The Ideon: Be Invoked English Sub & Dub

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. The premise: 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 clash with the Buff Clan leading to a final fight 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".

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Hideyuki Tanaka as Bes Jordan and Yoku Shioya as Cosmo Yuuki. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how The Ideon: Be Invoked looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, 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. Released in 1982, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.