F-Zero: GP Legend

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F-Zero: GP Legend

F-Zero GP logo
F-ZERO ファルコン伝説
(F-Zero: The Legend of Falcon)
Genre Adventure, Science Fiction, Sports
TV anime: F-Zero: GP Legend
Director Ayumi Tomobuki
Studio Ashi Productions
Network Flag of Japan TV Tokyo

Flag of the United States Fox Box FOX

Flag of Hungary A+
Original run October 7, 2003 – September 28, 2004
Episodes 51
Related works

F-Zero: GP Legend (F-ZERO ファルコン伝説 Efu Zero Farukon Densetsu?) is a TV anime series based on Nintendo's F-Zero franchise. It is a reboot of the franchise taking place in the year 2201. Lifeforms from all across the galaxy come to compete in the new racing tournament called F-Zero.

The anime aired on TV Tokyo in Japan (where it was eventually replaced by Bleach in its timeslot). In North America, the show was licensed and modified by 4Kids Entertainment.[1] The show aired for a short time on the Fox network before it was canceled.

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[edit] Plot overview

Main article: List of F-Zero GP Legend episodes

Police detective Ryu suffered a fatal car accident while in pursuit of an escaped criminal named Zoda. He is brought back to life in the year 2201 by Mobile Task Force members Jody Summer and Dr. Stewart. The Task Force tries to keep prize money out of the hands of unsavory people like the Dark Million Organization run by Black Shadow and Deathborn. That organization is responsible for cryogenically evolving Ryu's old enemy Zoda. Now Ryu joins the Task Force to help take down Zoda and the rest of Dark Million. While pursuing his objectives, Rick will unexpectedly meet up with the legendary racer and bounty hunter named Captain Falcon.

[edit] Major characters

[edit] Mobile Task Force

A group of racers who are destined to thwart the plans of the Dark Million Organization:

  • Rick Wheeler (リュウ スザク Ryū Suzaku?): The protagonist of the English version.[1] Rick was severely injured on an accident after encountering Zoda. He was revived 150 years later and joined the Elite Mobile Task Force. In the last few episodes, he and Captain Falcon took on Black Shadow and defeated him at a cost of Falcon's life. After Falcon died, he became the new "Captain Falcon".
  • Jody Summer (ジョディ サマー Jodi Samā?): The strict leader of the Elite Mobile Task Force, Jody comes down hard on anyone who messes up the mission, including even Lucy when she wants to join the team. She wants Rick Wheeler to be on her team. It is revealed early in the series that she isn't entirely human due to an accident she and her brother were in years ago that revolved around Zoda.
  • Jack Levin (ジャック レビン Jakku Rebin?): A ladies' man who starts off as a rival against Rick, but later becomes his friend, even getting him out of trouble when Rick screws up.
  • Dr. Stewart (ドクター スチュアート Dokutā Suchuāto?): Robert Stewart was once a surgeon but became a racer after his father, Kevin Stewart, died.
  • Lucy Liberty (ルーシー リバティ Rūshī Ribati?): Another female member of the Elite Mobile Task Force. She's young and very sweet, always trying to stay on everyone's good side.
  • Clash (クラッシュ Kurasshu?) / Dr. Clash: An engineer who wants to become an F-Zero racer.
  • Mr. EAD: Member of the Mobile Task Force. He is a fan of Kate Alen.
  • John Tanaka: Head cop of the Mobile Task Force. He is a fan of Kate Alen.

[edit] The Dark Million Organization

An evil organization who plots to win the F-Zero prize to fund their plans for universal domination. Among the major members are:

  • Black Shadow: One of the main villains of the series and leader of the Dark Million Organization.
  • Zoda (ゾーダ Zōda?): A criminal who is brought back to life in the era this show takes place in by the Black Hand. He was the cause of Rick's accident 150 years ago. He was also cryogenically frozen and later awakened/transformed into an alien-like being by Black Shadow and his Dark Million Organization. He doesn't appear to like Black Shadow or Miss Killer that much. Later in the series, Zoda is able to transform into a stronger being known as "Hyper Zoda", first shown in episode 32 when he battles with Rick and Falcon, dies getting Falcon Punched.
  • Misaki Haruka (Luna Ryder): Black Shadow's right-hand woman who is actually Rick's old girlfriend. She was in deep freeze when Zoda brainwashed her. She usually wins when she races, which is one reason why Black Shadow values her. Zoda doesn't appear to like her. Later on, she recovered her memories, which force Black Shadow to turn against her. She is later saved by Captain Falcon. In the last episode, she is working in the bar where Captain Falcon's secret identity previous work.
  • Octoman: Member of the Dark Million Organization. He joined the Dark Million Organization to keep his creditors at bay.
  • Baba: Member of the Dark Million Organization.
    • Voice actor: Ted Lewis
    • Seiyū: Takeshi Yamato
  • Bio-Rex: Member of the Dark Million Organization.
    • Seiyū: Takayuki Fujimoto
  • The Skull: Member of the Dark Million Organization.

[edit] Other Characters

  • Samurai Goroh: Leader of a band of space pirates. He first encountered Rick Wheeler when he was looking for a cure for a kid in the hospital.
  • Lisa Brilliant: Member of Samurai Goroh's space pirates. She is also Samurai Goroh's wife.
  • Mrs. Arrow: Super Arrow's wife.
  • Michael Chain: Leader of a street gang. He one time forced a millionaire named Truman to capture top F-Zero Racers for the safety of his new girlfriend Dream. His plans were thwarted by Rick Wheeler, Lucy Liberty, Super Arrow, and Mrs. Arrow.
  • Crank: A boy from Planet Forno whose father Roy Hughes was killed by Zoda. Crank thought that Captain Falcon was the one who killed his father. His attempt to leave his planet by stealing Ryu's F-Zero machine was foiled by Captain Falcon who explained what really happened. He managed to go to Earth by stowing away on the Mobile Task Force's transport and acts as an assistant for Bart Lemming. In the epilogue, he is shown taking Ryu's place as the pilot of the Dragon Bird.
  • Roger Buster:
    • Seiyū: Takayuki Fujimoto
  • Antonio Guster: Member of Samurai Goroh's space pirates and Lisa Brillant's brother. Zoda persuaded him into poisoning Samurai Goroh. Only by losing the race did Antonio administer the antidote.
    • Seiyū: Takeharu Ōnishi
  • Kate Alen: A famous pop star. Zoda tried to get her to join the Dark Million Organization with the help of Octoman and Bio-Rex. This was thwarted by Rick Wheeler and Mr. EAD.
  • Mighty Gazelle: Roy Hughes was the father of Tek until his death at the hands of Zoda. His brain was placed inside a robotic body called the Mighty Gazelle.
    • Seiyū: Takayuki Fujimoto
  • James McCloud:

An excellent F-Zero racer, he beats Rick once at a race. Later, Rick seeks out his guidance in training.

[edit] Music

Opening Theme 
"The Meaning of Truth (オープニング)" by HIRO-X
  • Intro Version 1 (eps. 1-39)
  • Intro Version 2 (eps. 40-50) (the new version reveals Zoda's transformation as well as a link between Miss Killer and Haruka doing their introduction)
Ending Theme

1. "Resolution" by Maeda Ai

  • Version 1 (eps. 1-39)
  • Version 2 (eps. 40-50)

2. "Forever" by Maeda Ai (ep. 51)

All the original songs were on TV Tokyo.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c DeWoody, Lucas (2005-01-05). The Legendary Race - The History of F-Zero. Advanced Media Network. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.

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