Space Runaway Ideon

Synopsis

In a distant future, humanity ventures into space and uncovers remnants of ancient alien civilizations. On the planet Solo, these discoveries lead to an unexpected encounter with a living alien race called the Buff Clan. When Karala Ajiba, the child of a Buff military commander, arrives on Solo, her clan launches a fierce attack on the human colony to retrieve her. In response, Cosmo Yuki, Kasha Imhof, and Bes Jordan pilot three vehicles that combine into the towering humanoid mecha known as Ideon. After the destruction of the Solo colony, the survivors escape aboard the recently discovered Solo Ship, searching for safety and tranquility. Yet the relentless Buff Clan refuses to cease their pursuit.

Background

The series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix Award in 1980.