Synopsis
In SSSS.Gridman, Yuuta Hibiki wakes up in Rikka Takarada's room without any memory of his past and hears a mysterious voice calling his name from elsewhere in the house. When he investigates, he finds a robot living inside an old computer monitor that identifies itself as Hyper Agent Gridman. Despite this encounter, Rikka remains unaware of both Gridman and the monstrous creatures that emerge through a thick fog enveloping the town. When a massive monster attacks the city, Yuuta is pulled into the computer and fuses with Gridman, finding himself forced to fight the creature. Alongside Rikka and their classmate Shou Utsumi, Yuuta forms the "Gridman Alliance" to face these monstrous threats and uncover the one responsible for their appearances.
Background
SSSS.Gridman is an anime adaptation of the Tokusatsu show, Hyper-Agent Gridman, created by Tsuburaya Productions. The original aired in 1993-1994, and much like other Tokusatsu shows featured live-action, costumed actors fighting against giant monsters. The original Gridman was adapted into The Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad. It was inspired by Ultraman, another Tokusatsu franchise created by Tsuburaya Productions. The series won the 50th Seiun Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 2019.
