Title:Gadguard

Genre:Sci-fi

Creator:Studio Gonzo and Yoshitsune Izuna

Company:Geneon

DVD Info:26 episodes, 7 volumes

Summary: Hajiki Sanada is a poor boy living in Night Town. One day, he discovers a "Gad" stone that is actually a Techode--a robot that embodies the will of whomever it bonds to. He calls it Lightning. And that's just episode one! Four other kids also have Techodes.

The Good: Like many titles from Studio Gonzo, this has a great blend of CG animation and traditional animation. It invokes the fun of Gigantor and The Iron Giant.

The Bad:Why are most of the kids wearing flashy superhero outfits? They seem out of place.

Offensive Material:Mild violence and language. Hajike's boss smokes cigarettes.

Overall:If you liked The Iron Giant, then you'll probably like this series. I recommend it.

My Review: (out of 4)4.0Category:B (Borderline. Parental guidance suggested.)

Note:Other Studio Gonzo titles include: Blue Submarine No. 6, Vandread, Gatekeepers, Gatekeepers 21, Hellsing, Chrono Crusade, Kiddy Grade, Last Exile, Kaleidostar,andFinal Fantasy Unlimited. They also created the "Second Renaissance" shorts in The Animatrix, the Lunar RPG video games (both available for the Playstation), and made the video for Linkin Park's song "Breaking the Habit."