Series synopsis
Matchless Raijin-Oh, also known as 絶対無敵ライジンオー is a Japanese animation kids action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 3, 1991. It ended on March 18, 1992. It stars Rica Matsumoto, Rie Iwatsubo, Mari Maruta and Konami Yoshida.
The warrior of light Eldran and his robot Raijin-Oh, get injured in a battle with the Jaku Empire from the 5th-dimensional world. They fall down into the 5th grade class at Hinobori School. On behalf of the damaged Eldran, the “Earth Defense Class” takes up protecting the Earth.
Premise
The warrior of light Eldran and his robot Raijin-Oh, get injured in a battle with the Jaku Empire from the 5th-dimensional world. They fall down into the 5th grade class at Hinobori School. On behalf of the damaged Eldran, the “Earth Defense Class” takes up protecting the Earth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rica Matsumoto as Jin Hyuga (voice)
- Rie Iwatsubo as Asuka Tsukishiro (voice)
- Mari Maruta as Koji Hoshiyama (voice)
- Konami Yoshida as Maria Shiratori (voice)
- Mami Matsui as Hiroshi Takamori (voice)
- Kyōko Minami as Kirara Haruno (voice)
- Bin Shimada as Tsutomu Kojima / Eldran (voice)
- Saori Sugimoto as Miki Mano / Reiko Ikeda (voice)
Supporting cast
- Ai Satou as Aiko Shimada (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Ruruko Himeki (voice)
- Chisa Yokoyama as Ruriko Izumi (voice)
- Kumiko Watanabe as Youichi Fujinami (voice)
- Miki Ito as Etsuko Oomiya (voice)
- Urara Takano as Minoru Yamaguchi / Reoni (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 55 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | September 30, 1992 | February 24, 1993 |
| Season 1 | 51 | April 3, 1991 | March 18, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grade 5 Class 3 Memorial | September 30, 1992 |
| 2 | Grand Strategy to First Love! | September 30, 1992 |
| 3 | Dream Diary: Karakuri of Hinobori Castle | December 16, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Raijin-Oh Arrives Eldran piloting the mecha Raijin-Oh crash lands into Hinobori's elementary school. With the last of his powers, Eldran saves the ones in the school at the moment: class 3 of the 5th grade. He entrust them with Raijin-Oh and the duties to protect the Earth, while Eldran goes into hibernation to recover his powers. |
April 3, 1991 |
| 2 |
We Are the Earth Defense Class Class 5-3 gets a visit from the army, demanding to hand over Raijin-Oh. The arguing is interruped when Jaku Beast Dustoron is running loose in the city. After finding out that only Class 5-3 can operate Raijin-Oh, the army has no choice but leave Class 5-3 alone. |
April 10, 1991 |
| 3 |
Tests Are a Huge Annoyance!? The entire Class 5-3 average match score of the last test is far below the rest of the other classes and needs to do a retest. Asuka, Kouji, Maria and Tsutomu are assigned to help Jin with his studies as his test score is zero. Jin tries to run away, but in the end can't escape. The next day, right before the retest, Jaku Beast Testora appears and Class 5-3 needs to sortie. After defeating the Jaku Beast, Class 5-3 does the retest much to the dismay of Jin. A couple of days later the tests are graded and Jin has 80 points. |
April 17, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 3, 1991 |
| Last aired | March 18, 1992 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |