NG Knight Lamune & 40

1990·Show
38Episodes in1Season
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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NG Knight Lamune & 40 fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Games, fantasy, and the future

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Baba Lamune, a 4th grader, is pulled into another world after he beats a video game he bought from a street peddler. He arrives in Hara-Hara to discover he's destined to save the world from the evil Don Harumage, with the help of the Guardian Knights, free-thinking robots. The writing is heavy with word-play; even the characters are named after popular Japanese drinks. It has 4 sequels, including 3 OVA, named "[NG or VS] Knight Lamune & 40"
Classic AnimeMecha ComedyAbsurdist HumorWordplay & PunsFantasy AdventureWhimsical Sci-FiVideo Game InspiredEccentric CharactersBright & EnergeticNostalgic Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Koji Masunari, Yoshihisa Matsumoto, Tsuyoshi Kabumoto
Written by:
Takao Koyama, Mayori Sekijima, Katsuhiko Chiba

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about NG Knight Lamune & 40

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NG Knight Lamune & 40 legally?

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NG Knight Lamune & 40 is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll and Retrocrush in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Retrocrush, and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is NG Knight Lamune & 40 worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does NG Knight Lamune & 40 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 38 episodes.

When did NG Knight Lamune & 40 air?

It ran from 1990 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is NG Knight Lamune & 40 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch NG Knight Lamune & 40?

4CADEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for NG Knight Lamune & 40 in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does NG Knight Lamune & 40 use?

Legacy CharacterPsychic PowersBig Ol' EyebrowsCool ShipEdible Theme NamingBig EaterSummon Everyman HeroAnimation BumpShout-OutTransforming MechaHeel–Face TurnWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for NG Knight Lamune & 40, including Legacy Character, Psychic Powers, Big Ol' Eyebrows.

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