Getter Robo (Light Novel)

is a 1974 Japanese anime series written by Ken Ishikawa and Go Nagai, produced by Toei Animation. The original anime aired for 51 episodes between April 4, 1974 and May 8, 1975. It was spawned countless sequels and spin-offs since it's release.

A Light Novel based on the series, written by Hiroshi Takashige, began publication on May 10, 2001 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint. The series remains unfinished after the first volume's release in 2001.

Synopsis
From deep within the Earth's surface, the Dinosaur Kingdom make their move to wipe out mankind and conquer the planet with their mechanical dinosaurs. After a prototype Getter Robo is shot down by a mechanical dinosaur, the Saotome Research Institute decides to use the real Getter Robo, which is combat-capable. Due to a lack of pilots in the institute, Ryo Nagare goes to his college to persuade martial artist Musashi Tomoe and outcast Hayato Jin to join him and pilot the Getter Machines to combat the new threat and protect mankind.