Magma Taishi

Real Name: Magma Taishi

Identity/Class: Robot

Occupation: Defender of humanity

Affiliations: Earth, Mamoru Murakami

Enemies: Goa (known as Rodak in the west)

Known Relatives: Maru (wife), Gamu (son)

Aliases: Ambassador Magma (English translation of name), Goldar (U.S. name)

Base of Operations: Earth

First Appearance: Magma Taishi (Shounen Gahou, 1965)

Powers/Abilities: Magma is a giant golden robot, and thus has incredible strength. He is able to change form, transforming into a giant missile.

History: Magma Taishi was built centuries ago by Azum to defend Earth and its people from the evil Goa. After early battles, both protagonists went into hibernation. When Goa was awoken in modern times, Mamoru Murakami witnessed his arrival. Afterwards the youth was visited by Earth, the protecting spirit of the planet. Earth gave Mamoru a whistle which could be used to summon Magma, to once more battle Goa and his allies, whenever they should threaten mankind.

Comments: Created by Osamu Tezuka.

Magma Taishi started life as a manga, before transferring to live action television in 1966, where it lasted for fifty-two 25 minute long episodes. It was the first tokusatsu to feature a giant hero, narrowly beating Ultraman by a couple of weeks. It was shown in the U.S. under the name Space Giant.

CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with

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