Sengoku Majin GoShogun: The appeal and reviews of the TV compilation

Sengoku Majin GoShogun (TV Digest) - Sengoku Majin GoShogun

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

April 1982

■Frequencies

63 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Production Lead

■ Director

・Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

■ Production

・Production: Ashi Productions

■Works

©PRODUCTION REED 1982

■ Story

The year is 2001, and the age of space wars has arrived. Dokuga, who is plotting to rule the Earth, and the Good Thunder Team, who are defending the Earth, are engaged in fierce battles. Then a new enemy, Santos, appears. What does the future hold for the Earth?

■Explanation

A movie version of the popular TV anime "Sengoku Majin GoShogun." A spinoff re-edited and created around episodes 17 and 20. Released in 1982, this film offered audiences at the time an opportunity to enjoy the story from a new perspective. In particular, the re-arrangement of key episodes from the TV series emphasizes the depth of the story and the development of the characters. Director Kunihiko Yuyama's skillful direction maintains an excellent balance between visual impact and storytelling. It also highlights the production skills of Ashi Productions, and the combination of the technology and creative ideas of the time has resulted in a work that is still loved by many fans today.

■Cast

・Sanada Kenta/Matsuoka Yoko・Hojo Shingo/Suzuoki Hirotaka・Remy Shimada/Koyama Mami・Killie Gagley/Tanaka Hideyuki・Savalas/Kobayashi Osamu・OVA, Mother/Mashima Satomi・Emperor Neoneros/Father/Fujimoto Jo・Leonardo Medici Bundle/Shiozawa Kaneto・Suguni Katnar/Kihara Shojiro・Yatter La Kernagur/Nagahori Yoshio・Zenigasky Jitter/Terashima Mikio・President Santos/Hori Katsuyuki・CM narrator/Genda Tesshō

■ Main staff

・Producer / Toshihiko Sato・Screenplay / Tsuyoshi Shuto・Director / Kunihiko Yuyama・Character design / Hideyuki Motohashi, Satoshi Hirayama・Mechanic design / Hajime Kamegaki・Animation director / Tamotsu Tanaka, Osamu Kamijo, Hideaki Matsuoka・Art director / Geki Katsumata・Color setting / Yuri Nagae・Sound director / Noriyoshi Matsuura・Director of photography / Takeshi Fukuda・Editors / Toshio Henmi, Shozo Yamazaki・Music / Tachio Akano・Planning producer / Shuichi Onodera・Producers / Yasuo Yamaya, Hiroshi Kato, Masaru Umehara・Producer / Ashi Productions

■ Main Characters

・Kenta Sanada/
The only son of Dr. Sanada, a renowned scientist. He is a kind-hearted man who considers mechas to be his friends, which causes him to struggle in the midst of battle. However, it is this kindness that is important in determining the future of the Earth. Kenta is the central character of the story, and his growth and struggles are the main themes of the story. In particular, the story deeply depicts the relationship between humanity and technology through his friendship with mecha.
・Hojo Shingo/
A member of the Good Thunder team, he is the main pilot of King Arrow and GoShogun. He was a saboteur for the United Nations Peace Corps, but after losing his fiance in a retaliatory terrorist attack by New Neros, a subordinate organization of Dokuga, he accepted Savalas' invitation. He has a purely Japanese hobby, and even had a cypress bath built inside Good Thunder. In all things, he can only live clumsily. Shingo's character depicts both his strength as a warrior and his inner fragility, evoking deep sympathy in the viewer.
・Remy Shimada/
The only female in the Good Thunder team, she is the main pilot of Queen Rose and TRY3. She was an EIC secret agent, but was imprisoned after failing a mission, and was scouted by Savalas. She was the child of a Japanese trading company employee and a French prostitute, but her mother died at a young age. She was raised by the prostitutes. The locket on her chest contains a photo of her former lover, Frances. Remy's background is very complex, and her past and present actions add depth to the story.
・Killie Gagley/
A member of the Buddha Thunder team and a pilot for Jack Knight. He was feared in the New York underworld as the "Wolf of the Bronx." While on the run, he took the blame for the crimes of his fellow members of the Swann family, who had looked after him, and met Savalas. He hates cats because of a Japanese monster cat movie. His hobby is writing his autobiography, but he seems to be particular about it and has difficulty getting past the first chapter. Killy's character gives viewers a fresh impression by combining a dark past with a humorous side.
・Savalas／
The commander who personally scouted Remy and the others to form the Good Thunder team. His birth and other background are unknown, but due to his friendship with Professor Sanada, he was entrusted with the team and protected Bimler and Kenta. Savalas' leadership and mysterious background are essential elements of the story, and his presence strengthens the team's unity.
・Leonardo Medici Bundle／
One of Dokuga's top executives, he is the head of the intelligence bureau. He is the eldest son of a prestigious French aristocrat, and has such a unique aesthetic that he later established the theory of "cosmic aesthetics." He was accepted to the International University of the Arts in Paris with the highest grades, but dropped out due to differences in aesthetic perspective. He is also deeply devoted to Eastern aesthetics, but is often mistaken about this. He seems to sense that Remy exudes a unique kind of beauty from a human being. Bundle's character depicts the fusion of aesthetics and strategy, providing viewers with a new perspective.
・Sugni Katnar/
One of Dokuga's top executives and a general. He was the son of the president of Amelia, but after his father was assassinated, his mother ran off to a new man and abandoned him at a young age. This caused him to become emotionally unstable and he is constantly taking tranquilizers. Cutnar's character depicts the relationship between trauma and power, giving viewers deep insight.
・Yattara Kernagur／
One of Dokuga's top executives and a commander. He comes from a poor family in Africa, but becomes the world heavyweight boxing champion. After retiring, he marries promoter Yoko, and with her wealth he joins Dokuga and rules with the power of violence and money. Kelnagul's character depicts a story of success and desire, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

