Welcome to Dinosaur King#
If you are a fan of prehistoric creatures and high-stakes competition, Dinosaur King (known in Japan as Kodai Ōja Kyōryū King) is a title that likely caught your eye. Before you dive into this prehistoric adventure, we have gathered everything you need to know about the series’ structure and how to experience it.
What is Dinosaur King About?#
Dinosaur King blends the excitement of adventure with the thrill of a tournament. The story follows a young boy named Max who is obsessed with dinosaurs. His life takes a wild turn when he is warped back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. While Max is thrilled by the experience, the stakes are high: an evil scientist named Dr. Z plans to use dinosaur power to take over the world.
Adding a personal mission to the quest, Max befriends a dinosaur whose mother has been kidnapped by Dr. Z. Max and his dinosaur partner must team up to rescue the mother and thwart the scientist’s evil plans. With its focus on Dinosaur King merchandise and collectible-style battles, it is a perfect match for audiences who enjoy “monster-collecting” themes and time-traveling escapades.
Is the Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can commit to the anime and get a full experience, the answer is yes. The anime consists of an initial series and a subsequent sequel, Dinosaur King Season 2.
Because there is a clear sequel season, watching only the first series would leave you with an incomplete story. To get the full narrative arc, you should ensure you watch both seasons. If you enjoy the experience and want to support our research into these series, feel free to buy us a coffee on Ko-fi!
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on whether you are a casual viewer or a completionist, your path through the Dinosaur King universe will differ. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual guide to these connections.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the show as it originally aired, follow the anime release order:
- Dinosaur King (Season 1)
- Dinosaur King Season 2
You can watch the anime on Prime Video to get started.
Completionist and Source Material Order#
For those who want the full backstory and all available content, we recommend starting with the original written material before moving to the screen:
- The Manga: Serialized between 2006 and 2007, the manga provides the foundation for the story. You can buy the Dinosaur King manga here.
- Dinosaur King (Season 1)
- Dinosaur King Season 2
Useful Tips for New Viewers#
If you are looking for a specific version of the show, you may be interested to know that Discotek has licensed the English-dubbed version of the anime, making it more accessible for North American audiences. The series has also seen various returns to U.S. television over the years, proving its lasting appeal to fans of the genre.
Dinosaur King • manga • 2006-02 to 2007-10 (serialized in Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic)
└─(related)→ Dinosaur King • anime • 2007-02-04 to 2008-01-27
└─(sequel)→ Dinosaur King Season 2 • anime • 2008-02-03
