OVA
Description
Ikusabe Wataru starts as an ordinary Japanese elementary schooler at Ryujin Elementary, living with both parents. He displays typical childhood energy, occasional lateness, academic challenges, and a dislike for onions and konjac. His look features distinctive bouncy hair and nose, often rubbed with his fist while declaring his catchphrase, "To put it simply..." Though average in schoolwork, he possesses a fierce sense of justice, confronting bullies and deception.
His adventure ignites when he uses magatama stones from Ryujin Lake to decorate a school project clay robot. This act summons a dragon that whisks him to the fantasy realm of Shinbukai, specifically Soukaizan. Locals identify him as the reincarnation of a legendary savior who vanquished darkness millennia ago, a destiny tied to his "Ikusabe Clan" bloodline. This heritage lets him bond with the dragon spirit Ryujinmaru, transforming his clay model into a combat mecha.
As savior, he dons white and blue robes, red and white shoulder pads, gold cuffs, a crown tiara, white shoes, and a broad sword in a red sheath. His inherent cheerfulness, optimism, and impulsiveness fuel him, sometimes leading to overconfidence. Yet his unwavering moral compass drives him to shield the vulnerable and challenge corrupt powers, winning respect from allies and former foes. Key companions include kunoichi Himiko Shinobibe, swordsman Shibaraku Tsurugibe, later joined by figures like Umihiko and Toraoh.
His quest spans dimensions. Initially liberating Soukaizan's tiered realms from demonic rulers to restore color to a faded rainbow, his journey later extends to stellar provinces in Seikaizan. Growth involves mastering new Ryujinmaru techniques and forms: Flame Dragon Fist, Flying Dragon Fist, and elemental Soaring Dragon Sword finishers. These evolutions answer escalating threats, including battles where Ryujinmaru’s power is sealed or depleted, forcing strategic adaptation. Later narratives like "The Seven Spirits of Ryujinmaru" see him battle across realities when Ryujinmaru’s essence fragments, testing his resilience and leadership.
Expanded media like radio dramas and novelizations such as "Tiger King Legend" explore secondary legacy layers, revealing Toraoh’s true identity as a brainwashed ally. His influence endures in continuity reboots like "Mashin Creator Wataru," where new protagonists inherit his role, cementing his symbolic status as a generational beacon of hope. Dreams of becoming a Little League pitcher or astronaut reflect his grounded aspirations amid extraordinary responsibilities.
His adventure ignites when he uses magatama stones from Ryujin Lake to decorate a school project clay robot. This act summons a dragon that whisks him to the fantasy realm of Shinbukai, specifically Soukaizan. Locals identify him as the reincarnation of a legendary savior who vanquished darkness millennia ago, a destiny tied to his "Ikusabe Clan" bloodline. This heritage lets him bond with the dragon spirit Ryujinmaru, transforming his clay model into a combat mecha.
As savior, he dons white and blue robes, red and white shoulder pads, gold cuffs, a crown tiara, white shoes, and a broad sword in a red sheath. His inherent cheerfulness, optimism, and impulsiveness fuel him, sometimes leading to overconfidence. Yet his unwavering moral compass drives him to shield the vulnerable and challenge corrupt powers, winning respect from allies and former foes. Key companions include kunoichi Himiko Shinobibe, swordsman Shibaraku Tsurugibe, later joined by figures like Umihiko and Toraoh.
His quest spans dimensions. Initially liberating Soukaizan's tiered realms from demonic rulers to restore color to a faded rainbow, his journey later extends to stellar provinces in Seikaizan. Growth involves mastering new Ryujinmaru techniques and forms: Flame Dragon Fist, Flying Dragon Fist, and elemental Soaring Dragon Sword finishers. These evolutions answer escalating threats, including battles where Ryujinmaru’s power is sealed or depleted, forcing strategic adaptation. Later narratives like "The Seven Spirits of Ryujinmaru" see him battle across realities when Ryujinmaru’s essence fragments, testing his resilience and leadership.
Expanded media like radio dramas and novelizations such as "Tiger King Legend" explore secondary legacy layers, revealing Toraoh’s true identity as a brainwashed ally. His influence endures in continuity reboots like "Mashin Creator Wataru," where new protagonists inherit his role, cementing his symbolic status as a generational beacon of hope. Dreams of becoming a Little League pitcher or astronaut reflect his grounded aspirations amid extraordinary responsibilities.