TV-Series
Description
"Aura Battler Dunbine" is a 49-episode mecha anime series set in the fantastical world of Byston Well, a realm where advanced technology and magic coexist. The story begins when Sho Zama, a young motocross racer from Earth, is transported to Byston Well after a mysterious accident. In this world, humans harness a mystical energy called "Aura" to power biomechanical war machines known as Aura Battlers. These machines are piloted by warriors who fight for control over the land and its resources.

Sho is quickly drawn into the conflict between two major factions: the kingdom of Mi Ferario, led by the noble King Drake Luft, and the rebel forces of the Aura Battler pilots, who seek to overthrow the oppressive rule of the upper class. Sho allies with the rebels, piloting the powerful Aura Battler Dunbine, a machine that becomes central to the struggle. Alongside him are key characters such as Marvel Frozen, a skilled pilot and leader of the rebels, and Neal Given, a former noble who defects to the rebel cause after witnessing the injustices of the ruling class.

As the war escalates, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of wielding immense power. The conflict takes on a broader scope when it is revealed that Byston Well is intrinsically connected to Earth, and the war threatens to spill over into Sho's home world. The series delves into the moral complexities of warfare, as characters grapple with their roles in the conflict and the impact of their actions on both Byston Well and Earth.

The story reaches its climax as the factions clash in a final, decisive battle. The resolution of the war brings profound changes to Byston Well, with the fate of its inhabitants and the future of Aura Battlers left uncertain. Throughout the series, the interplay between technology, magic, and human ambition drives the narrative, creating a richly layered tale of conflict and redemption. The characters' journeys are marked by personal growth, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a better future, making "Aura Battler Dunbine" a compelling exploration of war and its consequences.
Information
Aura Battler Dunbine
聖戦士ダンバイン
Holy Warrior Dunbine
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 49
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 02/05/1983 – 01/21/1984
Categories
Genre
Adventure
Settings
FantasySci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Aura Battlers
2Given's Mansion
3Escape from Laas Wau
4Elmelie's Hardships
5Keen in Danger
6Tragedy at the Forest of the Moon
7Night Before the Dawn of the War
8Laas Wau Once Again
9Earth and Sky
10Father and Child
11Offense and Defense of Kiron Castle
12Garalia's Pursuit
13Todd's Violent Advance
14Battle at Elf Castle
15Furaon Moves Not
16Skies Over Tokyo
17The People of Upper Earth
18Flash of Garalia
19Battler Shou
20Bern's Counterattack
21Fugitive Elmelie
22Soldier: Elmelie Luft
23Musiy's Pursuit
24Attack vs. Attack
25Joint War
26Elle's Spiritual Powers
27Queen of the Red Storm
28Goraon's Take-off
29Billbine Appears
30The Silkie's Escape
31The Omen of the Black Knight
32Surfacing
33Machine Expansion
34Aura Barrier
35Goraon's Scorching Heat
36The Enemy Is Gea Gring
37Hyper Jeril
38Time Bomb
39Bishott’s Prisoner
40Paris Blazes
41Europe Front
42Insurrection of the People of Upper Earth
43Hyper Show
44Guran Attack
45Beyond the Todd
46Operation Remote Control
47Drake Luft
48Cross Fight
49Chum Huau
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Script
    Minoru Yokitani
    Yūji Watanabe
  • Episode Director
    Osamu Sekita
    Shuji Iuchi
    Iku Suzuki
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Kouji Kawate
    Toshifumi Kawase
  • Character Design
  • Animation Director
    Akira Shinoda
    Nobuyoshi Sasakado
    Akihiro Kanayama
    Nobukazu Sakuma
    Hideaki Sakamoto
    Masayuki Yagi
    Eiichi Endō
    Saburō Sakamoto
  • Sound Director
    Sadayoshi Fujino
    Tadayoshi Fujino
  • Music
    Katsuhiro Tsubonō
  • Director of Photography
    Akio Saitō
Production
  • Production
    Sunrise
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    Nagoya Broadcasting Network