenshots
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Soundtrack
This is an orchestrated variety soundtrack. Only 2 of the 7 tracks are from Kishin Corps. The other tracks are from other giant mech anime.
*Included in the zip file is a collection of audio rips from the anime. An official soundtrack isn't available, so doing this was the next best thing.
Kishin the Symphony 12 tracks, 80.1 MB
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