The appeal and reviews of Planet Robot Danguard Ace: A must-see anime

Planet Robot Danguard Ace - Wakusei Robot Danguard Ace -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

March 6, 1977 - March 26, 1978 Every Sunday 19:00-19:30

■Broadcasting station

CX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 56

■Original Story

Original story by Leiji Matsumoto and Dan Kobayashi

■ Director

・Direction: Katsumata Guji

■ Production

Produced by Toei (animation), Asahi Tsushinsha

■ Story

Since the discovery of the 10th planet Promethe, space projects aiming for the "Star of Hope" have been progressing in countries around the world. Here in Asuka, Japan, the Promethe Project Base is nearing completion of the "Space Carrier Jasdam" and "Planet Robot Danguard Ace" under the command of Dr. Oedo. And there, there is Takuma Ichimonji, who was raised by Dr. Oedo. His father was Ichimonji Dantetsu, a leading space pilot who was praised as the best in the world, but Dantetsu went missing 10 years ago along with a space rocket in a mysterious incident, making him the target of criticism from all over the world. Takuma is determined to clear his father's name by becoming a pilot of "Dangard Ace" and making the Promethe Project a success, so he trains day and night as a pilot. Good luck, Takuma Ichimonji! One day you will become the chief pilot of "Dangard Ace".

■Explanation

This robot anime was originally written by Matsumoto Reiji. The first half is a growth story depicting Takuma's journey to becoming a pilot, while the second half is a fierce battle story depicting his fight with Tony Harken. It is a work that combines Matsumoto Reiji's unique worldview with Katsumata Guji's direction, and was highly praised among robot anime of the time. In particular, Takuma's growth story deeply moved viewers, and the tense battle with Tony Harken captivated many fans. The music also makes use of many of Kikuchi Shunsuke's famous songs, which are an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

■Cast

Takuma/Akira Kamiya/Dan/Hidekatsu Shibata/Oedo/Kosei Tomita/Sado/Joji Yanami/Banta/Hiroshi Otake/Hideto/Toshio Furukawa/Lisa/Rihoko Yoshida/Tony Harken/Shunji Yamada/Doppler/Takashi Tanaka/Noel/Kazuko Sugiyama

■ Main staff

・Original story by Matsumoto Reiji and Kobayashi Dan ・Planning by Katsuta Toshio, Bessho Koji, and Kasuga Azuma ・Production by Yoshioka Osamu ・Screenplay by Tamura Tatsuo, Umajima Mitsuru, Yamazaki Haruya, and others ・Chief director by Katsumata Guji ・Direction by Namase Akinori and Nishizawa Nobutaka ・Character design by Araki Shingo ・Art design by Ito Iwamitsu ・Music by Kikuchi Shunsuke

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・I Love You Danguard A
Lyrics by Toshiya Ito, Music by Shunsuke Kikuchi, Vocals by Isao Sasaki and Young Fresh

・ED
・His name is Takuma Space Pilot ・Lyrics by Toshiya Ito ・Music by Shunsuke Kikuchi ・Singer by Isao Sasaki

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Dangard Ace" is a robot anime that was broadcast from 1977 to 1978, and is known as a fusion of the original work by Matsumoto Reiji and the direction of Katsumata Guji. This work provides viewers with deep emotion and excitement through the story of Takuma's growth and battles. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, evaluation, and recommended points of the work.

Story and Characters

The story of "Dangard Ace" centers around Takuma's growth and his fight to clear his father's name. Takuma aims to uncover the truth behind his father, Dante Ichimonji, going missing 10 years ago and become a pilot of "Dangard Ace" to help the Prometheus Project succeed. The story is divided into two parts: the first half depicts Takuma's growth and determination, and the second half depicts his fierce battle with Tony Harken, each of which has its own unique appeal.

The voice acting of Akira Kamiya, who plays Takuma, gives viewers a deep sense of empathy. In addition, characters such as Dan, Professor Oedo, Sado, Banda, Hideto, and Lisa are all unique and play important roles in adding excitement to the story. In particular, Shunji Yamada's performance as Tony Harken leaves a strong impression of his presence as the villain.

Production and visuals

Katsumata Guji's direction gives the whole work a sense of tension and speed. The depiction of the battle scenes in particular is extremely realistic and has the power to draw the viewer in. Additionally, Araki Shingo's character designs and Ito Iwamitsu's art designs faithfully reproduce Matsumoto Leiji's worldview, making for great visual appeal. The design of "Dangard Ace" is also very sophisticated, making it stand out among the robot anime of its time.

music

Shunsuke Kikuchi's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "I Love You Danguard A" and the ending theme "That Name is Takuma Space Pilot" are masterpieces that leave a strong impression on viewers. The background music used in the film also plays a role in enhancing the tension and emotion, and the film has received high praise for its music.

Evaluation and recommendation points

"Planet Robot Danguard Ace" was highly praised for its story, characters, direction, visuals, and music. In particular, Takuma's growth story and the fight with Tony Harken provide viewers with deep emotion and excitement. In addition, as a work that combines Leiji Matsumoto's unique worldview with Guji Katsumata's direction, it was highly praised among the robot anime of its time.

The recommended points are as follows:

• Takuma's coming-of-age story and his fight to clear his father's name are moving.
• The fight scene with Tony Harken is full of tension.
• A work that combines Leiji Matsumoto's unique worldview with Guji Katsumata's direction.
• Shunsuke Kikuchi's masterpiece enhances the atmosphere of the work
• The design of "Dangard Ace" is sophisticated.

This work is highly recommended not only for robot anime fans, but also for those who like growth stories and battle stories. It is especially a must-see for those who want to know the appeal of robot anime from the 1970s. It is also recommended for those who are particular about music and visuals.

Related information

"Planet Robot Danguard Ace" continues to be loved by many fans even after the series has ended. DVDs and Blu-rays have been released, and there are more opportunities to re-evaluate the series. Many related books and figures have also been released, making it a collectible item for fans. In addition, many reviews and impressions by fans have been posted online, allowing fans to rediscover the appeal of the series.

■ Summary

"Dangard Ace" is a masterpiece of robot anime from the 1970s, fusing the original work by Leiji Matsumoto with the direction of Guji Katsumata. Takuma's growth story and fight with Tony Harken provide viewers with deep emotion and excitement. In addition, Shunsuke Kikuchi's music, Shingo Araki's character design, and Iwamitsu Ito's art design also enhance the appeal of the work. This work is highly recommended not only for robot anime fans, but also for those who like growth stories and battle stories. Please watch it once and experience its charm.