04/01/1976 - 01/27/1977 Finished
Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking (大空魔竜ガイキング)
Also known as: Dino Mech Gaiking
Earth is still in danger: aliens from planet Zeraz are willing to invade our planet because theirs is being swallowed by a Black Hole. Led by Great Darius and his four generals, they begin seeding death and destruction. When an ESP warrior is killed by aliens, professor Hi-Tech understands the danger and builds the huge Space Dragon (Daiku Maryuu) piloted by Pete, and the gint robot Gaiking whose pilot is Sanshiro Shiwobuki, an ex-baseball player. Daiku Maryuu is a big dragon shaped spaceship and his head is the Gaiking torso. When the Gaiking enters the action, Daiku Maryuu launches other Gaiking's components and then it re-unite neck with tail, becoming unbreakable. The story chronicled the battle between the crew of the semi-transformable carrier Daikuu Maryuu and the Super Mecha Gaiking against an invading race of aliens from the planet Zela, whose home planet is facing destruction by a black hole. The robot Gaiking was piloted by a baseball star named Sanshiro Tsuwabuki (Sanshiro's name was changed to Aries Astonopolis for the English version of the show with the carrier being called the "Great Space Dragon", a literal translation of "Daikuu Maryuu". Gaiking was notable for being one of the few super robot series to take place in real places outside of Japan, and for being the first Super Robot series to have a mobile carrier for the chief robots. (Source: ANN)
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Total episodes
44
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 44 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking doesn't have a single filler episode: all 44 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 44 episodes of Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking aired in 1976–1977 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 44 without detours. If you came looking for which Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
44 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mysterious Black Hole01/04/1976 | 01/04/1976 | Canon |
| 2 | Did You See It? The Magical Killer Pitch04/08/1976 | 04/08/1976 | Canon |
| 3 | The Mystery of Emperor Darius04/15/1976 | 04/15/1976 | Canon |
| 4 | The Haniwa Statue with Flashing Eyes04/22/1976 | 04/22/1976 | Canon |
| 5 | Yamagatake the Man04/29/1976 | 04/29/1976 | Canon |
| 6 | Resurrection of the Mu Empire05/06/1976 | 05/06/1976 | Canon |
| 7 | The Dreadful Reverse Death Cross05/13/1976 | 05/13/1976 | Canon |
| 8 | The Insane Demon Dragon05/20/1976 | 05/20/1976 | Canon |
| 9 | The Mystery of the Nazca Lines05/27/1976 | 05/27/1976 | Canon |
| 10 | Skyler Jumps to His Death06/03/1976 | 06/03/1976 | Canon |
| 11 | Don't Cry, Hachiro!06/10/1976 | 06/10/1976 | Canon |
| 12 | Respond! Midori06/17/1976 | 06/17/1976 | Canon |
| 13 | The Red Scorpion Howling in the Desert06/24/1976 | 06/24/1976 | Canon |
| 14 | The Daikyu Maryu Strikes Back01/07/1976 | 01/07/1976 | Canon |
| 15 | This Is the Miracle Drill!07/08/1976 | 07/08/1976 | Canon |
| 16 | Goodbye Forever, Midori07/15/1976 | 07/15/1976 | Canon |
| 17 | Howl, Nessar! Ocean Battle07/22/1976 | 07/22/1976 | Canon |
| 18 | Spaceship Noah's Ark07/29/1976 | 07/29/1976 | Canon |
| 19 | Brother, Sing for the Future!08/05/1976 | 08/05/1976 | Canon |
| 20 | The Hellish Warrior's Revenge08/12/1976 | 08/12/1976 | Canon |
| 21 | The Tears of Devil Jaguar08/19/1976 | 08/19/1976 | Canon |
| 22 | The Mystery of the Underground Kingdom08/26/1976 | 08/26/1976 | Canon |
| 23 | The Hellish World of the Moon09/02/1976 | 09/02/1976 | Canon |
| 24 | The Guardian God of Easter Island09/09/1976 | 09/09/1976 | Canon |
| 25 | Death Match at World's End09/16/1976 | 09/16/1976 | Canon |
| 26 | The Pegasus That Runs Through Space09/23/1976 | 09/23/1976 | Canon |
| 27 | A Vow to the Southern Cross09/30/1976 | 09/30/1976 | Canon |
| 28 | Sending the Zeus Missile into Space10/07/1976 | 10/07/1976 | Canon |
| 29 | Shining Moment Yamagatake Enters the Ring10/14/1976 | 10/14/1976 | Canon |
| 30 | The Dinosaur in the Jungle10/21/1976 | 10/21/1976 | Canon |
| 31 | The Double Eagle of Revenge10/28/1976 | 10/28/1976 | Canon |
| 32 | The Ghost Ship from Space11/04/1976 | 11/04/1976 | Canon |
| 33 | The Great Demon Himilar Appears11/11/1976 | 11/11/1976 | Canon |
| 34 | The Raging Fire Wheel Cutter11/18/1976 | 11/18/1976 | Canon |
| 35 | Farewell Mound of Glory11/25/1976 | 11/25/1976 | Canon |
| 36 | Burn! Golden Leo12/02/1976 | 12/02/1976 | Canon |
| 37 | The Daiku Maryu Occupied12/09/1976 | 12/09/1976 | Canon |
| 38 | Emergency Launch! To Everest12/16/1976 | 12/16/1976 | Canon |
| 39 | The Strom-Calling Arm of God12/23/1976 | 12/23/1976 | Canon |
| 40 | The Rose Spaceship12/30/1976 | 12/30/1976 | Canon |
| 41 | The Upside-Down Giant Cutter06/01/1977 | 06/01/1977 | Canon |
| 42 | The Dinosaur in the Loch Ness01/13/1977 | 01/13/1977 | Canon |
| 43 | The Illusionary Mars Castle01/20/1977 | 01/20/1977 | Canon |
| 44 | Heroic! The Great Battle on Earth01/27/1977 | 01/27/1977 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking have?
Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking have?
In total, Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking has 44 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking?
It is recommended to watch Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking a complete anime?
Yes, Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking have?
No, Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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