Jiron Amos seeks revenge against the outlaw who killed his parents, but in a world where crimes are forgiven if they’re not brought to justice within three days, there’s only one thing he can do: steal the mecha Xabungle.
Episodes
50
Aired
Winter 1982
Score
7.3
Popularity
#4307
Ensemble CastMilitaryWarReal RobotSlapstickDesertRevengeSurreal Comedy
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