Shin Getter Robo
The story starts off extremely dark. Ryoma has been imprisoned for murdering Doctor Saotome, Genki has become severely depressed and Michiru is dead after an experimental Getter project. This leaves Hayato, Benkei and Musashi (who originally died after the first series) to handle the Getter Robos when new Invaders pop up. However, Doctor Saotome is alive and he's Image 1 of 3. Click to enlarge
However, that was only the first three episodes. Episode four takes place about fifteen years after the world has been destroyed by the Getter Rays. Benkei has been raising his daughter, Kei, Musashi is dead, Ryoma has gone MIA and Hayato is now the leader of a new mecha army. Just Image 2 of 3. Click to enlarge
I have always enjoyed Go Nagai's newly formed 90's remakes, but this is easily one of my favorites. The mecha action is fast, furious and extremely gruesome. The Invaders blood and guts spill all over the place in an orgy of destruction. Even some new Getter Robos show up like the Black Getter and the gigantic Shin Getter Dragon. The Shin Getter Dragon, despite it's huge side, can also transform into three other modes, just like every other Getter Robo.
The animation for this 1998 production is nothing short of amazing. All the action is played out in fluid movement and bright Image 3 of 3. Click to enlarge
Needless to say, if you are a fan of mecha anime or a fan of Getter Robo or even a fan of Go Nagai's work, you will be quite pleased with Shin Getter Robo. If you are looking for a highly intelligent mecha show that involves politics, look somewhere else. If you you want good old fashioned, butt-kicking, blood-bathing, head-smashing, mecha punching fun, you can't go wrong with Shin Getter Robo.
10/10
Shin Getter Robo

Country of origin
Japan
Format
OVA
Running time
13 episodes
Year of production
1998
Directors
Yutaka Sato
Production
Bandai, Dynamic Kikaku, Toei
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