Ibuki Momoi
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 1999 – March 28, 2000
- Season
- Fall 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Xebec
- Director
- Seiji Mizushima
- Music
- Kenji Kawai, Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work79%Real Robot65%Military50%Aliens40%Super Robot40%
TVFINISHED1999 FALL6.8 / 10 AniList score
Dai-Guard
地球防衛企業ダイ・ガード• Chikyuu Bouei Kigyou Dai-Guard
Synopsis
Thirteen years after their sudden disappearance, an alien race known as the Heterodyne resurface without warning. To combat the Heterodyne, three office workers from the 21st Century Security Corporation operate Dai-Guard - a giant robot no longer regarded as an oversized paperweight. Unfortunately, Dai-Guard is somewhat obsolete and in disrepair. It's a tough job, but salarymen can also save the world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Dai-Guard?
Dai-Guard has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 44% of 763 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #31 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 1.4K AniList users who started it, 7.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1K have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Mecha — especially work, real robot.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Seiji Mizushima
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Character design
- Mitsuru Ishihara
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Roji Ura no Uchuu Shounen” by The Cobratwisters
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hashire Hashire” by Kyouko Endou
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Dai-Guard FAQ
How many episodes does Dai-Guard have?
Dai-Guard has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Dai-Guard?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Dai-Guard finished?
Yes. Dai-Guard has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Dai-Guard?
No sequel is listed for Dai-Guard as of October 2026.
Is Dai-Guard based on a manga?
No. Dai-Guard is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Dai-Guard?
Dai-Guard was animated by Xebec and directed by Seiji Mizushima.
Who sings the opening of Dai-Guard?
The opening, "Roji Ura no Uchuu Shounen", is performed by The Cobratwisters.
Where can I watch Dai-Guard?
Dai-Guard is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.