Mashin Hero Wataru

TV SERIES 1988 3 SEASONS

Overview

Mashin Hero Wataru is a comedy/adventure Super Robot multimedia franchise originally consisting of 45 episode anime series created by Sunrise first aired on April 15, 1988. Sunrise credited "Hajime Yatate" for the storyline and Shuji Iuchi directed the series. The series employs a kinetic visual gag style, often employing characters running with their feet over their shoulders derived from Sunrise's previous Super Robot anime series Choriki Robo Galatt.

This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Mayumi Tanaka

Wataru Ikusabe (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Ryujinmaru (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara

Himiko Shinobibe (voice)

Tomomichi Nishimura

Shibaraku Tsurugibe (voice)

Kenichi Ogata

Genryūsai Shinobibe (voice)

Kazue Ikura

Konami Yoshida

Yumiko Shibata

Seasons

Specials

5 Episodes • Aired 1989-08-05

No season overview provided for this season.

Mashin Hero Wataru

45 Episodes • Aired 1988-04-16

Wataru, a boy in grade four, gets blown into a world in another dimension, Shinbukai, where he is told he is the hero of this world. He becomes able to summon Ryujinmaru, a robot-like partner, and he helps save the people of the world from an emerging evil power.

Mashin Hero Wataru 2

46 Episodes • Aired 1990-03-09

The other-dimensional world where Wataru had secured peace is in danger of occupation again. Wataru is back with an upgraded Ryujinmaru to stop Dowarudar, the evil of all evils.

Super Mashin Hero Wataru

51 Episodes • Aired 1997-10-02

Wataru, a fourth grader, is once again taken to Shinbukai, a world in another dimension, as its savior, ten days after he had last returned from there. He heads for the Soukaizan, invaded by the Donarukami family from the dark world. Wataru enters the Soukaizan with Himiko and Shibaraku. As they meet new friends along the way, they also bravely confront their enemies. Will Wataru be able to stop the Donarukami’s plot?