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Estimated watch time
16h 15m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera96%War96%Fugitive92%Military90%Super Robot85%Ensemble Cast85%Tragedy85%Aliens80%Travel79%Philosophy79%
TVFINISHED1980 SPRING7.3 / 10 AniList score
Space Runaway Ideon
伝説巨神イデオン• Densetsu Kyojin Ideon
Synopsis & Story
From the continuing reclamation of the ruins of the planet Solo, mysterious mechas are excavated. But suddenly, an alien called Buff Clan attacks seeking the limitless energy “Ide.” The earthlings are backed into a corner, when the three mechas piloted by the earth boy Yuki Cosmo and others fuse together. Becoming the giant robot Ideon, they use their incredible power to fight back against Buff Clan. (Source: Sunrise)
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Space Runaway Ideon: should you watch it?
At a glance
Space Runaway Ideon has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 51% of 2,265 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 4.1K AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.9K have finished it.
At roughly 16 h 15 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially space opera, war, fugitive, military.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Space Runaway Ideon is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Ideon: Be Invoked (1982)
- Optional extras: The Ideon: A Contact
Episodes
39 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Character design
- Tomonori Kogawa
- Music
- Kouichi Sugiyama
Opening & ending themes
Openings
Endings
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Space Runaway Ideon FAQ
- How many episodes does Space Runaway Ideon have?
- Space Runaway Ideon has 39 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 15 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Space Runaway Ideon?
- About 16 h 15 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
- Is Space Runaway Ideon finished?
- Yes. Space Runaway Ideon has finished airing — the final episode aired January 30, 1981.
- Is there a season 2 of Space Runaway Ideon?
- Yes — the story continues in The Ideon: Be Invoked (1982).
- Where do I start Space Runaway Ideon?
- Start here: Space Runaway Ideon is the first entry, followed by The Ideon: Be Invoked.
- Is Space Runaway Ideon based on a manga?
- No. Space Runaway Ideon is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Space Runaway Ideon?
- Space Runaway Ideon was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
- Who sings the opening of Space Runaway Ideon?
- The opening, "Fukkatsu no Ideon", is performed by an uncredited artist.