Casshern was created as the protagonist of the 1973 anime series 'Neo-Human Casshern', designed by Tatsunoko Production to embody the themes of heroism and sacrifice in a futuristic setting.
The original TV anime series 'Neo-Human Casshern' aired, establishing the character in popular culture and introducing his unique design and story to audiences.
In 2008, the character design of Casshern was updated for the anime 'Casshern Sins', featuring a darker and more complex interpretation of the hero which influenced his portrayal in later adaptations.
A live-action film adaptation starring the character Casshern was released in 2004, bringing the character into a new medium and expanding his presence in real-world media.
Several video games featuring Casshern were developed over the years, including titles in the 1990s and later, showcasing the character in interactive media.
The character Casshern saw a rise in merchandising including collectible figures, model kits, and apparel, increasing his cultural impact outside of the original anime.
Dr. Azuma, a brilliant scientist, creates Casshern, a powerful android designed to protect humanity from the escalating threat of rogue robots.
A catastrophic war erupts between humans and robots, resulting in widespread destruction and chaos across the globe.
Casshern activates and joins the battle to stop the rogue robots and bring peace back to humanity.
Casshern's close ally Luna is revealed to be a spy working for the enemy forces, causing Casshern to question his trust in others.
Casshern confronts and defeats the Robot King, the leader of the hostile machines, ending the war and initiating a new era of peace.
In order to save the last remnants of humanity, Casshern sacrifices himself to stop a catastrophic weapon, becoming a legend among survivors.
