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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 56 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 1, 1978 – September 30, 1979
- Season
- Fall 1978
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
- Also known as
- Gatchaman, Gatchaman (1978), Gatchaman II
- Score across sites
- 6.25/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
19h 56m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic68%Superhero68%Space20%Robots20%Kaiju20%Anti-Hero20%
TVFINISHED1978 FALL6.0 / 10 AniList score
Eagle Riders
科学忍者隊ガッチャマンII• Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman II
Synopsis
Peace has been restored to Earth... but not for long. After two short years, Sosai X announces his return by crashing into and sinking the cruise ship Queen Margaret; kidnapping one of the survivors--a four-year-old girl named Sammie Pandora, and force-growing her into GelSadora, the next general of Gallactor. The Syndicate restores its forces and begins capturing military and scientific experts, leaving the ISO no recourse but to revive its own first line of defense: the Kagaku Ninjatai.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Eagle Riders?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with episodic, superhero.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 36% of 241 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
12.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
Watch Gatchaman first: this continues its story.
At roughly 19 h 56 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Yoshida
- Director
- Hiroshi Sasagawa
- Director
- Hisayuki Toriumi
- Director
- Yuuji Nunokawa
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Gatchaman (1972)
- Watch next: Eagle Riders (2) (1979)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Warera Gatchaman” by Isao Sasaki
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ashita Yume Mite” by Isao Sasaki & Mitsuko Horie
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Eagle Riders
Eagle Riders FAQ
How many episodes does Eagle Riders have?
Eagle Riders has 52 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 19 h 56 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Eagle Riders?
About 19 h 56 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Eagle Riders finished?
Yes. Eagle Riders has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Eagle Riders?
Yes — the story continues in Eagle Riders (2) (1979).
What should I watch before Eagle Riders?
Watch Gatchaman first — Eagle Riders is a direct sequel.
Is Eagle Riders based on a manga?
No. Eagle Riders is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Eagle Riders?
The opening, "Warera Gatchaman", is performed by Isao Sasaki.