Fang of the Sun Dougram(1981)

Fang of the Sun Dougram is a 75-episode anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 1981 to March 1983. Created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise, the show follows a military unit caught in a brutal conflict on a distant planet. Soldiers struggle against overwhelming odds, driven by personal conviction and the search for truth amid the chaos of war. The series blends mecha action with character-driven storytelling, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and resistance against oppression. Its grounded approach to giant robot warfare set it apart from lighter anime of the era. A 1983 feature film, Dougram: Documentary of the Fang of the Sun, later condensed the narrative for new audiences.