The Ideon: Be Invoked

About The Ideon: Be Invoked

The Ideon: Be Invoked (THE IDEON 発動篇) blends drama, mecha and sci-fi by Sunrise (1982). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: The epic conclusion to the Ideon saga, featuring what was meant to be the final 5 episodes of the TV series. The Solo Ship and its crew continue their intense battle with the Buff Clan leading to a final battle that will determine the fate of all life in the universe.

Soon after, this movie features the last episode of the TV series Space Runaway Ideon (39), and four more episodes (40-43) that were meant to air on TV, but never did since the show was cancelled. This movie was the second part of a double feature along with "The Ideon: A Contact".

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Bes Jordan (Hideyuki Tanaka) and Cosmo Yuuki (Yoku Shioya) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of The Ideon: Be Invoked follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Viewers rate it 8.2/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Hideyuki Tanaka voicing Bes Jordan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1982, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.