Aura Battler Dunbine
TV-14
7
1983
Animation
, Action & Adventure
, Sci-Fi
, War & Politics
After a motocross accident, Show Zama was pulled from Japan into the mystical world of Byston Well, where he and others from Earth were reicruited by Lord Drake Luft to pilot his newest weapons, the Aura Battlers, a combination of Byston Well magic and Earthien technology. However, in the heat of battle, Show is approached by Marvel, a woman from Earth, who convinces him of Luft's sinister intentions.
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- Cast:
- Michie Tomizawa , Masako Ikeda , Norio Wakamoto , Mika Doi , Maria Kawamura , Fumihiko Tachiki , Kachiko Hino
Episode 49 : Chum Huau
January. 07,1984
There is only one way the war can end, and there can be no victory without sacrifice. When the dust finally settles, who will remain standing?
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Episode 48 : Cross Fight
December. 31,1983
The battle intensifies as all sides are resolute in their determination. The world watches with bated breath how the end will come.
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Episode 47 : Drake Luft
December. 24,1983
Drake discovers Leeza’s betrayal through Elmelie. The crew of the Zelana head into battle, but little do they know that they face the beginning of the end.
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Episode 46 : Operation Remote Control
December. 17,1983
Muisy embarks on a mission to assassinate Ciela under the guise of friendship. Can Show and the others arrive in time to stop her?
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Episode 45 : Beyond the Todd
December. 10,1983
The USS Carl Vinson goes rogue and allies itself with the Zelana to protect America. Meanwhile, Drake and Todd strategize while Ellie formulates a plan of her own.
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Episode 44 : Guran Attack
December. 03,1983
Ciela commands the Guran Galan to intercept and attack the Will Wipps. The crew of the Zelana decides to join the fight as reinforcements.
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Episode 43 : Hyper Show
November. 26,1983
Show and his friends discover that the Gea Gring is barreling towards London. Wishing to defend their allies, they plan a daring ambush. Will their plan succeed?
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Episode 42 : Insurrection of the People of Upper Earth
November. 19,1983
Bishott faces mounting resistance from Norway. Worried over the safety of both Byston Well and Upper Earth, Elmelie plans her next move.
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Episode 41 : Europe Front
November. 12,1983
The team attempts to cope with the unexpected, tragic consequences of a recent battle, but are denied rest as the enemy quickly hones in.
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Episode 40 : Paris Blazes
November. 05,1983
The city of Paris burns under Bishott’s relentless onslaught, prompting the French government to send a message to Show and his friends requesting their aid.
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Episode 39 : Bishott’s Prisoner
October. 29,1983
The American government discusses an ultimatum from the invaders while Show and his friends wonder which nation they should aid. Marvel is placed in dire peril during battle.
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Episode 38 : Time Bomb
October. 22,1983
Marvel muses over the secret of Jeril’s power. Meanwhile, multiple Upper Earth organizations sense an opportunity and open up negotiations with the invaders.
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Episode 37 : Hyper Jeril
October. 15,1983
Show and the others engage the Gea Gring in a fierce battle. Elle has a sudden, ominous vision that warns of a far greater danger.
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Episode 36 : The Enemy Is Gea Gring
October. 08,1983
Show and his friends decide to upgrade their systems with Upper Earth technology. They travel to India to meet with a manufacturer, but the army is tracking their every move.
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Episode 35 : Goraon's Scorching Heat
October. 01,1983
Out of desperation, Upper Earth unleashes nuclear weapons against the Byston Well invaders. What can Show and his friends do to overcome this terrifying development?
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Episode 34 : Aura Barrier
September. 24,1983
The displaced forces of Byston Well realize that their barriers give them an overwhelming advantage in battle. The Zelana attempts to flee, but multiple enemies pursue.
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Episode 33 : Machine Expansion
September. 17,1983
Show finds himself in familiar territory yet separated from his friends. Now, he must reunite with them and heads out towards Marvel’s last known coordinates.
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Episode 32 : Surfacing
September. 10,1983
The denizens of Byston Well can no longer stand idly by and perform a ritual to protect the land. What will this mean for those on both sides of the war?
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Episode 31 : The Omen of the Black Knight
September. 03,1983
A mysterious foe ambushes Show and Marvel en route to the Land of Na. Is this Black Knight a harbinger of things to come?
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Episode 30 : The Silkie's Escape
August. 27,1983
Shou heads back to Lord Drake’s castle to free the silkie trapped there. As he heads to safety, Shou and Marvel are transported back to the Fairy World.
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Episode 29 : Billbine Appears
August. 20,1983
Despite constant warnings, King Foizon leaps into battle. Shou’s Dunbine is greatly damaged during battle but receives unexpected help from an old friend.
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Episode 28 : Goraon's Take-off
August. 13,1983
Using Elle’s spiritual power, Shou and the others reunite with King Foizon to help stop Lord Drake’s advance. However, Elle senses something dark enveloping the king.
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Episode 27 : Queen of the Red Storm
August. 06,1983
Despite not knowing where he is, Shou manages to help rescue a princess who challenges his place in Byston Well.
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Episode 26 : Elle's Spiritual Powers
July. 30,1983
After her mother is killed, Elle finds refuge with Shou. As Neal and the others fight against Lord Drake's forces, Elle reveals the extent of her spiritual powers.
