Mashin Hero Wataru

is a mecha multimedia franchise created by Sunrise, where "Hajime Yatate" writes the storyline and Shuji Iuchi directing the series.

Plot
A 4th grader named Wataru Ikusabe is chosen as the savior of a fantasy world called "Shinbukai (神部界)" and must save its epicenter called Soukaizan (創界山)" from the clutches of many demon overlords and the forces of evil. Together with ninja master Himiko Shinobibe and master swordsman, Shibaraku Tsurugibe, and his mashin companion, Ryuujinmaru, Wataru embark on many cool and interesting adventures while making new allies.

Media

 * 魔神英雄伝ワタル; 1st TV anime
 * 真魔神英雄伝ワタル; OVA which bridges the 1st and 2nd anime.
 * 魔神英雄伝ワタル2; 2nd TV anime and parallel sequel to the 1st anime
 * 終わりなき時の物語; OVA and sequel to the 2nd anime concluding its timeline.
 * 七魂の龍神丸; ONA series and parallel sequel to the 2nd anime.
 * 超魔神英雄伝ワタル; 3rd TV anime and parallel sequel to the 1st anime