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Special Armored Battalion Dorvack

1983·Show
36Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.1

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The future and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Special Armored Battalion Dorvack is an anime series aired from 1983 to 1984 in Japan and Hong Kong. There were 36 episodes. Other loosely translated names are "Dorvack", "Dolbuk", "Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack", "Special Machine Army Dorvack", "Machine Corps Dorvack", "Armored Trooper Dorvack", "Tokusou Kihei Dorvack", "Comando Dolbuck", "Dolbuk, Defensores de la Tierra".
Classic Mecha Anime80s Sci-FiGiant Robot BattlesAlien InvasionMilitary ActionRetro AnimeHigh AdrenalineFuturistic WarfareIconic DesignNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Hiroshi Kazuoka
Produced by:
Minoru Ono, Kazuya Maeda
Composed by:
Masahiro Ikumi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Special Armored Battalion Dorvack worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Special Armored Battalion Dorvack rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Special Armored Battalion Dorvack have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 36 episodes.

When did Special Armored Battalion Dorvack air?

It ran from 1983 to 1984 and has ended.

What language is Special Armored Battalion Dorvack in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Special Armored Battalion Dorvack use?

Super PrototypeTransforming MechaHuman AliensAlien InvasionBadass CrewGuys Smash, Girls ShootMilitaries Are UselessCyber CyclopsInvading RefugeesTransformation Is a Free ActionColony Ship

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Special Armored Battalion Dorvack, including Super Prototype, Transforming Mecha, Human Aliens.