TV-Series
Description
Ikusabe Wataru is a 9-year-old Japanese elementary student from Ryujin Elementary School, living with his parents. Initially ordinary, his life transforms when he unknowingly uses enchanted magatama beads from Ryujin Lake to decorate a clay robot model. This act summons the mystical yellow dragon Ryujinmaru, transporting him to the magical realm of Soukaizan. There, he is recognized as the reincarnation of a legendary savior destined to liberate the world from oppression.
He possesses shaggy black-brown hair and a distinctive habit of rubbing his nose with his fist, often punctuated by his catchphrase, "To put it simply..." His typical attire includes roller skates and casual clothes, but as the savior, he dons a formal white and blue uniform with red and gold shoulder pads, a crown tiara, and wields a broad sword in a red sheath.
Academically average, his talents shine in baseball, soccer, and wrestling, with dreams of becoming a Little League pitcher or astronaut. He avoids vegetables like konjac, onions, and carrots. His personality is defined by unwavering altruism, a powerful sense of justice, and chronic hero syndrome, compelling him to protect the vulnerable and challenge deceitful foes. Generally cheerful and optimistic, he sometimes displays overconfidence and impulsiveness, leading to trouble. He fears snakes.
His quest unfolds across media:
In the original series, he readily embraces his savior role, ascending Soukaizan's tiers to defeat overlords and restore color to the world's monochrome rainbow. He forges key alliances with allies like the kunoichi Himiko Shinobibe and the swordsman Shibaraku Tsurugibe. His bond with Ryujinmaru deepens as he learns techniques like the Flying Dragon Fist and Dragon Sword.
The sequel series finds him returning reluctantly to Soukaizan after only one week home. He confronts the revelation that his friend Toraoh is a brainwashed entity, demonstrating emotional resilience.
The OVA *The Never-Ending Tale of Time* explores his insecurities about his savior status, revealing he perseveres out of duty rather than innate confidence.
In *Super Mashin Hero Wataru*, he suffers memory loss and briefly turns delinquent after his "good heart" is stolen. Reuniting with Ryujinmaru restores his memories, but intense rage over a trick suggesting Toraoh's death leads to reckless actions.
The 2020 web animation *The Seven Spirits of Ryujinmaru* depicts him navigating parallel worlds, his appearance and role adapting to each dimension's reality, parodying world-hopping protagonists like Kamen Rider Decade.
His primary ability is commanding Ryujinmaru, which transforms into powered-up forms like New Ryujinmaru for space combat. He also exhibits exceptional physical agility and combat adaptability. Core relationships include deep trust with Ryujinmaru, mentorship under Shibaraku, and playful camaraderie with Himiko. His dynamic with Toraoh involves repeated betrayals and reconciliations, reflecting themes of redemption.
He possesses shaggy black-brown hair and a distinctive habit of rubbing his nose with his fist, often punctuated by his catchphrase, "To put it simply..." His typical attire includes roller skates and casual clothes, but as the savior, he dons a formal white and blue uniform with red and gold shoulder pads, a crown tiara, and wields a broad sword in a red sheath.
Academically average, his talents shine in baseball, soccer, and wrestling, with dreams of becoming a Little League pitcher or astronaut. He avoids vegetables like konjac, onions, and carrots. His personality is defined by unwavering altruism, a powerful sense of justice, and chronic hero syndrome, compelling him to protect the vulnerable and challenge deceitful foes. Generally cheerful and optimistic, he sometimes displays overconfidence and impulsiveness, leading to trouble. He fears snakes.
His quest unfolds across media:
In the original series, he readily embraces his savior role, ascending Soukaizan's tiers to defeat overlords and restore color to the world's monochrome rainbow. He forges key alliances with allies like the kunoichi Himiko Shinobibe and the swordsman Shibaraku Tsurugibe. His bond with Ryujinmaru deepens as he learns techniques like the Flying Dragon Fist and Dragon Sword.
The sequel series finds him returning reluctantly to Soukaizan after only one week home. He confronts the revelation that his friend Toraoh is a brainwashed entity, demonstrating emotional resilience.
The OVA *The Never-Ending Tale of Time* explores his insecurities about his savior status, revealing he perseveres out of duty rather than innate confidence.
In *Super Mashin Hero Wataru*, he suffers memory loss and briefly turns delinquent after his "good heart" is stolen. Reuniting with Ryujinmaru restores his memories, but intense rage over a trick suggesting Toraoh's death leads to reckless actions.
The 2020 web animation *The Seven Spirits of Ryujinmaru* depicts him navigating parallel worlds, his appearance and role adapting to each dimension's reality, parodying world-hopping protagonists like Kamen Rider Decade.
His primary ability is commanding Ryujinmaru, which transforms into powered-up forms like New Ryujinmaru for space combat. He also exhibits exceptional physical agility and combat adaptability. Core relationships include deep trust with Ryujinmaru, mentorship under Shibaraku, and playful camaraderie with Himiko. His dynamic with Toraoh involves repeated betrayals and reconciliations, reflecting themes of redemption.