Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp.
Season 1
Thirteen years after their sudden disappearance, an alien race known as the Heterodyne resurface without warning. To combat the Heterodyne, three office workers from the 21st Century Security Corporation operate Dai-Guard - a giant robot no longer regarded as an oversized paperweight. Unfortunately, Dai-Guard is somewhat obsolete and in disrepair. It's a tough job, but salary men can also save the world.
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- Disaster from the SeaE1
Disaster from the SeaTwelve years ago, Japan was attacked by a Heterodyne, a mysterious monster that seemingly appeared out of nowhere. In response, 21st century Security built a giant robot called Dai-Guard to combat the Heterodyne, but by the time it was ready, they had disappeared again. Turned over to the company's PR division, Dai-Guard has since become little more than a tourist attraction. However, when the Heterodyne reappear, PR Division worker Akagi Shunsuke is insistent that he and his co-workers should pilot the robot for the purpose it was meant for. - The Fort at NightE2
The Fort at NightAgainst the wishes of both the Army and 21st Century Security, Akagi and the rest of PR Division decide to help those hurt in the Heterodyne attack by flying them to a hospital. As if dealing with army and company politics wasn't enough, the situation only gets worse when the Heterodyne resurfaces for a second attack. - Circumstances of a HeroE3
Circumstances of a HeroThe fighting may be over, but the paperwork is just beginning, as damage claims and lawsuits related to Dai-Guard's last mission start piling up. Whilst the rest of PR Division 2 buckles down to tackling the economical fallout, Aoyama decides that he wants nothing more to do with Da-Guard, and quits his job. - The Heroine's MelancholyE4
The Heroine's MelancholyWith rumors flying around about a new division being created to take charge of Dai-Guard, the team decides to demonstrate that they are the best people for the job. Ordered to capture the next Heterodyne instead of destroying it, the pilots head into battle under the watchful eye of their new tactical advisor, Agent Shirota. And Ibuki especially feels she must prove her worth after her father asks her to quit. - Fire and IceE7
Fire and IceThings get boring for the team when they are forced to go on standby for a week after a mushroom-shaped Heterodyne with regenerating abilities appears. But events only take a turn for the worse when the Heterodyne activates and starts creating smaller mushrooms that destroy the surrounding city. - Wages that Correspond to JusticeE10
Wages that Correspond to JusticeWith Shirota's help, the army has built Kokubogar- a brand new giant robot that they hope will replace Dai-Guard and end the days of civilians saving the world. Determined to prove that their robot is still the best, the Dai-Guard team agree to compete against Kokubogar in a kind of "Giant Robot Challenge". - Shinjuku at Night: Big BattleE12
Shinjuku at Night: Big BattleThe two Heterodynes that attacked Tokyo have merged into one, with Kokubogar and its main pilot Iizuka trapped inside! Whilst the others search for the now missing Akagi, Shirota takes on the role of main pilot, and plans a joint operation with the army to contain the Heterodyne until Domeki's latest weapon can arrive to finish it off and save Iizuka. - Things that Can be Forgiven, Things that Can't be ForgivenE13
Things that Can be Forgiven, Things that Can't be ForgivenWith Kokubogar needing serious repairs, Shirota resumes his previous assignment as Dai-Guard's tactical advisor…although not everyone is happy to see him after his earlier betrayal. Still, there's little time for bitterness when the office Christmas party is only a few hours away. - We Are Still AliveE15
We Are Still AliveA new year has brought big changes for the company, with Director Nishijima stepping up to take over as company president following his orchestration of Ookouchi's dismissal. In the wake of this development, PR Division 2 receives a new tactical aide- Saeki, a former student of Shirota. - I'd Like to Sleep as if DreamingE17
I'd Like to Sleep as if DreamingThe PR Division 2 workers may have been reassigned, but that isn't going to stop them from enjoying one last vacation together- until they discover that their rest stop is also home to a dormant Heterodyne! Is this another monster that needs to be destroyed, or would it better to leave well enough alone- that is, if the army can be convinced to stay out of it… - Run Towards TomorrowE18
