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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 7, 1987 – January 30, 1988
- Season
- Winter 1987
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Takeyuki Kanda
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Toshiyuki Watanabe
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
19h 12m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Real Robot90%War79%Military79%Politics79%Ensemble Cast79%Space79%
TVFINISHED1987 WINTER6.6 / 10 AniList score
Metal Armor Dragonar
機甲戦記ドラグナー• Kikou Senki Dragonar
Synopsis
A.D. 2087 - the United Lunar Empire Giganos wages war on the Earth Federation Military to take control of the planet and establish a "rebirth" of the human race. During an invasion of a colony by Giganos' forces, three civilian men stumble upon a trio of top-secret Metal Armor units called "Dragonars" and pilot them to combat the enemy forces.
Should you watch Metal Armor Dragonar?
Metal Armor Dragonar has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 45% of 461 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 984 AniList users who started it, 8.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 600 have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially real robot, war, military, politics.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
48 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Takeyuki Kanda
- Series composition
- Yoshitake Suzuki
- Character design
- Kenichi Oonuki
- Music
- Toshiyuki Watanabe
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
Endings (2)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Metal Armor Dragonar FAQ
How many episodes does Metal Armor Dragonar have?
Metal Armor Dragonar has 48 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 19 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Metal Armor Dragonar?
About 19 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 24 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Metal Armor Dragonar finished?
Yes. Metal Armor Dragonar has finished airing — the final episode aired January 30, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of Metal Armor Dragonar?
No sequel is listed for Metal Armor Dragonar as of October 2026.
Is Metal Armor Dragonar based on a manga?
No. Metal Armor Dragonar is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Metal Armor Dragonar?
Metal Armor Dragonar was animated by Sunrise and directed by Takeyuki Kanda.
Who sings the opening of Metal Armor Dragonar?
The opening, "Yume-iro Chaser", is performed by an uncredited artist.