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Is Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace Finished? Watch Order & Completion Guide

Finished Mecha Classic Anime Robot 1970s
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Is the Anime Really Finished?
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If you are looking to dive into the world of Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace, you’ll find that the primary anime adaptation, Planet Robot Danguard Ace, is indeed finished. It originally aired from March 6, 1977, to March 26, 1978, providing a complete run for the series.

While the main series concludes, the franchise has expanded significantly over the decades. For those who want the full experience, there is a manga published starting in November 1977 that serves as the source material. If you want to ensure you’ve seen every iteration of the story, you can buy the manga to supplement your viewing.

Themes and Appeal
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Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace is a cornerstone of the mecha genre. Its appeal lies in its classic robot action, which has proven enduring enough to spawn multiple spin-offs and modern reinterpretations.

In more recent years, the franchise has evolved through the “Robot Girls” project. This shift introduces a different style of appeal, as seen in titles like Robot Girls Z and Robot Girls NEO, which reimagine these robotic entities in a new light. This makes the franchise suitable for both fans of vintage 70s mecha and those who enjoy modern, character-driven robot shorts.

If you enjoy this blend of classic and modern mecha, you might also want to pick up some themed merchandise to celebrate the series.

Recommended Watch Order#

Navigating the Danguard Ace universe can be tricky due to the gap between the original series and its modern descendants. For a clearer picture of how these titles connect, we highly recommend checking out the relationship tree on this page.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the franchise as audiences did over the years:

  1. Planet Robot Danguard Ace (1977)
  2. Danguard Ace vs. Insect Robot Troop (Side story, 1977)
  3. Space Battle, Danguard Ace (Compilation, 1978)
  4. Toei Robot Girls (2011)
  5. Robot Girls Z (2014)
  6. Robot Girls Z+ (2015)
  7. Robot Girls NEO (2018)

Completionist Order
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If you are a completionist who wants every piece of media, start with the manga, then move through the release order listed above. This ensures you see the original source material before the adaptations, side stories, and the evolution into the Robot Girls series.

The “Quick Start” Order
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If you aren’t interested in the source material and just want the core anime experience, start by watching the anime on Prime Video. Once the main series is complete, you can decide if the modern Robot Girls spin-offs align with your tastes.

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Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace • manga • 1977-11-05
  └─(adaptation)→  Planet Robot Danguard Ace • anime • 1977-03-06 to 1978-03-26
   └─(related)→   Toei Robot Girls • anime • 2011-07-02
    └─(related)→    Robot Girls Z • anime • 2014-01-04 to 2014-03-02
     └─(sequel)→     Robot Girls Z+ • anime • 2015-05-20
      └─(sequel)→      Robot Girls NEO • anime • 2018-08-18
   └─(compilation)→   Space Battle, Danguard Ace • anime • 1978-03-18
   └─(side story)→   Danguard Ace vs. Insect Robot Troop • anime • 1977-07-17

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