Getter Robot

Getter Robo (ゲッターロボ^?) is the titular mecha of the Getter Robo Franchise and the first one of its kind, debuting in the anime series Getter Robo and its manga version. Throughout its appearances, it has been chiefly piloted by Ryouma Nagare, Hayato Jin and Musashi Tomoe. It was succeeded by the Getter Robo G.

In manga version, the Getter Robo was planned as a combat robot from start in order to counter the Dinosaur Empire threats. The Getter Robo was very dangerous to inexperienced pilots, before Ryoma become the pilot many people were dropped out because of the strict requirements. The Getter Robo was self-destructed by Musashi at the end of manga in order to protect the incomplete Getter Robo G. Later the Getter Robo was repaired an kept at the museum in Saotome Institute until the Getter Team has to pilot it again in order to take back the Getter G that was stolen by the Hyakki Empire.

Technological & Historical

Originally designed for space travel, the Getter Robo was created by Dr. Saotome at the Saotome Institute, harnessing the infinite power of the Getter Rays as its power source. Getter Robo is made up three jets, known as the Get Machines, that combine into one solitary super robot. Depending on the combination order of the jets, a different Getter can be formed, for a maximum of 3 forms. To align in the right formation, a monitor in the Getter Machines’ cockpits are shown for the pilot to follow. The Getter Robo however can only be piloted by people of strong conditions both physically and mentally, and despite that reinforced pilot suits are issued to the pilots, the immense pressure and G-force caused by piloting a Getter machine could still overwhelm a normal person. The Getter Robo doesn’t require all 3 pilots onboard to be piloted, however it will be harder to control and its combat efficiency is said to be reduced to less than 50%. A common technique used by Getter Robo is the “Open Get” (オープンゲット) maneuver that causes the Get Machines to detach from each other at flashing speed, not only allowing the Getter to switch forms quickly but to also escape dangerous situations.

In the “Crater Battle” special chapter (prequel to Getter Robo Armageddon) bundled in the Shin Getter Robo manga, the 3 individual Getter Robos had shown the ability to dock with each other and become a powerful cannon turret, with Getter-3 unveiling a firing port from the tip of its Jaguar-Gou, Getter-2 docking above Getter-3 and Getter-1 docking above Getter-2, while also extending energy tubes from its belly into Getter-2 and Getter-3.

Get Machines

Get Machines (ゲットマシン^?) are jet-like vehicles that serve as the components to the Getter Robo, they feature a special anti-gravity flight system that allows them to fly for long periods of time and are composed of Getter Alloy, a shape-memory alloy that allow the aircrafts to change shape and combine. Each Get Machine contains an autopilot function that allows them to be controlled from different areas but the Getter Robo will not as powerful without three pilots in control. Their maximum speed is Mach 0.9 but their mobility and acceleration are different with each one.

• Eagle-Gou (イーグル号^?)

The red colored Getter Machine with high mobility features. It is armed with a small beam gun and rockets and is later given a machine gun for additional fire power. It is mainly piloted by Ryouma Nagare. In Shin Getter Robo, Benkei Kuruma piloted it once.

• Jaguar-Gou (ジャガー号^?)

The white colored Getter Machine with aerodynamic features. It has a high acceleration module that uses NO1 to boost. Its nozzle contains an area for the Getter Beam and is armed with small missiles. It is chiefly piloted by Hayato Jin. In Shin Getter Robo, Shou Miyazaki piloted it once.

• Bear-Gou (ベアー号^?)

The yellow colored Getter Machine that features great stability. It is armed with a pair of large missile launchers on both sides. It is initially piloted by Dr. Saotome before being passed on to Musashi Tomoe after he joins the Getter Team. In Shin Getter Robo, Gousetsu Naito piloted it once.