Edward Mito
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 31, 1981 – January 30, 1982
- Season
- Winter 1981
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Katsutoshi Sasaki
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- Robot King Daioja, Saikyou Robo Daiohja, Saikyou Robo Daioja
- Score across sites
- 6.02/10
Estimated watch time
16h 40m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Robot60%Male Protagonist60%Space60%Episodic20%
overview details
Synopsis
This is the story of Mito Mitsukuni in mecha style. Prince of the Edon Star, Edward Mito begins a trip to the galaxy with his servant Baron Kalkus, Duke Skead and the ninja girl Shinobu. Under the false identity of Bocchan, Suke and Kaku they help the oppressed people and fight with the super robot Daioja.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Saikyou Robot Daioja?
Only if you enjoy mecha and sci-fi, especially stories with super robot, male protagonist, space.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 59% of 187 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
16.6% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 16 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Katsutoshi Sasaki
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Saikyou Robot Daioja FAQ
How many episodes does Saikyou Robot Daioja have?
Saikyou Robot Daioja has 50 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 16 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Saikyou Robot Daioja?
About 16 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Saikyou Robot Daioja finished?
Yes. Saikyou Robot Daioja has finished airing — the final episode aired January 30, 1982.
Is there a season 2 of Saikyou Robot Daioja?
No sequel is listed for Saikyou Robot Daioja as of October 2026.
Is Saikyou Robot Daioja based on a manga?
No. Saikyou Robot Daioja is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Saikyou Robot Daioja?
Saikyou Robot Daioja was animated by Sunrise and directed by Katsutoshi Sasaki.
Who sings the opening of Saikyou Robot Daioja?
The opening, "Saikyou Robot Daioja", is performed by an uncredited artist.