Defending the universe for the last half a century: A triple screening of JACCC’s favorite robots Astro Boy, Gigantor and Voltron!

FREE Outdoor screening on the JACCC Plaza
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 628-2725
Friday, June 26
7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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LIVE SOUNDTRACK REMIX of VOLTRON by DJ’s Rani D and Akaider!
Door prizes! Bring a blanket!
*Free Pinkberry Samples
*Border Grill Taco Truck

ASTRO BOY (1963)
English version
The mother Japanese animation, Astro Boy was the first anime series to be broadcast on TV in Japan. The story follows the adventures of a heroic robot named Astro Boy which originated from the manga of the same name, created by legendary Tezuka Osamu.
GIGANTOR (1964)
English version

Set in the “future” year of 2000, Gigantor is the story of a young boy named Jimmy Sparks who lives with his uncle Dr. Bob Brilliant on a remote island. With the help of a huge remote controlled robot named Gigantor, Jimmy fights crime around the world. Gigantor is the American adaptation of the Japanese anime and manga series Tetsujin 28-go by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. Appearance by Fred Ladd (original producer and writer for Astro Boy and Gigantor [U.S. Versions])
VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE (1984)
Original unedited Japanese version, with live soundtrack by DJ’s Rani D and Akaider.

A team of five young pilots command five robot lions, which when combined form Voltron. In this undefined future era, the Voltron Force was in charge of protecting the planet Arus (ruled by Princess Allura) from the evil King Zarkon (from planet Doom), his son Lotor, and the witch Haggar, who would create huge Robeasts to terrorize the people of Arus.