Run Towards TomorrowWhen it comes to fighting the latest Heterodyne, the new Dai-Guard pilots just can't seem to cut it, so much so that their continued failures have earned Dai-Guard the moniker "loser robot"! Will the former members of PR Division 2 be able to endure sitting idly by whilst Dai-Guard continues to mess things up, or will they be compelled to come together once more to save the day? - White ContractE19
White ContractNishijima may be gone, but 21st Century still has to clean up all the deals and contracts he made, including an agreement to send Dai-Guard to the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido. Meanwhile, Ookouchi and Shirota must work to get vital legislation changed that will give the army so that the army and the Self Defence force can respond to the next Heterodyne attack whilst Dai-Guard is at the festival. - Blue PromiseE20
Blue PromiseTrying to fight the Heterodyne that appeared in Hokkaido has proven to be nothing but trouble, and now it looks like the team is in for more of the same. Not only is the Self Defence Force unable to join in the battle until the appropriate legislation has passed, but Akagi's new friend Ishihara has stolen his Dai-Guard access card! Still the team cannot stand idly by, and it falls to Aoyama to convince Arisa, an old friend from university, to help them find a way to lure the Heterodyne to Dai-Guard. - False MemoriesE21
False MemoriesIt is the thirteenth anniversary of the day the Heterodyne first appeared- the day Ibuki's father died. Ibuki has always based her strength and purpose on the belief that her father was a hero who tried to warn everyone that the Heterodyne were coming, but are her memories real, or just wishful thinking? Domeki suspects the latter, and her revelation that the truth about Ibuki's father is far less glorious may be more than the young Dai-Guard pilot can take. - So That I Can Remain MyselfE22
So That I Can Remain MyselfAs if learning that her father was not the hero she always believed him to be wasn't bad enough, Ibuki's will and nerve became completely shattered when she had to fight against a Heterodyne almost identical to the one that killed him. Now, as Ibuki takes a vacation whilst she decides whether or not to pilot Dai-Guard ever again, the team must put up with Matsutouya, her manual-obsessed replacement. - What Do You Want To ProtectE23
What Do You Want To ProtectA day with zero probability of a Heterodyne appearance gives the team the perfect opportunity to pursue other interests and tie up a few loose ends. Whilst Ibuki and Aoyama visit their parents, poor Akagi is nominated to make a speech at the spring hiring ceremony. Meanwhile, Irie and Nakahara decide to interview their co-workers in an attempt to create a film about the heart and soul of the Dai-Guard team. - Something That Covers The SkyE24
Something That Covers The SkyThe pattern of quakes suggests that the worst Heterodyne yet is about to appear, but when it shows up five thousand metres above Shinjuku and does nothing, no one is quite sure what to make of it. As the team begins helping with the evacuation of the city, the army makes it clear that they aren't about to sit around- but will their interference do more harm than good? - Thoughts That Keep Piling UpE25
Thoughts That Keep Piling UpFollowing an ill-advised attack by the army, the latest Heterodyne has grown to cover central Tokyo, its many strands reaching down into the earth below- and in only a month, it will have become large enough to encompass the entire world! Desperate to clean up the mess they made, the army begins considering bombing it with destructive OE weapons, despite the fact that this will vaporise much of Tokyo as well! Determined to avoid this, the Dai-Guard team begins searching for an alternative solution, but even if they can find one, will the army be willing to lose facing by letting them help? - Victory Song For TomorrowE26
Victory Song For TomorrowFive thousand metres above ground, Dai-Guard and Kokubogar must brave the perils of the Heterodyne's body in search of the original fractal knot. But even as they battle their way through the numerous obstacles in front of them, the clock is ticking- in less than two hours, the army are going to launch a destructive OE that will take down not only the Heterodyne, but vaporise all of Tokyo as well! Will the two giant robots be able to pull off a victory in time?
