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Mashin Hero Wataru

1988·Show
142Episodes in3Seasons
72
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Super Robot Mecha ActionWhimsical Fantasy AdventureNostalgic 80s AnimeKinetic Slapstick ComedyHeartwarming Hero's JourneySword-and-Sorcery Sci-Fi BlendIconic Sunrise AnimationPlayful Character DynamicsHigh-Energy Battle Sequences

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Is Mashin Hero Wataru worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mashin Hero Wataru rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Mashin Hero Wataru have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 142 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Mashin Hero Wataru air?

It ran from 1988 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Mashin Hero Wataru in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Mashin Hero Wataru?

2JPTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mashin Hero Wataru in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mashin Hero Wataru use?

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TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Mashin Hero Wataru, including Planetville, Epileptic Flashing Lights, Cerebus Syndrome.