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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 31
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 12 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 12, 1987 – December 13, 1987
- Season
- Spring 1987
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Music
- Jun Irie
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
- Also known as
- Akai Kodan Zillion, Red Photon Zillion, Wojownicy Maris
- Score across sites
- 6.51/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
12h 24m
⚡ 7 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots20%Military20%Aliens20%Motorcycles20%
overview details
Synopsis
The story takes place on the planet Maris in the year 2387. Around this time, the Nozas started to genocidally kill all humans in order to lay eggs and reproduce on the planet. Three mysterious guns dubbed the "Zillion Weapon System" appear and three teens (JJ, Champ, and Apple) are chosen to wield them as the White Knights in order to fight back against the Nozas.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Zillion?
Only if you enjoy adventure and sci-fi.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 38% of 483 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
10.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 12 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
31 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Series composition
- Mayori Sekijima
- Character design
- Takayuki Gotou
- Music
- Jun Irie
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Zillion: Burning Night
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Pure Stone”
Endings (2)
- ED1“Push!” · eps 1-20
- ED2“Rock Candy” · eps 21-31
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Zillion FAQ
How many episodes does Zillion have?
Zillion has 31 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 12 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Zillion?
About 12 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 16 days; at one hour a day, about 13 days.
Is Zillion finished?
Yes. Zillion has finished airing — the final episode aired December 13, 1987.
Is there a season 2 of Zillion?
No sequel is listed for Zillion as of October 2026.
Is Zillion based on a video game?
Yes. Zillion adapts the video game.
Who animated Zillion?
Zillion was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Mizuho Nishikubo.
Who sings the opening of Zillion?
The opening, "Pure Stone", is performed by an uncredited artist.