Android Kikaider: The Animation, the anime adaptation of the Japanese superhero Kikaider, was produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works and Ishimori Entertainment, and animated by Radix and Studio OX. The series was 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.