Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine English Sub & Dub

About Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine (聖戦士ダンバイン New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine) deserves a look (1988). The setup goes like this. The premise: Taking place 700 years after the Dunbine TV Series, "The Tale of Neo Byston Well" revolves around Shion Zaba, the reincarnation of series protagonist Sho Zama. Together with Silkie Mau, Reml Jilfried (the reincarnation of Remile Luft), and the Aura Battler Silbine, Shion needs to stop a twisted Shot Weapon from launching a custom-made nuclear ICBM missile that's poised to wipe out the realm.

Another thread: "The Tale of Neo Byston Well" gained praise not only for its upgraded animation but also for using B-CLUB Magazine's popular AURA FANTASM series as the basis for the new Aura Battler designs.

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Voice work is led by Masahiko Tanaka as Shot Weapon and Shigeru Nakahara as Shion Zaba. It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. The run is 3 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Seisenshi Dunbine: New Story of AURA BATTLER Dunbine follows that studio's craft. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Masahiko Tanaka as Shot Weapon, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1988, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.