Joe Maya
main character
TV
6.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 43
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 17 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 1985 – July 14, 1986
- Season
- Fall 1985
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Masami Annou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
17h 12m
⚡ 9 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Aliens20%Language Barrier20%Tanks20%Real Robot20%
TVFINISHED1985 FALL6.4 / 10 AniList score
Ninja Robots Tobikage
忍者戦士飛影• Ninja Senshi Tobikage
Synopsis
Ninja Senshi Tobikage tells the story of a boy named Joe Maya. One day, Joe, who lives on Mars, witnesses a battle between aliens. Those from Planet Zaboom are attacking the princess of Planet Radorio, she has escaped from the emperor of Zaboom who is scheming to conquer the universe and has crash landed on mars. Joe stumbles aboard the princesses ship, this starts a chain reaction of events that will alter their lives. Joe and his friends wield three powerful mecha beasts against the emperor of Zaboom and his forces, but the odds are stacked heavily against them. When all hope seems to be lost a mysterious ninja robot named Tobikage appears as if from nowhere to provide assitance, able to combine with the 3 mechanical beasts provides Tobikage with unmatched power, with his aide Joe fights the forces of Zaboom... (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ninja Robots Tobikage?
Only if you enjoy adventure, mecha and sci-fi.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 42% of 358 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
12.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 17 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
43 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masami Annou
- Series composition
- Yuuji Watanabe
- Series composition
- Minoru Shinbayashi
- Series composition
- Kazuhito Kushima
- Character design
- Toshiki Hirano
- Character design
- Kouichi Oohata
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Ninja Robots Tobikage
Ninja Robots Tobikage FAQ
How many episodes does Ninja Robots Tobikage have?
Ninja Robots Tobikage has 43 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 17 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ninja Robots Tobikage?
About 17 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 22 days; at one hour a day, about 18 days.
Is Ninja Robots Tobikage finished?
Yes. Ninja Robots Tobikage has finished airing — the final episode aired July 14, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Ninja Robots Tobikage?
No sequel is listed for Ninja Robots Tobikage as of October 2026.
Is Ninja Robots Tobikage based on a manga?
No. Ninja Robots Tobikage is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Ninja Robots Tobikage?
Ninja Robots Tobikage was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Masami Annou.
Who sings the opening of Ninja Robots Tobikage?
The opening, "Love Survivor", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Ninja Robots Tobikage?
Ninja Robots Tobikage is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.