Combat Mecha Xabungle English Sub & Dub

About Combat Mecha Xabungle

Combat Mecha Xabungle (Sentou Mecha Xabungle) arrives as a sci-fi anime by Sunrise (1982), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: On the planet Zora exist two societies: the Innocent, an advanced culture that lives in domed cities, and the Civilians, who are pushed to live in the harsh desert wilderness. As dictated by the Innocent, any Civilian that commits a crime is forgiven if they are not brought to justice within three days.

Another thread: Civilian Jiron Amos seeks revenge on the villainous outlaw Timp Sharon who murdered his parents, despite the fact the three-day period has long since passed. Hoping to get his revenge by stealing the mecha Xabungle from the merchant Carrying Cargo, Jiron teams up with a group of bandits known as the Sandrats and kidnaps Cargo's daughter Elchi. Jiron's quest for revenge soon grows into a conflict much bigger—one that will in time see the Civilians rise up against the Innocents' rule.

In a sci-fi series like this, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. It will appeal most to fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Combat Mecha Xabungle follows that studio's craft. The sci-fi focus matters here: ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 1982, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.