Mashin Hero Wataru 1988
What is Mashin Hero Wataru?
Mashin Hero Wataru is a Japanese animated series that blends comedy, adventure, and super‑robot elements. Produced by Sunrise, the franchise began as a 45‑episode television series that premiered on April 15 1988.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 142
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 16, 1988
- Last aired
- Sep 17, 1998
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Mashin Hero Wataru is a Japanese animated series that blends comedy, adventure, and super‑robot elements. Produced by Sunrise, the franchise began as a 45‑episode television series that premiered on April 15 1988. Sunrise credited the collective pseudonym “Hajime Yatate” for the storyline, while Shuji Iuchi served as
Should you watch it?
“A comedic robot adventure with absurd visual gags and over-the-top action.”
- Unique visual comedy style with exaggerated physical gags
- Classic super robot action with a humorous twist
- Distinctive animation techniques derived from previous Sunrise works
- Visual gags may feel repetitive to some viewers
- Comedy style is very specific and might not appeal to all audiences
Watch it if you enjoy unconventional robot anime with slapstick humor.
Suitable for general audiences who enjoy comedic anime with fantastical elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 45 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Savior is a Fourth Grader Apr 16, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 23, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 May 7, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 May 14, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 May 21, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 May 28, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Jun 4, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 11, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 18, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 25, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Jul 2, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 9, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 16, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Jul 23, 1988
- E15 Episode 15 Jul 30, 1988
- E16 Episode 16 Aug 6, 1988
- E17 Episode 17 Aug 13, 1988
- E18 Episode 18 Aug 20, 1988
- E19 Episode 19 Aug 27, 1988
- E20 Episode 20 Sep 3, 1988
- E21 Episode 21 Sep 10, 1988
- E22 Episode 22 Sep 16, 1988
- E23 Episode 23 Sep 30, 1988
- E24 Episode 24 Oct 7, 1988
- E25 Episode 25 Oct 14, 1988
- E26 Episode 26 Oct 28, 1988
- E27 Episode 27 Nov 4, 1988
- E28 Episode 28 Nov 11, 1988
- E29 Episode 29 Nov 18, 1988
- E30 Episode 30 Nov 25, 1988
- E31 Episode 31 Dec 2, 1988
- E32 Episode 32 Dec 9, 1988
- E33 Episode 33 Dec 16, 1988
- E34 Episode 34 Dec 23, 1988
- E35 Episode 35 Jan 11, 1989
- E36 Episode 36 Jan 20, 1989
- E37 Episode 37 Jan 27, 1989
- E38 Episode 38 Feb 3, 1989
- E39 Episode 39 Feb 10, 1989
- E40 Episode 40 Feb 17, 1989
- E41 Episode 41 Mar 3, 1989
- E42 Episode 42 Mar 10, 1989
- E43 Episode 43 Mar 17, 1989
- E44 Episode 44 Mar 24, 1989
- E45 Episode 45 Mar 31, 1989
Season 2 · 46 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 9, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 16, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 23, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 30, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 6, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 13, 1990
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 21, 1990
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 28, 1990
- E9 Episode 9 May 12, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 May 19, 1990
- E11 Episode 11 May 26, 1990
- E12 Episode 12 Jun 2, 1990
- E13 Episode 13 Jun 9, 1990
- E14 Episode 14 Jun 16, 1990
- E15 Episode 15 Jun 23, 1990
- E16 Episode 16 Jul 7, 1990
- E17 Episode 17 Jul 14, 1990
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 21, 1990
- E19 Episode 19 Jul 28, 1990
- E20 Episode 20 Aug 4, 1990
- E21 Episode 21 Aug 11, 1990
- E22 Episode 22 Aug 18, 1990
- E23 Episode 23 Aug 25, 1990
- E24 Episode 24 Sep 1, 1990
- E25 Episode 25 Sep 8, 1990
- E26 Episode 26 Sep 15, 1990
- E27 Episode 27 Sep 21, 1990
- E28 Episode 28 Sep 28, 1990
- E29 Episode 29 Oct 5, 1990
- E30 Episode 30 Oct 12, 1990
- E31 Episode 31 Oct 26, 1990
- E32 Episode 32 Nov 2, 1990
- E33 Episode 33 Nov 9, 1990
- E34 Episode 34 Nov 16, 1990
- E35 Episode 35 Nov 30, 1990
- E36 Episode 36 Dec 7, 1990
- E37 Episode 37 Dec 14, 1990
- E38 Episode 38 Dec 21, 1990
- E39 Episode 39 Jan 18, 1991
- E40 Episode 40 Jan 25, 1991
- E41 Episode 41 Feb 1, 1991
- E42 Episode 42 Feb 8, 1991
- E43 Episode 43 Feb 15, 1991
- E44 Episode 44 Feb 22, 1991
- E45 Episode 45 Mar 1, 1991
- E46 Episode 46 Mar 8, 1991
Season 3 · 51 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 2, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 9, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 16, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 23, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 30, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 6, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 13, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 20, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 27, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 4, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 11, 1997
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 18, 1997
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 25, 1997
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 8, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Jan 15, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Jan 22, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Jan 29, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Feb 5, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Feb 12, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Feb 19, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Feb 26, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Mar 5, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 12, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 19, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Mar 26, 1998
- E26 Episode 26 Apr 2, 1998
- E27 Episode 27 Apr 9, 1998
- E28 Episode 28 Apr 16, 1998
- E29 Episode 29 Apr 23, 1998
- E30 Episode 30 Apr 30, 1998
- E31 Episode 31 May 7, 1998
- E32 Episode 32 May 14, 1998
- E33 Episode 33 May 21, 1998
- E34 Episode 34 May 28, 1998
- E35 Episode 35 Jun 4, 1998
- E36 Episode 36 Jun 11, 1998
- E37 Episode 37 Jun 18, 1998
- E38 Episode 38 Jun 25, 1998
- E39 Episode 39 Jul 2, 1998
- E40 Episode 40 Jul 9, 1998
- E41 Episode 41 Jul 16, 1998
- E42 Episode 42 Jul 23, 1998
- E43 Episode 43 Jul 30, 1998
- E44 Episode 44 Aug 6, 1998
- E45 Episode 45 Aug 13, 1998
- E46 Episode 46 Aug 20, 1998
- E47 Episode 47 Aug 27, 1998
- E48 Episode 48 Sep 3, 1998
- E49 Episode 49 Sep 10, 1998
- E50 Episode 50 Sep 17, 1998
- E51 Episode 51 Sep 17, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What type of comedy does this series use?
The series employs kinetic visual gags including characters running with their feet over their shoulders.
When was the series first aired?
The series first aired in 1988.
How many episodes are in the series?
The original anime series consists of 45 episodes.
Who directed the series?
Shuji Iuchi directed the series.
What studio created this series?
Sunrise created the series and credited Hajime Yatate for the storyline.