Juan Rico
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 25, 1988 – December 17, 1988
- Season
- Fall 1988
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Tetsurou Amino
- Original creator
- Robert A. Heinlein
- Music
- Hiroyuki Nanba
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Estimated watch time
2h 30m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Real Robot79%Aliens79%War79%
overview details
Synopsis
Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict. (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)
Should you watch Uchuu no Senshi?
Uchuu no Senshi has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 56/100 — 16% of 650 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 7.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 861 have finished it.
At about 2 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially military, real robot, aliens, war.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Robert A. Heinlein
- Director
- Tetsurou Amino
- Music
- Hiroyuki Nanba
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Starship Troopers: Invasion
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Uchuu no Senshi FAQ
How many episodes does Uchuu no Senshi have?
Uchuu no Senshi has 6 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 2 h 30 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Uchuu no Senshi?
About 2 h 30 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Uchuu no Senshi finished?
Yes. Uchuu no Senshi has finished airing — the final episode aired December 17, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of Uchuu no Senshi?
No sequel is listed for Uchuu no Senshi as of October 2026.
Is Uchuu no Senshi based on a other source?
Yes. Uchuu no Senshi adapts the other source by Robert A. Heinlein.
Who animated Uchuu no Senshi?
Uchuu no Senshi was animated by Sunrise and directed by Tetsurou Amino.