Great Dangaioh
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| Great Dangaioh | |
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| 破邪巨星Gダンガイオー (Haja Kyosei G Dangaiō) |
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| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Mecha |
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| Directed by | Toshiki Hirano |
| Studio | AIC |
| Network | TV Asahi |
| Original run | 5 April 2001 – 5 July 2001 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
Great Dangaioh (破邪巨星Gダンガイオー Haja Kyosei G Dangaiō?) is a 13-episode anime TV series that ran from 5 April 2001 through 5 July 2001 on TV Asahi in Japan. It was created and directed by Toshiki Hirano, and produced by AIC. Hirano's wife, Narumi Kakinouchi, was the animation director for episodes 1 and 3.
Great Dangaioh is related to Dangaioh. Although initially it appears to be an unconnected series reusing similar plot concepts, late in the series it is revealed that Great Dangaioh is, in fact, a sequel to the original OVA.
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[edit] Plot
Somewhere in Japan, a bright light suddenly blasted from the ground. The light in a blink destroyed everything within a hundred mile radius. People argued that falling space debris caused it, but others felt that the unusual movement of terrestrial magnetism caused the light. The truth, however, remained hidden and blurred from people's memories. A little girl is the only one that knows what the light is.
Ten years later, an army of giant robots suddenly appear and devastates the Earth. They call themselves "EX Tartaro," whom pilot four major robots - the Four Kyokuohand. Their mission is to "purify the world". Three battle robots, the Dangaioh, defeated the enemy with ease. Sensing the strength of their enemy, the Ex Tartao united to form one giant robot. The three members of the Dangaioh team united into Dangaioh to reveal their true powers and eventually destroyed the invading force.
The plot was devised by madman Dr. Katou, who was once the co-planner of the Dangaioh. The Dangai Project began preparations for a battle from a threat from the outer space parrot "Bunker". Dr. Katou and Yonamine had a big dispute, leading to Dr. Katou's betrayal. Now, in a secret underground organization, Dr. Yonamine and the Dangaioh are prepared to face off against Dr. Katou and his robotic troops.
[edit] Characters
[edit] Main Characters
- Amagi Kuya
- Voiced by: Chihiro Suzuki (Japanese), Enzo Fortuny (Spanish)
- A 15 year old boy who is the Dangaioh B's pilot and leader of Dangaioh. He carries on the will of his brother, who was the official nominee for pilot on the Dangaioh project. He has a lot of faith and mental prowess to make up for his weaknesses. He's a quiet but hot-blooded young man. Aside from that, he is also very sensitive. Kuya can be very indecisive however. For example, he would give up his life to protect someone he likes, but when someone confesses love for him, he can't give them a clear answer.
- Manami Mishio
- Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi (Japanese), Ana Lucia Ramos (Spanish)
- A 15 year old girl who is the pilot of Dangaioh's F and controls the brainof Dangaioh. Although Mishio isn't as physically fit and strong as the other pilots, she has an amazing memory and analytical skills, which prove useful in combat. She is also quiet, tender and always has a smile on her face.
- Hitomi Chidou
- Voiced by: Masumi Asano (Japanese), Liliana Barba (Spanish)
- A 15 year old girl who is the Dangaioh's X pilot and controller of Dangaioh's heart. Hitomi uses "hot-blooded", "Battle Soul" and "Victory" in her guiding philosophy. She's very upfront and speaks her mind. She has seen the gentle side of Kuya in battle and is attracted to him. Hitomi has the courage to charge into a group of enemies in a fight.
[edit] Supporting Characters
- Gunji Yonamine
- Voiced by: Takeshi Aono (Japanese), Jorge Roig (Spanish)
- The leader of the Dangai Project and the creator of Dangaioh. He's is the leading authority in robotic engineering. Gunji easily won the title of "genius scientist" while he was still a young man. He comes from honorable ancestry and therefore is able to use his connections in politics, conglomerates, and the military to build Awaruda base and Dangaioh.
- Miya Shikitani
- Voiced by: Emi Shinohara (Japanese), Xochtil Ugarte (Spanish)
- The beautiful scientist and designer of Dangaioh who is an authority on, and possesses a high-level of ESP power. 10 years ago she received telepathic messages from an unidentified entity and began planning the Dangai Project. During her time cooperating with Gunji Yonamine over the past 10 years, she has continued to receive telepathic messages from the unidentified identity on designing Dangaioh.
- Chiho Kazamaki
- Voiced by: Masako Katsuki (Japanese), Irma Carmona (Spanish)
- The doctor on call in the Awaruda basement. She's the one person the Dangaioh pilots turn to when they have problems with their lives or complaints and enjoys making fun of the younger pilots, especially Kuya.
