Matchless Raijin-Oh 1991
What is Matchless Raijin-Oh?
Matchless Raijin-Oh is a Japanese anime television series that falls within the animation, kids, action and adventure, and science fiction and fantasy genres. The program was produced by Sunrise and funded by Tomy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 3, 1991
- Last aired
- Mar 18, 1992
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Matchless Raijin-Oh is a Japanese anime television series that falls within the animation, kids, action and adventure, and science fiction and fantasy genres. The program was produced by Sunrise and funded by Tomy. It consists of 51 episodes and originally aired in Japan from April 3, 1991, to March 25, 1992. The series is recognized as the first generation of the Eldran franchise.
The plot follows the warrior of light known as Eldran and his robot, Raijin-Oh. After sustaining injuries during a battle against the Jaku Empire, which originates from the 5th-dimensional world, Eldran and his robot fall into a 5th-grade classroom at Hinobori School. Because Eldran is incapacitated, the students of the 5th-grade class take on the responsibility of protecting the Earth. Operating under the name Earth Defense Class, these students act on behalf of the damaged warrior to defend the planet. The series is also known by its Japanese title, Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh, which translates to Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh.
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“A group of fifth graders must defend Earth after a robot warrior crashes into their school.”
- unique premise involving school children
- classic giant robot battles
- premise may feel geared toward younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young students thrust into heroic roles to save the world.
The series features animated action sequences involving giant robots and interdimensional threats.
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Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Raijin-Oh Arrives Mytharc Apr 3, 1991
- E2 We Are the Earth Defense Class Core Apr 10, 1991
- E3 Tests Are a Huge Annoyance!? Core Apr 17, 1991
- E4 Protect the Field of Flowers! Core Apr 24, 1991
- E5 Decision! Unrivaled Dragon Tail Core May 1, 1991
- E6 Survive the Traffic War! Core May 8, 1991
- E7 Taking Care of Drunkard Core May 15, 1991
- E8 Absolute Union of Friendship! Core May 22, 1991
- E9 Blowing Away Moldy Feelings Core May 29, 1991
- E10 The Town Where Gasoline Vanished Core Jun 5, 1991
- E11 Cookie's Nightmare Core Jun 12, 1991
- E12 The Pool is Too Hot Core Jun 19, 1991
- E13 Get Back the Baby!! Core Jun 26, 1991
- E14 Final Match! Baseball Core Jul 3, 1991
- E15 Fly at Mach 9! Core Jul 10, 1991
- E16 Crash Course in Returning the Shot! Core Jul 17, 1991
- E17 Teacher is a Jaaku Beast!? Core Jul 24, 1991
- E18 Presentation! Earth Defense Class' Secrets Core Jul 31, 1991
- E19 Seaside School is in Chaos!! Core Aug 7, 1991
- E20 Maria has Disappeared! Core Aug 14, 1991
- E21 The Enemy is Raijin-Oh!? Core Aug 21, 1991
- E22 Departure! The Invincible Warrior Core Aug 28, 1991
- E23 Come Forth! Absolutely Invincible Union!! Core Sep 4, 1991
- E24 Dog/Cat Panic Plan! Core Sep 11, 1991
- E25 Getting the Scoop!! Core Sep 18, 1991
- E26 Great African Battle! Core Sep 25, 1991
- E27 Defeat the Earthquake Core Oct 2, 1991
- E28 Garuma's Competition of Fear!! Core Oct 9, 1991
- E29 Appear! Super Jaaku Beast Core Oct 16, 1991
- E30 Jaaku beast is a Friend? Core Oct 23, 1991
- E31 Fierce Battle! Channel War Core Oct 30, 1991
- E32 Adventure in the Haunted House Core Nov 6, 1991
- E33 Terror! Dancing Jaaku Beast Core Nov 13, 1991
- E34 Skiing is Too Cold Core Nov 20, 1991
- E35 Vanished Commander Core Nov 27, 1991
- E36 Jaaku Beast is an Ally of Justice!? Core Dec 4, 1991
- E37 Graffiti Revolt Core Dec 11, 1991
- E38 Psychic Jin Core Dec 18, 1991
- E39 The Celebration is a Troubling Thing Core Dec 25, 1991
- E40 Belzeb's Great Approach Core Jan 1, 1992
- E41 Kidnapping of the Absolutely Invincible Core Jan 8, 1992
- E42 Protect the Secret of the School! Core Jan 15, 1992
- E43 Super Giant Reiko Appears! Core Jan 22, 1992
- E44 Decisive Micro-Battle! Core Jan 29, 1992
- E45 Broadcast! Earth Defense Class Facts!! Core Feb 5, 1992
- E46 Taida Becomes an Earthling Core Feb 12, 1992
- E47 Adult to Child Chaos!? Core Feb 19, 1992
- E48 Transformation! Black Taida Core Feb 26, 1992
- E49 Appear! Jaaku Empire Core Mar 4, 1992
- E50 Defeat Emperor Warza! Mytharc Mar 11, 1992
- E51 Our Dreams are Absolutely Invincible! Mytharc Mar 18, 1992
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise?
A group of fifth-grade students becomes the Earth Defense Class after a robot warrior crashes into their school.
Who is the robot warrior?
The robot is named Raijin-Oh, piloted by the warrior of light Eldran.
Who are the antagonists?
The enemies are from the Jaku Empire, which originates from the 5th-dimensional world.
What happens to Eldran?
Eldran is injured during a battle, forcing the students to take over his duties.
Where does the story take place?
The events occur at Hinobori School.
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