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The Ideon: Be Invoked

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Pushed out to the far reaches of the galaxy, the crew of the Solo Ship faces impossible odds of survival. With the Earth destroyed and the remnants of the Buff Clan pushing them to their limit, the Ideon shows as the last line of defense for the battered remains of humanity. As the tensions of their last stand rack up on their minds, Captain Bes Jordan and pilot Cosmo Yuuki race against the clock to protect their final opportunity of survival, even as desperation eats away at the minds of their loved ones. Using any weapons left at their disposal, the crew desperately fight on to protect themselves in the cold clutches of space, punished with a final duel against Harulu Ajiba, who is now des...

help The Ideon: Be Invoked FAQ

Do I need to watch Space Runaway Ideon before The Ideon: Be Invoked?

Yes, Be Invoked is the conclusion to Yoshiyuki Tomino's Space Runaway Ideon, not a standalone entry. The 1982 film resolves the war between the Solo Ship survivors and the Buff Clan after the TV series was cut short.

Why is The Ideon: Be Invoked known for its ending?

The film is famous for an extremely bleak finale in which the Ide's power escalates beyond normal mecha-war stakes. Its ending is often compared with Tomino's darker Gundam work because it treats cosmic conflict as catastrophic rather than heroic.

Who made The Ideon: Be Invoked?

The film was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Sunrise. Tomino is also the creator most associated with Mobile Suit Gundam, which helps explain why Ideon is often discussed in mecha-history conversations.

What is the Ideon in Be Invoked?

The Ideon is a giant robot powered by the mysterious force called the Ide. In Be Invoked, that power becomes less like a weapon and more like an uncontrollable cosmic judgment on both humans and the Buff Clan.

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