movie versions edited from the original series. Winckler, known for Tekkaman the Space Knight, wrote, produced and directed these films, which have been seen on broadband in Japan and a three volume DVD release in the United States. In the early 1980s, a French-dubbed version was released through Jacques Canestrier Productions entitled Danguard - La Conquete des Planetes. However, only the first volume of three episodes were released on VHS. It was released in Hong Kong and Italy in 1978 and was the first anime ever broadcast on a private channel in Italy. It also saw a 1986 release in both South Korea and Taiwan. References External links Wakusei Robo (Planetary Robot) Danguard Ace Fansite (in English) Toei Animation site 1977 anime television series debuts Fuji TV original programming Super robot anime and manga Toei Animation television Toei Animation films