This article is about a hero in Daitetsujin 17.
Saburo Minami (南三郎, Minami Saburō) is one of the main protagonists and eponymous character in Daitetsujin 17 series.
Character History[]
Saburo is a first-year student at Okutama Junior High School, 13 years old. On the day of his sister's wedding, his family was killed by Brain's Roller Robot. Attempting to avenge their deaths, Saburo finds an abandoned robot which previously belong to Brain and finds a helmet which enables him to reactivate the robot. He then confronts Brain as a member of the Red Muffler Squad. Since he became an orphan, he lives with the Sahara family. He sees Chie as his late sister, Kayo Minami. He usually wears plain clothes, but he sometimes wears a blazer and military uniform similar to the Red Muffler Corps.
Personality[]
Since the death of his parents and sister, Saburo holds a grudge against Brain and swears to protect everyone from his wrath by using Daitetsujin 17 to defeat Brain and put the end to his tyranny.
Arsenal[]
Daitetsujin 17 (robot mode)
Daitetsujin 17 (base mode)
- Daitetsujin 17: A robot which is one of Brain's creation and followers with a large number 17 on its chest. Unlike other Brain's robots, Daitetsujin 17 revolted against him though he was left deactivated by Brain before Saburo finds it. Saburo can control the robot by transforming it from base mode into robot by shouting "Daitetsujin One Seven !!!!!" while wearing the helmet via voice command. In robot mode Daitetsujin 17 can fire both of its fists and fire missiles that are stored in its chest. Meanwhile in his base mode, he can store vehicles inside his feet.
He also comes with vehicles that can be driven by Saburo:
SAB Machine
- SAB Machine: A white car that can transform into a helichopter. Stored in its left foot.
- Shigcon Tank: A blue drill tank equipped with guns. Stored in its right foot
- Shigcon Jet: A white jet. Stored in its back and can be launched when Daitetsujin 17 is in his base mode.
Notes[]
- Before episode 19, Saburo was the only one who could communicate with 17. However, he is still the only one can activate 17.
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