Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 34
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 13 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 27, 1979 – March 28, 1980
- Season
- Summer 1979
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Takao Yotsuji
- Music
- Gorou Oumi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 52/100
- Also known as
- Kagaku Bokentai Tansar 5, Kagaku Boukentai Tansar Five, Scientific Adventure Team Tansar 5
- Score across sites
- 5.50/10
Tags & Tropes
Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5
Synopsis
In 1999, a special mystery/paranormal investigative unit consisting of five youths is formed. The series uses a mix of real tokusatsu footage (vehicle scenes) and animation (character drama).
Should you watch Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5?
Only if you enjoy adventure, mystery and sci-fi.
Reception is lukewarm: 52/100 on AniList.
20.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 13 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
34 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takao Yotsuji
- Series composition
- Sukehiro Tomita
- Character design
- Mitsuru Suzuki
- Music
- Gorou Oumi
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Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 FAQ
How many episodes does Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 have?
Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 has 34 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 13 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5?
About 13 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 17 days; at one hour a day, about 14 days.
Is Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 finished?
Yes. Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 1980.
Is there a season 2 of Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5?
No sequel is listed for Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 as of October 2026.
Is Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 based on a manga?
No. Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5?
Kagaku Boukentai Tansar 5 was animated by Sunrise and directed by Takao Yotsuji.