2006
TV-Y7
22m

Summary A bunch of these guys that ride around on giant arachnids to try and stop that bad guys! The badguys are really evil, and ride scorpions, and the spiders talk! View more details

2006
TV-Y7
22m

Spider Riders

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Ron Pardo Yui Makino Cameron Ansell Melanie Tonello

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Genres : Action Comedy Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation Family

Release date : Mar 24, 2006

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan

Official sites : Official site

Language : English Japanese

Production companies : Bee Train FUNimation Entertainment Cookie Jar Entertainment

Summary A bunch of these guys that ride around on giant arachnids to try and stop that bad guys! The badguys are really evil, and ride scorpions, and the spiders talk! View more details

Details

Genres : Action Comedy Fantasy Sci-Fi Animation Family

Release date : Mar 24, 2006

Countries of origin : United States Canada Japan

Official sites : Official site

Language : English Japanese

Production companies : Bee Train FUNimation Entertainment Cookie Jar Entertainment

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Spider Riders: Oracle no Yuusha-tachi (2005)

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Episode 1 • Jun 16, 2006

Episode #1.1

Adventurous teen Hunter Steele follows his grandfather's directions in search of a doorway to the Inner World. Deep inside an ancient pyramid, Hunter acquires a unique manacle and falls into a new and frightening land deep within the earth. Hunter is almost killed by a giant, talking spider named Shadow until the unlikely pair are forced to team-up as Spider and Rider to combat the Invectid forces of the evil Mantid. But will their uneasy alliance survive the battle?

Episode 2 • Mar 24, 2006

Never Give Up

Hunter gets his first lesson in being a Spider Rider from Corona as they travel deeper into the heart of Arachna.

Episode 3 • Mar 24, 2006

First Impressions

Hunter Steele finally arrives at Arachna Castle and quickly makes a bad impression on his fellow Spider Riders; especially the disdainful Igneous.

Episode 4 • May 13, 2006

Smells Like Team Spider

Hunter is quick to volunteer when the Village of Fragrant Blooms calls on the Spider Riders for help against an Invectid assault.

Episode 5 • May 20, 2006

Memories of Champions

Corona takes Hunter to the Hill of Champions; the place where spiders and humans first fought together against the Invectid invaders.

Episode 6 • May 27, 2006

Spider Rider's Ball!

Every child in the city is playing with a sparkling sphere but Princess Sparkle. After Hunter discovers where the children found the spheres and gets one for her, Sparkle is afraid to tell him that it turned black when she tried to paint it.

Episode 7 • Jun 03, 2006

Princely Power

Prince Lumen?s lackadaisical attitude and distaste for practice leave Hunter questioning his ability to lead the Spider Riders.

Episode 8 • Jun 10, 2006

The Wandering Warrior

While on patrol, Hunter and Shadow fall into the Forest of Bewilderment, from which, legend has it, no one has ever escaped.

Episode 9 • Jun 17, 2006

Hunter's Holiday

After weeks of non-stop battle and training, Corona and Igneous arrange for Hunter to have a day off but they can?t understand why he wants to spend it sleeping.

Episode 10 • Jun 24, 2006

The Enemy Below

Episode 11 • Jul 01, 2006

Deadly Distraction

Mantid strives to find the four keys of the Oracle. Grassho comes in, wishing to help, but Mantid claims that this mission is far too important for Grasshop, so he sends the eager Invectid out to distract the Spider Riders while Buguese and Aqune head for the Oracle Shrine. Grasshop challenges the Riders to a set of matches with very unfair rules...the opponent tires the Rider out then strikes when the enemy is down. The Riders end up foiling these plans...Meanwhile Aqune and Buguese have some difficulty opening the seal to the Shrine. Magma is watching the duel between Grasshop and the Riders from afar...and when Grasshop finally steps up to the challenge and pins Hunter down, Magma comes to the rescue. A defeated Grasshop, determined to take Buguese down with him "accidentally" spills the secret that Buguese and Aqune are at the Oracle Shrine, giving the Riders a chance to confront the two. As the Riders head off towards the Oracle Shrine, it seems through the power of teamwork, Aqune and Buguese have managed to break the seal. Now the inner shrine awaits them.

Episode 12 • Jul 08, 2006

Keys to Destruction

Following up on Grasshop?s tip, Hunter and the Spider Riders journey to the location of Spirit Oracle?s shrine.

Episode 13 • Jul 15, 2006

A New Power

Now that Buguese has two of the Oracle Keys, the Spider Riders find themselves too weak to defeat his powerful Battle Beetle.

Episode 14 • Jul 22, 2006

Stag's Challenge

Buguese has lost the first Oracle Key but Mantid is unconcerned. They will find the other Keys and then come for Hunter?s.

Episode 15 • Jul 29, 2006

Ghost Spider

Hunter agrees to help Corona practice dancing for Arachna?s Annual Dance Party. But when he sees a silhouette of a huge spider haunting the castle halls, Corona becomes quite upset.

