Reideen the Brave (1975): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1975, Reideen the Brave is an animation series.

What it’s about. After a slumber of twelve millennia, the Demon Empire awakens to seize control of the Earth. Raideen, the giant robot-like protector of the lost continent of Mu, senses the evil presence and awakens within its golden pyramid. A young Japanese boy, Akira Hibiki, is alerted about the Demon Empire by a mysterious voice and rushes to the pyramid. It is soon revealed that Akira is a descendant of the ancient people of Mu who must help Raideen save the Earth. Akira enters the robot by way of a ramp, accelerating his motorcycle into the robot's head and assuming control of Raideen from an internal cockpit. In typical anime style, Akira is aided by Mari Sakurano, who happens to be the daughter of a prominent scientist, and his friends from the soccer club. Half way through the story the Demon Empire's master, Barao, is released from his statue prison and intends to finish what he started twelve thousand years earlier.

Who’s in it. Reideen the Brave stars Akira Kamiya as Akira Hibiki, Ikuo Nishikawa as Tarou Sarumaru, Keisuke Yamashita as Dan Araiso and Kotoe Taichi as Rei Asuka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Reideen the Brave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reideen the Brave page.

If you liked it. Fans of Reideen the Brave tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.