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The Story of Birdy the Mighty | Anime Spotlight

 


In this episode of Anime Spotlight, we’ll be taking a closer look at Birdy the Mighty (Tetsuwan Birdy). From its origins in the 1980s, to its anime adaptation. 

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Chapters: 

  • 00:00 Introduction 
  • 00:19 Masami Yuuki's Early Life & Career 
  • 02:44 Birdy the Mighty (1985) 
  • 04:52 The OVA 
  • 06:36 The Reboot 
  • 09:33 Birdy the Mighty Decode 
  • 12:32 Birdy the Mighty Evolution 
  • 12:59 Conclusion

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