Episode 16 • Aug 05, 2006

Corona's Homecoming

Corona and Hunter visit her home town in search of the Oracle Keys.

Episode 17 • Aug 12, 2006

Return of a Friend

Igneous is reunited with Slate, his oldest friend from the Arachna Knights.

Episode 18 • Aug 19, 2006

Unmasked

While out on patrol, Hunter and Magma happen upon an ancient school. There they discover Aqune, who arrived on the school's doorsteps not knowing who she was or where she came from. Magma quickly notices that not only is she not wearing her mask, her manacle is missing too! Fearful for Portia, Magma persuades Hunter that they should stay and spy on Aqune.

Episode 19 • Aug 26, 2006

Lumen's Love

Lumen?s childhood friend, Lady Noia, pays a visit to Arachna Castle and the Prince falls head over heels in love ? much to the dismay of his fellow Spider Riders.

Episode 20 • Sep 02, 2006

Hero Act

When the actors of a theatrical troupe putting on a play about the renowned hero Quake quit, the Spider Riders decide to get in on the act and help out.

Episode 21 • Sep 09, 2006

Because I'm a Warrior

The Spider Riders are so worn out from the constant skirmishes with the Invectids, Corona begins to long for a ?normal? life.

Episode 22 • Sep 16, 2006

The Wages of War

When Magma decides to go on patrol to see is he can get any new information on Portia, Hunter immediately invites himself along for the trip.

Episode 23 • Sep 23, 2006

Dark World

After failing once again in a desperate attempt to retrieve the Oracle Key from the Spider Riders, Grasshop finds himself demoted and losing face in the eyes of his family and fellow Invectids.

Episode 24 • Sep 30, 2006

Key to the City

Stags? army lays waste to the Kingdom of Nuuma in search of the Oracle Key, only to find their courageous Queen has entrusted it to her Page in hopes he can deliver it to the Spider Riders.

Episode 25 • Oct 07, 2006

Big Bug

After finding out the Invectids have invaded Nuuma, Hunter is determined to come to the country?s rescue.

Episode 26 • Oct 14, 2006

Action in Arachna

When Hunter loses his Oracle Key to Aqune, it seems like the Spider Riders are finally beaten.

Episode 27 • Oct 21, 2006

Fateful Decision

Stags? forces have overrun the city of Nuuma. But just when it looks like the fourth Oracle Key is within his grasp, the Oracle creates a force field around the Castle and levitates it into the sky.

Episode 28 • Nov 04, 2006

Journey of Champions

The Spider Riders arrive in the port town of Fuushyu in order to find a boat.

Episode 29 • Nov 11, 2006

Voyage

When the Spider Riders set out on their voyage, Hunter finds them ill prepared. Their quarters are disorganized, the food is terrible and seasickness and laziness are rampant. Hunter whips his friends into shape only to find a new challenge waiting for them... a fiery channel of lava! After making one attempt go through and sustaining serious damage to the ship, the others want to return home or find a detour. But Hunter is determined. The people of Nuuma are counting on them to fight the Invectids! Will Hunter inspire the Spider Riders to rise above it all or will his dreams all go up in smoke?

Episode 30 • Nov 18, 2006

Ghost Ship

While lost in a dense fog, the Spider Riders stumble upon to what appears to be a Ghost Ship piloted by the legendary Lost Mariner.

Episode 31 • Nov 25, 2006

Paradise

When Hunter, Corona, Magma and their spiders regain consciousness, they find themselves deep in a forest. Aqune appears, ready to fight but her mask crumbles from her face, releasing her and Portia from their spell. After a joyous reunion between brother and sister spiders, Buguese attacks, determined to capture the Oracle Keys and Aqune. But a tear in reality opens, sucking the Spider Riders and their spiders away, one by one, and leaving Buguese behind to wonder what happened. The Spider Riders now find themselves in Paradise and are persuaded to give up fighting and enjoy their lives. Will Hunter actually throw away his manacle and leave the people of Nuuma at the mercy of the Invectids? And who is the strange old man who reveals himself to the Spider Riders once their decision is made?

Episode 32 • Dec 02, 2006

Hero

When a mysterious, old man claims to be the hero Quake, Magma is beside himself with joy at meeting his childhood hero. But Hunter remains dubious until Quake shows off more of his power by sharing a vision of Castle Nuuma floating safely out of reach of the Invectids. Hunter is eager to learn how Quake became a champion but the old hero keeps giving him menial duties. Quake finally shows his power when he sends the Buguese and his soldiers flying from the forest with a tap of his staff. Quake shares his secret with Hunter; no one can tell you how to be a champion. You must look deep within yourself

Episode 33 • Dec 09, 2006

Grasshops Misfortune

Lumen and Igneous have trouble trusting Grasshop when they discover him traveling to Nuuma with Princess Sparkle.

