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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 19, 1991 – February 18, 1992
- Season
- Winter 1991
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hajime Kamegaki
- Original creator
- Monkey Punch
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
20h 50m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
TVFINISHED1991 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
THE RESCUE KIDS
緊急発進セイバーキッズ• Kinkyuu Hasshin Saver Kids
Synopsis
An adventure anime series by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, originally created by mangaka Monkey Punch.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch THE RESCUE KIDS?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList. It's the #23 highest-rated anime of 1991.
18.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 20 h 50 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
- Monkey Punch
- Director
- Hajime Kamegaki
- Character design
- Osamu Nabeshima
If you like THE RESCUE KIDS
THE RESCUE KIDS FAQ
How many episodes does THE RESCUE KIDS have?
THE RESCUE KIDS has 50 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 20 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch THE RESCUE KIDS?
About 20 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is THE RESCUE KIDS finished?
Yes. THE RESCUE KIDS has finished airing — the final episode aired February 18, 1992.
Is there a season 2 of THE RESCUE KIDS?
No sequel is listed for THE RESCUE KIDS as of October 2026.
Is THE RESCUE KIDS based on a manga?
No. THE RESCUE KIDS is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.