Old school mecha fan Jean-Karlo introduces Steve to the world of Getter Robo Arc, subterrainian dinos, insect troops, and how it’s all one big metaphor for nuclear power.
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Steve
Jean-Karlo, I may not know much about Getter Robo, but I do know one thing: I’m happy to discuss any anime that features a protagonist who swears as much as I do in casual conversation.
Jean-Karlo, I may not know much about Getter Robo, but I do know one thing: I’m happy to discuss any anime that features a protagonist who swears as much as I do in casual conversation.
Jean-Karlo
I imagine the folks at home don’t know much about Getter Robo either, but they might like the show’s attitudes toward insects!
I imagine the folks at home don’t know much about Getter Robo either, but they might like the show’s attitudes toward insects!
I hope someone out there is keeping a tally of how many times giant insects have shown up in this column. It’s not the majority of them, of course, but it seems like it…
