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Space Runaway Ideon (1980): Cast

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Space Runaway Ideon is a 1980 animated film directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, starring Yoku Shioya as Cosmo Yuuki (voice), Hideyuki Tanaka and Keiko Toda.

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Space Runaway Ideon (1980) movie poster
Director
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Sunrise
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Space Runaway Ideon About?

The premise of Space Runaway Ideon without spoilers.

While humanity continues reclaiming the ruins of the planet Solo, they uncover mysterious mecha units. Suddenly, the alien Baff Kuun attacks, seeking the limitless energy known as Ide. Trapped, three of the mechas—piloted by Earth boy Yuki Cosmo and his allies—merge into the colossal robot Ideon, whose immense power is used to confront Baff Kuun.

Space Runaway Ideon Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • robot sci fi
  • robot
  • anime animation
  • mecha anime animation
  • archaeologist
  • 2300s
  • 23rd century
  • year 2300
  • end of the 23rd century
  • future war
  • for grown ups animation
  • tragedy drama
+3 more
  • space sci fi
  • epic sci fi
  • hand drawn animation
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Cast & crew

Space Runaway Ideon Cast & Characters

Yoku Shioya leads the cast as Cosmo Yuuki (voice), with Hideyuki Tanaka as Bes Jordan (voice) and Keiko Toda as Karara (voice). Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Space Runaway Ideon

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From the director

More from Yoshiyuki Tomino

More films directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988), Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death, Gundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: Love That Cries Out in Battle and Gundam Reconguista in G Movie III: Legacy from Space.

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Details

Space Runaway Ideon Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Densetsu Kyojin Ideon” and “전설거인 이데온”.

Also known as
  • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon
  • 전설거인 이데온
  • 전설의 거인 이데온
  • 전설 거인 이데온
  • 전설거신 이데온
  • Легендарный Бог-гигант Идеон
  • Great God Legend Ideon
  • Legendary Giant God Ideon
  • The Ideon
  • Легенда о Великом Идеоне
  • 传说巨神伊迪安
  • 伝説巨神イデオン
+2 more
  • 傳說巨神伊甸王
  • 傳説巨神伊迪安

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Space Runaway Ideon FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Space Runaway Ideon, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Space Runaway Ideon?

Space Runaway Ideon was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.

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Who is in the cast of Space Runaway Ideon?

Space Runaway Ideon stars Yoku Shioya as Cosmo Yuuki (voice), Hideyuki Tanaka as Bes Jordan (voice) and Keiko Toda as Karara (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does Space Runaway Ideon have a post-credit scene?

No. Space Runaway Ideon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Space Runaway Ideon in?

The original language of Space Runaway Ideon is Japanese.

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