Mashin Hero Wataru 1988
★ 7.1/10 · 15 votes AnimationAction & AdventureKidsSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 142 eps Ended
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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
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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
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Mashin Hero Wataru (TV Series 1988-1989) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
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“A comedic robot adventure with absurd visual gags and over-the-top action.”
Reasons to watch
- Unique visual comedy style with exaggerated physical gags
- Classic super robot action with a humorous twist
- Distinctive animation techniques derived from previous Sunrise works
Keep in mind
- 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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Season 1 · 45 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Savior is a Fourth Grader Mytharc Apr 16, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 23, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 7, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 14, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 21, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 28, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jun 4, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jun 11, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jun 18, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 25, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jul 2, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jul 9, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jul 16, 1988
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jul 23, 1988
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jul 30, 1988
- E16 Episode 16 Core Aug 6, 1988
- E17 Episode 17 Core Aug 13, 1988
- E18 Episode 18 Core Aug 20, 1988
- E19 Episode 19 Core Aug 27, 1988
- E20 Episode 20 Core Sep 3, 1988
- E21 Episode 21 Core Sep 10, 1988
- E22 Episode 22 Core Sep 16, 1988
- E23 Episode 23 Core Sep 30, 1988
- E24 Episode 24 Core Oct 7, 1988
- E25 Episode 25 Core Oct 14, 1988
- E26 Episode 26 Core Oct 28, 1988
- E27 Episode 27 Core Nov 4, 1988
- E28 Episode 28 Core Nov 11, 1988
- E29 Episode 29 Core Nov 18, 1988
- E30 Episode 30 Core Nov 25, 1988
- E31 Episode 31 Core Dec 2, 1988
- E32 Episode 32 Core Dec 9, 1988
- E33 Episode 33 Core Dec 16, 1988
- E34 Episode 34 Core Dec 23, 1988
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jan 11, 1989
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jan 20, 1989
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jan 27, 1989
- E38 Episode 38 Core Feb 3, 1989
- E39 Episode 39 Core Feb 10, 1989
- E40 Episode 40 Core Feb 17, 1989
- E41 Episode 41 Core Mar 3, 1989
- E42 Episode 42 Core Mar 10, 1989
- E43 Episode 43 Core Mar 17, 1989
- E44 Episode 44 Mytharc Mar 24, 1989
- E45 Episode 45 Mytharc Mar 31, 1989
Season 2 · 46 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 9, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 16, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 23, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 30, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 6, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 13, 1990
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 21, 1990
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 28, 1990
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 12, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 Core May 19, 1990
- E11 Episode 11 Core May 26, 1990
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jun 2, 1990
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jun 9, 1990
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jun 16, 1990
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jun 23, 1990
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jul 7, 1990
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jul 14, 1990
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jul 21, 1990
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jul 28, 1990
- E20 Episode 20 Core Aug 4, 1990
- E21 Episode 21 Core Aug 11, 1990
- E22 Episode 22 Core Aug 18, 1990
- E23 Episode 23 Core Aug 25, 1990
- E24 Episode 24 Core Sep 1, 1990
- E25 Episode 25 Core Sep 8, 1990
- E26 Episode 26 Core Sep 15, 1990
- E27 Episode 27 Core Sep 21, 1990
- E28 Episode 28 Core Sep 28, 1990
- E29 Episode 29 Core Oct 5, 1990
- E30 Episode 30 Core Oct 12, 1990
- E31 Episode 31 Core Oct 26, 1990
- E32 Episode 32 Core Nov 2, 1990
- E33 Episode 33 Core Nov 9, 1990
- E34 Episode 34 Core Nov 16, 1990
- E35 Episode 35 Core Nov 30, 1990
- E36 Episode 36 Core Dec 7, 1990
- E37 Episode 37 Core Dec 14, 1990
- E38 Episode 38 Core Dec 21, 1990
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jan 18, 1991
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jan 25, 1991
- E41 Episode 41 Core Feb 1, 1991
- E42 Episode 42 Core Feb 8, 1991
- E43 Episode 43 Core Feb 15, 1991
- E44 Episode 44 Core Feb 22, 1991
- E45 Episode 45 Mytharc Mar 1, 1991
- E46 Episode 46 Mytharc Mar 8, 1991
Season 3 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 2, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 9, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 16, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 23, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 30, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 6, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 13, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 20, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 27, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 4, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 11, 1997
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 18, 1997
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Core Mar 12, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Core Mar 19, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Core Mar 26, 1998
- E26 Episode 26 Core Apr 2, 1998
- E27 Episode 27 Core Apr 9, 1998
- E28 Episode 28 Core Apr 16, 1998
- E29 Episode 29 Core Apr 23, 1998
- E30 Episode 30 Core Apr 30, 1998
- E31 Episode 31 Core May 7, 1998
- E32 Episode 32 Core May 14, 1998
- E33 Episode 33 Core May 21, 1998
- E34 Episode 34 Core May 28, 1998
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jun 4, 1998
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jun 11, 1998
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jun 18, 1998
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jun 25, 1998
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jul 2, 1998
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jul 9, 1998
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jul 16, 1998
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jul 23, 1998
- E43 Episode 43 Core Jul 30, 1998
- E44 Episode 44 Core Aug 6, 1998
- E45 Episode 45 Core Aug 13, 1998
- E46 Episode 46 Core Aug 20, 1998
- E47 Episode 47 Core Aug 27, 1998
- E48 Episode 48 Core Sep 3, 1998
- E49 Episode 49 Core Sep 10, 1998
- E50 Episode 50 Mytharc Sep 17, 1998
- E51 Episode 51 Mytharc Sep 17, 1998
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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.
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