Galiento Part II: The Sky Chapter: Review and impressions of the improved story and battle scenes

Galient Part II: The Sky Chapter: A stunning transition from epic fantasy to ultra-sci-fi

The OVA "Panzer Kai Galient Part II: The Sky Chapter," released by Toshiba Video Software on March 21, 1986, was produced by Sunrise, with an original story by Yatate Hajime and both the original story and direction by Takahashi Ryosuke. The work is made up of one 55-minute episode, and depicts a grand story where fantasy and science fiction intertwine. Below, we will introduce the detailed story, commentary, cast, and main staff of this work, and delve deeper into its appeal and evaluation.

■ Story

The Mardal forces unite and finally approach Mardal's castle, the Iron Castle. However, Mardal activates the space jumping base and is transported to the planet Lamprate along with Jordi and his friends. Mardal tries to awaken emotions such as fear of death and anger in the people of the Advanced Civilization Alliance, who have become stagnant and have lost their energy and emotions, by showing them fighting and acts of destruction. However, the Alliance activates the "Eraser," which erases everything related to Mardal. In order to escape the planet, Jordi and his friends must face off in a final battle with Mardal.

■Explanation

The second compilation of "Gallian" covers the series from episode 14, in which the battle becomes increasingly intense, to the final episode, episode 25. The unexpected shift from a fantasy world to a super sci-fi world was praised as a device that revealed the true theme of the work. This shift provided viewers with a new perspective and was an important element in deepening the story. It also depicted the growth of the characters and changes in their relationships, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

■Cast

• JoJo/Hidehiro Kikuchi
• Chururu/Yuriko Fuchizaki
• Hirumuka/Fumi Hirano
• Window / Shigeru Chiba
• Azbeth/Osamu Kobayashi
• Daltas/Jun Hasumi
• Feria/Akiko Izumi
• Mardal/Seizo Kato
• High Shartat/Hayami Shou
• Don Slazen/Shingo Kanemoto
• Lambell/Yusaku Yara

■ Main staff

• Original story/Hajime Yatate
• Screenplay: Fuyuji Goto, Jinzo Toriumi, Soji Yoshikawa
• Character design: Norio Shioyama
• Mechanical design: Kunio Okawara, Yutaka Izubuchi
• Art by Mitsuharu Miyamae
• Chief animation director: Norio Shioyama
• Edited by Tsurubuchi Films
• Sound Director: Yasuo Urakami
• Music by Toru Fuyuki
• Directed and composed by Soji Yoshikawa
• Original story and director: Ryosuke Takahashi
• Producer/Toru Hasegawa

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Armored Trooper Votoms Part II: The Sky Chapter" has been highly praised for its epic story development and detailed world-building. In particular, the shift from fantasy to science fiction gave viewers a fresh surprise and was an important element in adding depth to the work. This shift was an important device in depicting the story's themes of "the awakening of emotions" and "the true nature of humanity," and deeply moved viewers.

The character growth and changes in relationships were also beautifully depicted, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Jordi's growth in particular resonated with viewers and was an important element in supporting the central theme of the story. Furthermore, each character's personality and background were carefully depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the work.

The mechanical designs are also superb, and the armored weapons designed by Kunio Okawara and Yutaka Izubuchi are not only visually appealing, but also contribute greatly to the progression of the story. The design of Gallian in particular left a strong impression on viewers, as if it symbolized the fusion of fantasy and science fiction.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work, and Toru Fuyuki's music enhanced the atmosphere of the story and stirred the emotions of the audience. The music in the battle scenes in particular heightened the tension and excitement, leaving a strong impression on the audience.

■Reasons for recommendation

"Armored World Galient Part II: Chapter of the Sky" is a work that depicts an epic story where fantasy and science fiction intersect, giving viewers fresh surprises and deep emotions. In particular, the transition from fantasy to science fiction is an important element that provides viewers with a new perspective and adds depth to the story. In addition, the character growth and changes in human relationships are also beautifully depicted, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the mechanical design and music are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work, leaving a strong impression on viewers. For these reasons, "Armored World Galient Part II: Chapter of the Sky" is highly recommended for those who like fantasy and science fiction and those who want to enjoy a deep story.

■ Related works

"Armored Trooper Votoms Part II: Chapter of the Sky" is a complete edited version of "Armored Trooper Votoms" and is related to the following works:

• "Armored Trooper Votoms": The TV anime series on which this work is based.
• "Armored Trooper Votoms Part I: Earth Chapter": A fully edited prequel to this work.

■How to watch

"Armored Trooper Votoms Part II: The Sky Chapter" can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It can also be viewed on some video distribution services. Please check each sales and distribution site for details.

■ Summary

"Armored World Galient Part II: Chapter of the Sky" is a work that depicts an epic story where fantasy and science fiction intersect, giving viewers fresh surprises and deep emotions. In particular, the transition from fantasy to science fiction is an important element that provides viewers with a new perspective and adds depth to the story. In addition, the character growth and changes in human relationships are also beautifully depicted, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the mechanical design and music are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work, leaving a strong impression on viewers. For these reasons, "Armored World Galient Part II: Chapter of the Sky" is highly recommended for those who like fantasy and science fiction and those who want to enjoy a deep story.