The Anime Network has begun to stream the first thirteen episodes of Casshan on their service now and they’re doing it in high definition. And free as well as no membership is required. This is in advance of the home video release coming from Sentai Filmworks on January 21st where we’re getting it on both DVD and Blu-ray. Those sets contain the full run of the series and are priced at $49.98 and $59.98 respectively. The sets clock in at 875 minutes worth of classic anime goodness.
You can view the episodes here.
Plot concept: When lightning strikes the prototype android BK-1, the monster Braiking Boss begins to control all robots on Earth. Mankind’s only hope is in the hands of Tetsuya Azuma who transfers his consciousness to an android to become the ultimate robot fighter: Casshan! With his robot dog Flender, and Luna Kozuki, they must save Earth from the Braiking Boss and the Neoroider mechanical army. It’s the ultimate blast from the past as the battle for the future pits the good bots against the bad in CASSHAN!