■Subtitle

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■ Related works

TV series "Sengoku Majin GoShogun" <30 minutes, 26 episodes>
Theater "Goshogun In: A Foreigner in Time" <90 mins>

■ Evaluation and Recommendation

Sengoku Majin GoShogun (TV Anthology) - Sengoku Majin GoShogun, a feature film released in 1982, is a re-edited version of key episodes from the TV series. The film strikes a perfect balance between visual impact and storytelling, offering viewers a chance to enjoy the story from a new perspective. In particular, the film highlights director Kunihiko Yuyama's skillful direction and the production capabilities of Ashi Productions, and the fusion of the technology and creative ideas of the time has resulted in a work that is still beloved by many fans today.

The story is set in the year 2001, a time of space warfare, and depicts the fierce battle between Dokuga, who is trying to dominate the Earth, and the Good Thunder team, who are defending the Earth. With the emergence of a new enemy, Santos, the story becomes even more tense, and the future of the Earth is called into question. In particular, the growth and conflict of Sanada Kenta is at the center of the story, and through his friendship with his mecha, the relationship between humanity and technology is deeply depicted. In addition, the backgrounds and growth of characters such as Hojo Shingo, Remy Shimada, and Killy Gagley are also depicted, evoking deep empathy from the viewer.

The cast is also very impressive, with voice actors such as Yoko Matsuoka, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Mami Koyama, and Hideyuki Tanaka bringing the characters to life. In particular, Yoko Matsuoka, who plays Kenta Sanada, realistically portrays Kenta's kindness and conflict, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Mami Koyama, who plays Remy Shimada, skillfully portrays Remy's complex background and strength.

The main staff is also very talented, with director Kunihiko Yuyama's skillful direction, character designs by Hideyuki Motohashi and Satoshi Hirayama, and mechanic design by Hajime Kamegaki all contributing to the quality of the work. In addition, the technical skills of animation directors Tamotsu Tanaka, Osamu Kamijo, and Hideaki Matsuoka, and the beautiful backgrounds by art director Geki Katsumata create a visual impact. Furthermore, the color settings by Yuri Nagae and the powerful sound effects by sound director Noriyoshi Matsuura enhance the atmosphere of the work. Akano Tachio's music also has an emotional effect in sync with the development of the story.

Related works include the TV series "Sengoku Majin GoShogun" and the movie "Goshogun In: A Stranger in Time." The TV series is made up of 26 30-minute episodes, detailing the character growth and story development. Meanwhile, the movie "Goshogun In: A Stranger in Time" is a feature-length 90-minute film that unfolds a new story as a sequel to the TV series. By watching these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview and characters of "Sengoku Majin GoShogun."

As for recommendations, this work is especially recommended for those who like robot anime and science fiction anime. It will also be enjoyed by those who like stories that depict character growth and conflict. It is also recommended for those who want to experience the atmosphere of 1980s anime. With an excellent balance between visual impact and storytelling, it is easy to see why it is still loved by many fans today.

Overall, "Sengoku Majin GoShogun (TV Compilation)" is a work that perfectly balances visual impact and storytelling, offering viewers an opportunity to enjoy the story from a new perspective. It is a work that shines with the story of character growth and conflict, a stellar cast, and the power of the excellent main staff, and it is easy to see why it is still loved by so many fans today. By watching it together with related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world view and characters of "Sengoku Majin GoShogun". This work is recommended for people who like robot anime and science fiction anime, people who like stories that depict character growth and conflict, and people who want to experience the atmosphere of 1980s anime.