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Episode 25 : Joint War
July. 23,1983
Braun and Todd join forces to bring Elmelie back to Lord Drake. As the two fight against Shou and Marvel, a new level of aura power is revealed.
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Episode 24 : Attack vs. Attack
July. 16,1983
Shou is surprised when he finds himself fighting a familiar enemy. During his battle, he discovers a mysterious world outside Byston Well.
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Episode 23 : Musiy's Pursuit
July. 09,1983
Muisy attempts to take Elmelie back to Lord Drake. However, Elmelie takes her fate into her own hands, even if it means disobeying a direct order.
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Episode 22 : Soldier: Elmelie Luft
July. 02,1983
Elmelie's presence causes tension within the group. Thirsty to prove her loyalty, Elmelie begins taking risks, much to Neal's dismay.
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Episode 21 : Fugitive Elmelie
June. 25,1983
Elmelie escapes her father's castle in attempt to find Neal but is taken captive by bandits.
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Episode 20 : Bern's Counterattack
June. 18,1983
In a desperate attempt to prove his worth, Bern, in the latest battler, seeks to capture Shou.
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Episode 19 : Battler Shou
June. 11,1983
Shou finds himself mysteriously back in Byston Well. Meanwhile, Neal and the others find themselves under attack.
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Episode 18 : Flash of Garalia
June. 04,1983
While Neal continues to fight against Lord Drake's forces, Shou faces a personal battle that leaves deep scars.
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Episode 17 : The People of Upper Earth
May. 28,1983
Shou has a hard time proving who he truly is. Meanwhile, Garalia faces new enemies while she explores her surroundings.
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Episode 16 : Skies Over Tokyo
May. 21,1983
After facing Garalia in battle, Shou and Cham find themselves in a familiar yet far away world.
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Episode 15 : Furaon Moves Not
May. 14,1983
Shou and others launch a surprise attack against Lord Drake. However, despite the promise of help, they are left on their own.
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Episode 14 : Battle at Elf Castle
May. 07,1983
Lord Drake launches an attack on Elf Castle and despite his advanced weaponry, his victory is not guaranteed.
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Episode 13 : Todd's Violent Advance
April. 30,1983
Todd is eager to prove himself after learning about the new recruits from Upper Earth but finds himself in a difficult situation.
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Episode 12 : Garalia's Pursuit
April. 23,1983
After Garalia and Todd discover the secret in King Foizon's armory, they launch a surprise attack that tests Shou's strength.
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Episode 11 : Offense and Defense of Kiron Castle
April. 16,1983
After rejecting the king's offer of diplomacy, Lord Drake sends his troops to attack the castle while Shou and the others prepare for war.
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Episode 10 : Father and Child
April. 09,1983
After returning from Fairy Land, Keen and the others face an enemy they did not expect, leading to tragic consequences.
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Episode 9 : Earth and Sky
April. 02,1983
The group takes a dangerous a journey to Fairy Land to find allies for the upcoming civil war.
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Episode 8 : Laas Wau Once Again
March. 26,1983
After Shou questions his and Marvel's place in Byston Well, he formulates a plan to go back home and finds that leaving is not as easy as it seems.
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Episode 7 : Night Before the Dawn of the War
March. 19,1983
Despite the group's protests, Neal decides to go under cover to rescue Elmelie but quickly finds himself in trouble.
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Episode 6 : Tragedy at the Forest of the Moon
March. 12,1983
Neal attempts to rendezvous with his father's forces. Todd has his orders to hunt down the Given's party.
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Episode 5 : Keen in Danger
March. 05,1983
Resentment starts to grow within Keen. As Shou chases after her, Lord Drake's troops begin to close in.
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Episode 4 : Elmelie's Hardships
February. 26,1983
Lord Drake sends his troops to find Elmelie as she searches for Neal. Shou decides which side he wants to fight for.
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Episode 3 : Escape from Laas Wau
February. 19,1983
Shou and Elmelie discuss his role in Lord Drake's plan. Later, while the Aura Battlers are on patrol, Neal and his troops launch a surprise attack.
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Episode 2 : Given's Mansion
February. 12,1983
Shou accompanies Lord Drake's envoy to meet with the political enemy, Neal Givens, to negotiate for peace. However, Lord Drake has other plans.
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Episode 1 : The Aura Battlers
February. 05,1983
After being transported from Earth to Byston Well, Shou is told he will fight for Lord Drake Luft. Later, he is attacked and forced to consider who he is fighting for.
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Seasons
Season 1
The series followed Shō Zama, as he suddenly finds himself pulled to the world of Byston Well during a vehicular incident with one of his rivals. Byston Well is located in another dimension located between the sea and the land, and is populated with dragons, castles, knights, and powerful robots known as Aura Battlers. Once Shō is discovered to possess a very powerful "aura", he is drafted into the Byston Well conflict as the pilot of the lavender-colored Dunbine.
As in other Tomino creations, Dunbine's cast is populated by Nordic-looking military types in elaborate costumes on one side, a young Japanese hero caught in the middle, and freedom fighters on the other side. Beautiful female warriors abound on both sides, and the hero falls for the main female lead. There are romances that cut across battle lines, and the non-stop battles between elaborate fighting craft on land and on the air. Most of the cast pilot Aura Battlers, although there are lots of standard airships, smaller fighters, and large warships as well.