Episode 3 of the 1979 Cyborg 009 anime series is titled "The Giant of the Arc de Triomphe" (凱旋門の巨像). It originally aired on Japanese television on March 20, 1979. [1]
Plot Overview
The Premise: This episode is part of the introductory "Awakening of the Gods" story arc.
The Threat: After stone giants emerge and cause chaos in the United States, a new mysterious giant appears in Paris, France. [1, 2]
The Stakes: The city faces immediate destruction. The crisis is deeply personal for Françoise Arnoul (Cyborg 003), as Paris is her hometown. [1]
The Action: Dr. Gilmore and the fully reunited 00 Cyborg team deploy to Europe to confront the giant before her homeland is completely turned to ashes. [1, 2]
Production Details
Animation Studio: Co-produced by Toei Animation and Sunrise.
Availability: The episode has been preserved physically on modern home media, notably featured on Disc 3 of the Cyborg 009 1979 Collection Blu-Ray Vol. 1 set.
