#Space runaway ideon bd series
However, fan demand was such that the series was allowed to finish with a theatrical film, and so on July 10th 1982 The Ideon: A Contact and The Ideon: Be Invoked premiered in theatres as a double feature, the former being a compilation of the series’ initial twenty-first episodes and the latter being a true continuation of the series with only a brief recap of the show’s later half. The show began airing in May 8th 1980 and enjoyed a sizeable thirty-nine episode run, but -much like its forerunner- it was unfortunately cut short by four episodes due to low ratings, and aired its final episode on Jan 30th 1981. That fact seemingly colored the production of Ideon, as it is claimed that its grim and subversive nature was an act of retaliation by the displeased director. Space Runaway Ideon was director Yoshiyuki Tomino’s follow up to Mobile Suit Gundam, which was at the time a commercial failure that had been unceremoniously cut short. Space Runaway Ideon is a distressing asseveration of fate, culture, and humanity which I invite you all to partake in -a rare experience that deserves to be contemplated and cherished. The show is filled not only with the distasteful and damning shortcomings of humanity, but also its frail and gentle beauty. This is very likely a result of so few people having seen it in the first place, which is quite a shame considering how unique, evocative, and striking this show is, even among the anime of today. The show remains a staple in discussions among fans of old-school mecha, as it is a key influence in the genre, yet its own merits are seldom discussed in spite of its enduring influence.
Legendary God Ideon -or Space Runaway Ideon as it is more commonly known in the west- is an important sci-fi mecha anime from the mind of esteemed director and auteur Yoshiyuki Tomino, remaining one of his most recognized works, even if only for its infamy. ”Quam Grandis est Dominus est Vitalis Vis”
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