Shou Zama
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 5, 1983 – January 21, 1984
- Season
- Winter 1983
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
19h 36m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai96%War93%Military90%Real Robot90%Super Robot79%Heterosexual60%Male Protagonist60%Ensemble Cast60%Magic60%Primarily Adult Cast60%
TVFINISHED1983 WINTER6.9 / 10 AniList score
Aura Battler Dunbine
聖戦士ダンバイン• Seisenshi Dunbine
Synopsis
Pulled into the mystical word of Byston Well from Japan after an accident, Show Zama is recruited with others by Lord Drake Luft to pilot his newest weapons. These Aura Battlers are a combination of Byston Well magic and Earthien technology. Marvel approaches Show during battle and convinces him of Luft’s sinister intentions. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch Aura Battler Dunbine?
Aura Battler Dunbine has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 45% of 1,140 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.5K AniList users who started it, 7.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.5K have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 36 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Mecha — especially isekai, war, military, real robot.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
49 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Character design
- Tomonori Kogawa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Aura Battler Dunbine is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Wings of Rean (2005), Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine (1988)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Dunbine Tobu” · eps 1-28
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Aura Battler Dunbine FAQ
How many episodes does Aura Battler Dunbine have?
Aura Battler Dunbine has 49 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 19 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Aura Battler Dunbine?
About 19 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Aura Battler Dunbine finished?
Yes. Aura Battler Dunbine has finished airing — the final episode aired January 21, 1984.
Is there a season 2 of Aura Battler Dunbine?
Yes — the story continues in The Wings of Rean (2005) and Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine (1988).
Where do I start Aura Battler Dunbine?
Start here: Aura Battler Dunbine is the first entry, followed by The Wings of Rean.
Is Aura Battler Dunbine based on a manga?
No. Aura Battler Dunbine is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Aura Battler Dunbine?
Aura Battler Dunbine was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Who sings the opening of Aura Battler Dunbine?
The opening, "Dunbine Tobu", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Aura Battler Dunbine?
Aura Battler Dunbine is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.