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Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp.

Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. — Season 1

Season 1 · 1999 · 26 episodes

Twelve years ago, the Earth was attacked by giant invaders. To defend our planet, the Earth's greatest minds and corporations assembled to design a giant robot of incredible power. Unfortunately, as with most government projects, the contract went to the lowest bidder. Fortunately, by the time the robot was ready, the mysterious invaders had already disappeared without a trace. The giant robot became first a curiosity, then a tourist attraction. But now the invaders are back and the only thing in their way is Dai-Guard and a young team of office workers who've been supplementing their regular incomes as part time pilots and tour guides. Can these reluctant heroes halt their alien foes while simultaneously concealing the defects in their giant robot?

Episodes

26 episodes

  1. 1

    Episode 1

    Disaster from the Sea

    October 5, 1999 · 30 min

    Twelve years ago, Japan was attacked by a Heterodyne, a mysterious monster that seemingly appeared out of nowhere. In response, 21st century Security built a g…

  2. 2

    Episode 2

    The Fort at Night

    October 12, 1999 · 30 min

    Against the wishes of both the Army and 21st Century Security, Akagi and the rest of PR Division decide to help those hurt in the Heterodyne attack by flying t…

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    Episode 3

    Circumstances of a Hero

    October 19, 1999 · 30 min

    The fighting may be over, but the paperwork is just beginning, as damage claims and lawsuits related to Dai-Guard's last mission start piling up. Whilst the re…

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    Episode 4

    The Heroine's Melancholy

    October 26, 1999 · 30 min

    With rumors flying around about a new division being created to take charge of Dai-Guard, the team decides to demonstrate that they are the best people for the…

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    Episode 5

    Can't Run Facing the Setting Sun

    November 2, 1999 · 30 min

    Faced with the prospect of having to turn Dai-Guard over to the army, Akagi becomes determined not to make a single mistake.

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    Episode 6

    Memories Taught Me

    November 9, 1999 · 30 min

    News of the rebuilding of the old park sparks Ibuki's old memories of playing there with her father.

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    Episode 7

    Fire and Ice

    November 16, 1999 · 30 min

    Things get boring for the team when they are forced to go on standby for a week after a mushroom-shaped Heterodyne with regenerating abilities appears. But eve…

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    Episode 8

    A Strange Day

    November 23, 1999 · 30 min

    It's a day free from Heterodynes, but certainly not free from tension.

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    Episode 9

    Explosion! Knot Buster!!

    November 30, 1999 · 30 min

    Dai-Guard finds itself in trouble when a balloon type Heterodyne shows up.

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    Episode 10

    Wages that Correspond to Justice

    December 7, 1999 · 30 min

    With Shirota's help, the army has built Kokubogar- a brand new giant robot that they hope will replace Dai-Guard and end the days of civilians saving the world…

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    Episode 11

    Alibi: Two Heterodynes Attack Tokyo

    December 14, 1999 · 30 min

    With Akagi in hospital, Dai-Guard is out of action, and the army are only too happy to send out Kokubogar to fight Heterodynes in its place.

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    Episode 12

    Shinjuku at Night: Big Battle

    December 21, 1999 · 30 min

    The two Heterodynes that attacked Tokyo have merged into one, with Kokubogar and its main pilot Iizuka trapped inside! Whilst the others search for the now mis…

  13. 13

    Episode 13

    Things that Can be Forgiven, Things that Can't be Forgiven

    December 28, 1999 · 30 min

    With Kokubogar needing serious repairs, Shirota resumes his previous assignment as Dai-Guard's tactical advisor…although not everyone is happy to see him after…

  14. 14

    Episode 14

    Osugi's Report

    January 4, 2000 · 30 min

    It's Episode 14, and in good anime tradition, that means it's time for a clip show. Chief Oosugi prepares a report on Dai-Guard, including details on all the t…

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    Episode 15

    We Are Still Alive

    January 11, 2000 · 30 min

    A new year has brought big changes for the company, with Director Nishijima stepping up to take over as company president following his orchestration of Ookouc…

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    Episode 16

    Always Sunny in the Soul

    January 18, 2000 · 30 min

    PR Division 2 is to be dissolved in favour of a new Dai-Guard Enterprise Unit, complete with new Dai-Guard pilots and Saeki as tactical advisor.

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    Episode 17

    I'd Like to Sleep as if Dreaming

    January 25, 2000 · 30 min

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    Episode 18

    Run Towards Tomorrow

    February 1, 2000 · 30 min

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    Episode 19

    White Contract

    February 8, 2000 · 30 min

    Nishijima may be gone, but 21st Century still has to clean up all the deals and contracts he made, including an agreement to send Dai-Guard to the Sapporo Snow…

  20. 20

    Episode 20

    Blue Promise

    February 15, 2000 · 30 min

    Trying to fight the Heterodyne that appeared in Hokkaido has proven to be nothing but trouble, and now it looks like the team is in for more of the same. Not o…

  21. 21

    Episode 21

    False Memories

    February 22, 2000 · 30 min

    It is the thirteenth anniversary of the day the Heterodyne first appeared- the day Ibuki's father died. Ibuki has always based her strength and purpose on the…

  22. 22

    Episode 22

    So That I Can Remain Myself

    February 29, 2000 · 30 min

    As if learning that her father was not the hero she always believed him to be wasn't bad enough, Ibuki's will and nerve became completely shattered when she ha…

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    Episode 23

    What Do You Want To Protect

    March 7, 2000 · 23 min

    A day with zero probability of a Heterodyne appearance gives the team the perfect opportunity to pursue other interests and tie up a few loose ends. Whilst Ibu…

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    Episode 24

    Something That Covers The Sky

    March 14, 2000 · 23 min

    The pattern of quakes suggests that the worst Heterodyne yet is about to appear, but when it shows up five thousand metres above Shinjuku and does nothing, no…

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    Episode 25

    Thoughts That Keep Piling Up

    March 21, 2000 · 23 min

    Following an ill-advised attack by the army, the latest Heterodyne has grown to cover central Tokyo, its many strands reaching down into the earth below- and i…

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    Episode 26

    Victory Song For Tomorrow

    March 28, 2000 · 24 min

    Five thousand metres above ground, Dai-Guard and Kokubogar must brave the perils of the Heterodyne's body in search of the original fractal knot. But even as t…

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