05/08/1980 - 01/30/1981 Finished
Densetsu Kyojin Ideon (伝説巨神イデオン)
Also known as: Space Runaway Ideon
Mankind has traveled to the stars and come across various alien civilizations, now long dead. Upon discovering the archaeological remains of such a civilization on the planet Solo, humanity finally has its first encounter with a living alien species: the Buff Clan. When Karala Ajiba, the daughter of the Buff Clan's military leader, sets foot on the surface of Solo, the Buff Clan launches a brutal assault on the colony to retrieve her. In order to escape, Cosmo Yuki, Kasha Imhof, and Bes Jordan climb aboard three trucks, which soon transform into the giant humanoid robot Ideon. When the settlement on Solo is destroyed, the survivors board a recently discovered spaceship—the Solo Ship—and flee, endeavoring to get away from the aliens and finally find peace. The relentless Buff Clan, however, is still in hot pursuit and will not give up so easily.
39
Total episodes
39
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 39 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Densetsu Kyojin Ideon 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! Densetsu Kyojin Ideon doesn't have a single filler episode: all 39 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 39 episodes of Densetsu Kyojin Ideon aired in 1980–1981 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 Densetsu Kyojin Ideon is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 39 without detours. If you came looking for which Densetsu Kyojin Ideon episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
39 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resurrection of Ideon05/08/1980 | 05/08/1980 | Canon |
| 2 | Destruction of New Lopia05/15/1980 | 05/15/1980 | Canon |
| 3 | Bursting Earth05/22/1980 | 05/22/1980 | Canon |
| 4 | Escape From Planet Solo05/29/1980 | 05/29/1980 | Canon |
| 5 | Infinite Power: Legendary Ide06/05/1980 | 06/05/1980 | Canon |
| 6 | White Flag of Betrayal06/12/1980 | 06/12/1980 | Canon |
| 7 | Escape From Null Space06/19/1980 | 06/19/1980 | Canon |
| 8 | Battle in the Sandstorm06/26/1980 | 06/26/1980 | Canon |
| 9 | Burning Null Space07/03/1980 | 07/03/1980 | Canon |
| 10 | Surprise Attack of the Bajin07/10/1980 | 07/10/1980 | Canon |
| 11 | Pursuit to the Ruined Planet07/17/1980 | 07/17/1980 | Canon |
| 12 | Breakthrough the Enemy's Front07/24/1980 | 07/24/1980 | Canon |
| 13 | Attack on the Alien07/31/1980 | 07/31/1980 | Canon |
| 14 | Doku's Attack Strategy08/07/1980 | 08/07/1980 | Canon |
| 15 | Plan for Retrieving Ideon08/14/1980 | 08/14/1980 | Canon |
| 16 | Damido's Lethal Strategy08/21/1980 | 08/21/1980 | Canon |
| 17 | Battle on the Planet of the Apes08/28/1980 | 08/28/1980 | Canon |
| 18 | Betrayal on Ajian09/04/1980 | 09/04/1980 | Canon |
| 19 | Gyamose's Special Command09/11/1980 | 09/11/1980 | Canon |
| 20 | Battle the Twin Devil09/18/1980 | 09/18/1980 | Canon |
| 21 | Sink the Enemy's Battleship09/25/1980 | 09/25/1980 | Canon |
| 22 | The Legend Lives Again10/03/1980 | 10/03/1980 | Canon |
| 23 | The Shocking Decoy Planet10/10/1980 | 10/10/1980 | Canon |
| 24 | Strike the Infiltrating Guerillas10/17/1980 | 10/17/1980 | Canon |
| 25 | Ideon's Counterattack10/24/1980 | 10/24/1980 | Canon |
| 26 | Deadly Fight - Fear of Gel10/31/1980 | 10/31/1980 | Canon |
| 27 | Infiltrate the Lunar Base11/07/1980 | 11/07/1980 | Canon |
| 28 | Wrath of the Wave Gun11/14/1980 | 11/14/1980 | Canon |
| 29 | Sparkling Swords11/21/1980 | 11/21/1980 | Canon |
| 30 | Desperate Sniper11/28/1980 | 11/28/1980 | Canon |
| 31 | Home Aflame12/05/1980 | 12/05/1980 | Canon |
| 32 | Amidst the Flames of Fate12/12/1980 | 12/12/1980 | Canon |
| 33 | Waft Area Gamble12/19/1980 | 12/19/1980 | Canon |
| 34 | After the Meteors Fall12/26/1980 | 12/26/1980 | Canon |
| 35 | Surfacing From Darkness12/29/1980 | 12/29/1980 | Canon |
| 36 | Farewell, Solo Ship01/09/1981 | 01/09/1981 | Canon |
| 37 | Colony of Hatred01/16/1981 | 01/16/1981 | Canon |
| 38 | The Space Runaway01/23/1981 | 01/23/1981 | Canon |
| 39 | In the Cosmos With You01/30/1981 | 01/30/1981 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Densetsu Kyojin Ideon have?
Densetsu Kyojin Ideon 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 Densetsu Kyojin Ideon have?
In total, Densetsu Kyojin Ideon has 39 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 Densetsu Kyojin Ideon?
It is recommended to watch Densetsu Kyojin Ideon 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.
Where can I watch Densetsu Kyojin Ideon online?
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Is Densetsu Kyojin Ideon a complete anime?
Yes, Densetsu Kyojin Ideon 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 Densetsu Kyojin Ideon have?
No, Densetsu Kyojin Ideon 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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