Dragon’s Heaven (1988) OVA | Region-Free (DVD) | English Subtitles

Title: Dragon’s Heaven (1988)

Genre:
Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Plot Synopsis:
Set in the distant future following a devastating war between humans and robots, the sentient combat armor Shaian awakens nearly a thousand years after losing his original pilot. Upon meeting a young scavenger named Ikuuru, Shaian learns that his ancient rival still threatens the world. Together, they set out to confront the remnants of a forgotten conflict and bring the long war to its true conclusion.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Makoto Kobayashi
• Writers: Makoto Kobayashi, Ikuyo Kôkami
• Cast:
  • Iemasa Kayumi as Shaian (voice)
  • Yûko Minaguchi as Ikuuru (voice)
  • Kei Tomiyama as Elmedain (voice)
  • Daisuke Gôri as Orionis (voice)
  • Kinryū Arimoto as Messenger (voice)
  • Shin Aomori as The Knight (voice)

YouTube Trailer: Dragon’s Heaven (1988) Trailer

IMDb: Dragon’s Heaven (1988)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️ — ★★
   “Moebius 🤝 Ghibli”
2. joecamel — ★★★
   “Quickie: Ok ok ok, not bad at all. This is a fun little OVA here. The art and designs are absolutely gorgeous and the characters are very fun.”
3. Gregory Joseph — ★★★★
   “Makoto Kobayashi’s film adaptation of his manga… the opening segment is like the highest-budget mecha model-making hobbyist project imaginable.”
4. Robhumanick — ★★★★
   “An audiovisual feast with some of the most gorgeous mechanical designs of the era.”
5. Samsara — ★★★★½
   “Even if the story is brief, the artwork and atmosphere make it unforgettable.”

Meta Description:
A visually stunning sci-fi OVA from legendary mechanical designer Makoto Kobayashi, Dragon’s Heaven combines breathtaking hand-drawn animation, intricate mecha designs, and post-apocalyptic adventure into one of the hidden gems of 1980s anime.