Episode 34 • Dec 16, 2006

Reunions

As the Spider Riders continue their journey across the desert, Hunter is still plagued by dreams and doubts about becoming a Champion. When they come upon an oasis, Hunter refuses to stop, insisting they must get to Nuuma as soon as possible. Hunter gives in when his friends point out they all need a much-deserved night's sleep to be battle ready for the Invectids. With the dawn comes an attack by Beerain and her Buzz Rays and once again, Hunter impulsively insists on acting alone until Aqune reminds him that you cannot become a true Champion without the help of your friends. Battling as a team, Aqune and Hunter send Beerain on her way until the unexpected appearance of Buguese changes the balance of power. Will Hunter be willing to exchange the Oracle Keys for Corona's life?

Episode 35 • Dec 30, 2006

Spies and Lies

The Spider Riders interrogate Grasshop, hoping to find out the Invectids? plans for the Oracle Keys.

Episode 36 • Jan 06, 2007

Nuuma Castle

The Spider Riders finally arrive in Nuuma only to find the city completely under Invectid control.

Episode 37 • Jan 13, 2007

Bitter Revenge

Even with Stags and his forces invading Nuuma Castle, Queen Illuma commands the Spider Riders to flee.

Episode 38 • Feb 20, 2007

The Confrontation

All seems lost when a fierce battle with Stags leaves Hunter buried under a pile of rubble.

Episode 39 • Jan 27, 2007

Protectors of Life

Hunter and Shadow face off against Buguese?s newest weapon; Battle Beetle.

Episode 40 • Feb 03, 2007

Oracle's Maiden

With Nuuma Castle safely on the ground again, Queen Illuma thanks the Spider Riders for their help and reveals an astounding secret; Aqune has visited Nuuma before, as a Handmaid in training.

Episode 41 • Feb 10, 2007

Returning

Slate and the exhausted Arachna guardsmen fight to defend Arachna against Invectid forces but only the timely arrival of the Spider Riders turns the tide. The Spider Riders settle in to normal life by catching up with old friends. Hunter and Corona visit Quinn to apologize for wrecking his ship. Magma shares tales of the hero Quake with his friend, the Theatre Troupe Leader and a lonely Igneous reconnects with his fan club. The calm is shattered when Mantid's plans for his two Oracle Keys is made clear. After supplying power to the formerly dark Invectid city, hundreds of new, more powerful Invectid Warriors are created using twisted Invectid science and the Oracle's power. Mantid sends a single warrior to attack Arachna and even Hunter's Blue Bolt attack barely stops the creature. How will the Spider Riders fight an entire army of such creatures?

Episode 42 • Feb 17, 2007

Bad Omen

Mantid shows off his newly gained Oracle power by lighting the Invectid city for the first time in years.

Episode 43 • Feb 24, 2007

Fly no Longer

Beerain has become a fugitive since discovering Mantid?s plans to destroy the Inner World.

Episode 44 • Mar 03, 2007

A Lack of Trust

Sparkle, Hotarla and Grasshop stumble upon the wounded Beerain.

Episode 45 • Mar 10, 2007

Labyrinth

Watch as everyday eleven-year-old Hunter Steele, finds himself displaced from the comforts of home and thrown into an epic battle being waged in the Inner World of Arachna.

Episode 46 • Mar 17, 2007

Afraid of the Dark

Hunter and Shadow regain consciousness to find themselves inMatid?s Citadel.

Episode 47 • Mar 24, 2007

Dark Deception

Moved by the plight of the sunless Invectids, Hunter is ready to hand the Oracle Keys over to Mantid and end the war. The sudden appearance of the hero Quake changes everything when the old man reveals the truth: Mantid's lust for power is the reason the Invectid world has been robbed of sunlight. And the Invectid ruler is willing to destroy all of Arachna to gain the rest of Oracle's power. Hunter and Quake escape Mantid's citadel but are pursued by Buguese's Buzzrays. When Hunter realizes he must make a stand but no longer has the heart to fight the Invectids, Quake sees he's finally learning to be a true hero and demonstrates his mighty Soul Shudder power; the ability to defeat your enemy by taking away their fighting spirit. Hunter reunites with his fellow Spider Riders at the mouth of the labyrinth, but is he the Hunter they remember?

Episode 48 • Mar 31, 2007

Mantid's Trap

Overwhelmed by the desolation of the Invectid lands, the Spider Riders debate their next move.

Episode 49 • Apr 07, 2007

Welcome Back

Buguese and the Spider Riders barely have time to realize Mantid betrayed them all before Mantid uses Oracle?s stolen power to make himself a godlike being.

Episode 50 • Apr 14, 2007

Ark of Destiny

Desperate to confront Mantid before the Oracle?s sun goes dark for good, the Spider Riders journey to Mantid?s Citadel led by Grasshop.

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