- Kaori Tsukishiro
- Voiced by: Maria Yamamoto (Japanese), Maria Fernanda Morales (Spanish)
- The assistant to Miya Shikitani who lives in the Awaruda Base and also possesses ESP powers. A major basement staff candidate with a short temper, mainly due to the fact that she's only an assistant and candidate. She tends to pester Kuya.
- Danjou Katou (Dr. Kadou)
- The co-planner of Dangaioh and the enemy of Great Dangaioh in the first episode. He was opposed to Gunji Yonamine's opinions when it comes to producing manned or unmanned robots. Expelled from the research institute following the disagreement, he secretly stole the robot data and related documents to build his powerful robots to achieve his goal of "purifying the world".
[edit] Mechanics
- Dangaioh
- Dangaioh was created by Gunji Yonamine and Dr. Miya Shikitani. It is formed by 3 seperate robots; the Dangaioh B, Dangaioh F, and Dangaioh X. Dangaioh excels at fighting that requires high-speed maneuvers. It is equipped with various weapons to help fight off its enemies.
- The battle abilities of the Dangaioh require high human tolerances. The pilots of the Dangaioh are subject to constant physical stress, even the possibility of death if they stay in their units for too long. Therefore, the Dangaioh requires its pilots to be physically and psychologically strong and have excellent teamwork abilities.
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- Dangaioh X (Cross)
- The Dangaioh X is piloted by Hitomi Chidou and becomes the lower half of Dangaioh. It is loaded with heavy armor and the high-energy output Dangaioh main engine. Dangaioh X is a combat-type robot and excels at close combat.
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[edit] Episodes
| No. | Episode Title | [1] Airdate | |
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| 1 | "Decisive Battle" (『決戦』) |
2001-04-05 | |
| 2 | "Hold a Fort" (『躍る大要塞』) |
2001-04-12 | |
| 3 | "Serious Attack! 3 Sandstorm Majin?!" (『強襲! 三大砂漠魔人!?』) |
2001-04-19 | |
| 4 | "The Castle in Crisis" (『檻の中の砦』) |
2001-04-26 | |
| 5 | "Devil From the Sky" (『天空の悪魔』) |
2001-05-03 | |
| 6 | "Caesar is Howling" (『海王咆吼』) |
2001-05-10 | |
| 7 | "Seven Kinds of Transformation Above the Ocean!" (『洋上の七変化 大乱舞! 大沈没!』) |
2001-05-17 | |
| 8 | "The Falling Star from the Evil Sky!" (『魔天よりの流星』) |
2001-05-24 | |
| 9 | "Sudden Strike by the Shadow of Sword!" (『奇襲!! 影の刃!!』) |
2001-06-07 | |
| 10 | "The Great Warrior" (『偉大なる戦士』) |
2001-06-14 | |
| 11 | "The Pass Back on Track" (『復活せし過去(モノ)』) |
2001-06-21 | |
| 12 | "Treat of Zero" (『ゼロの脅威』) |
2001-06-28 | |
| 13 | "Invincibility!! G-Dangaioh Liftoff!" (『無敵!! Ｇ・弾劾凰、発進!!』) |
2001-07-05 | |
[edit] Theme Music
Opening Theme - "Fighting Chance"
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- Singer: Go Takahashi
- Lyrics: Yuko Ebine
- Music: Akira Tsuji
- Producer: Takahiro Ando
Ending Theme - "Kimi no tame ni Ai wo"
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- Singer: Kasumi Yamagata (Mizuno Manabi)
- Lyrics: Yuko Ebine
- Music: Akira Tsuji
- Producer: Akira Tsuji
[edit] Staff
- Creator/Director: Toshiki Hirano
- Series Writer: Sumio Uetake
- Character Design: Masaki Yamada
- Mechanic Design: Hiroshi Ogawa, Goro Murata
- Concept Design: Kenji Teraoka
- General Animation Directors: Masaki Yamada, Junichi Takaoka
- Mechanical Animation Directors: Hiroshi Kamogawa, Keiji Hashimoto, Masanori Nishii
- Art Design: Akihiro Hiraoka
- Art Director: Masaru Sato
- Colour: Kumiko Nakayama
- Anime Company: AIC
- Editors: Amuga
- Music Composition: Toshiyuki Watanabe
- Sound Effects: Toshiki Kameyama
- Producers: TV Asahi, Sho-Pro, AIC, avex
[edit] Notes and references
[edit] External links
- Great Dangaioh at the Internet Movie Database
- Dangaioh TV (AIC) (in Japanese)
- AIC Anime's Official Great Dangaioh Page (English)
- Great Dangaioh at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
