Android Kikaider: The Animation(人造人間キカイダー THE ANIMATIONJinzō Ningen Kikaidā Ji Animēshon), the anime adaptation of the Japanese superhero Kikaider, was produced by Sony Animation and broadcast on Kids Station from October 16, 2000 to January 8, 2001, with a total of 13 episodes. The anime followed more of the manga, with a darker nature of Jiro's reason to exist. It was followed by the OVA 4-episode sequel called. Kikaider 01: The Animation(キカイダー０１ THE ANIMATIONKikaidā Zero Wan Ji Animēshon).