HYPER-PSYCHIC-GEO GARAGA review: The ultimate fusion of psychic powers and adventure

Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga: A world of futuristic battles and psychic powers

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

October 21, 1989 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distribution: Asmik

■Frequencies

100 min

■Original Story

Original story by Satomi Mikuriya (original concept by Minako Uchida)

■ Director

・Director, scriptwriter, storyboard: Hideki Kubo

■ Production

・Production cooperation: Anime R ・Production: Aubeck

■Works

©Satomi Mikuriya / A.V.N. Co., Ltd. / Asmik Co., Ltd.

■ Story

The story is set in the year 2775. The spaceship Xebec takes off from the spaceport to transport two people in artificial hibernation, but an accident occurs during warp navigation and it makes an emergency landing on the planet Galaga. When the surrounding area is investigated, it is discovered that Galaga is a planet where the psychic Ra people and the giant ape-like Umhlanga people are fighting. Furthermore, it is highly likely that the accident on the Xebec was caused by someone, and gradually the hidden intentions of each crew member are revealed.

■Explanation

This feature-length psychic battle action anime is based on the unfinished manga "Planet Galaga" by Satomi Mikuriya, which was serialized in "Action Comics (Futabasha)" in 1984. It was initially planned as a two-part OVA, but was ultimately produced as a 100-minute theatrical film. The film depicts an epic tale of the intersection of psychic powers and combat in a future space setting, and is characterized by its visual impact and deep storytelling. Director Hidemi Kubo also wrote the script and storyboards, enhancing the overall unity of the work. Another point not to be missed is the visual expression by Moriyasu Taniguchi, who was in charge of character design and animation direction.

■Cast

・J.M.Jay/Toshio Furukawa・Ombu/Akira Kamiya・Farah/Keiko Pan・Alf/Norio Wakamoto・Kina/Megumi Hayashibara・Heran Yang/Michie Tomizawa・Bosey/Ichiro Nagai・Neham/Kenichi Ogata・Min/Rihoko Yoshida・Kisar/Kazuyasu Sogabe・Randy/Kento Shiozawa・Dallabrigue/Kenji Utsumi・Lieutenant General Yang/Osamu Kobayashi

■ Main staff

Original story by Satomi Mikuriya (original concept by Minako Uchida)
Produced by: Osami Amaya, Asmik Co., Ltd. Planning by: Tamotsu Shiina (Asmik), Yasuo Sakai (AVN)
・Total visual director / Moriyasu Taniguchi・Director, scriptwriter, storyboard / Hidemi Kubo・Producer / Shinpei Okuda (Asmik), Masako Matsuura・Composition / Yuji Yatabe・Character design, animation director / Moriyasu Taniguchi・Mecha design, mecha animation director / Toru Yoshida・Art director / Mitsuharu Miyamae・Director of photography / Kosuke Endo・Sound director / Noriyoshi Matsuura・Music / Tatsumi Yano・Animation check / Yasuo Ishii・Color setting / Kaoru Fukui, Takashi Hasegawa・Color designation / Takashi Hasegawa・Special effects / Rika Sugawara・Editing / Masahiro Matsumura, Terumitsu Okada・Set production / Masamitsu Kobayashi, Nobuko Ikeda・Title / Maki Pro・Sound effects / Daisuke Jinbo, Katsumi Ito・Sound recording / Yoshio Obara, Norio Nishizawa・Recording studio / Sound editing studio・Sound production manager / Jun Watanabe・Sound production / Present・Development / Tokyo Development Laboratory・Production cooperation / Anime R・Production / Aubec・Distribution / Asmik

■ Main Characters

・J.M. Jay The protagonist is a crew member of the Xebec. He is used to fighting. Jay is a calm and strategic thinker who shows leadership even in difficult situations. During the battles in Galaga, his past and secrets are gradually revealed.

・Onbu A robot that assists Jay. Onbu is Jay's right-hand man, providing him with Battle Gear during battles. He has a humorous personality and also plays a role in easing tension.

・Queen of the Fararrans. She saves the crew of the crash-landed Xebec from crisis. Farara has powerful psychic powers and fights to protect the peace of Galaga. Her presence adds depth and emotion to the story.

A commander under General Alfyan. He tries to hide the existence of Galaga from the military brass. Alf is a ruthless and ambitious character, and his actions add to the tension of the story.

■ Main robot items

・Battle Gear Jay wears a firearm on his right arm. It is usually stored in his on-boot and charged. Battle Gear is multifunctional and is an important item that adds excitement to battle scenes.

■ Theme songs and music

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・CHASE
Lyrics by Yuri Asada, Music by Tatsumi Yano, Vocals by Fuyuko Kurihara

■Detailed story and character analysis

"Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" is a grand story set in the future universe. In the year 2775, the Xebec takes off from a spaceport to transport two people in artificial hibernation. However, an accident occurs during warp navigation, and the ship makes an emergency landing on the planet Galaga. Galaga is a planet where the psychic Ra people and the giant ape-like Umhlanga people are fighting, and it becomes clear that the accident on the Xebec was likely caused by someone. Each crew member has their own motives, but they must aim to survive on Galaga and complete their mission.

The protagonist, Jay M. Jay, is a crew member of the Xebec and a calm leader who is used to fighting. His past is hidden by a deep secret, which is gradually revealed during the battles in Galaga. Jay's character is portrayed as having the strength to never give up even in difficult situations and a dedication to protecting his friends. His right-hand man, the robot Onbu, has a humorous personality and not only supports Jay in his battles, but also adds a light-hearted atmosphere to the story.

Farah, the Queen of the Ra people, has powerful psychic powers and fights to protect the peace of Galaga. Her presence adds depth and emotion to the story, and her relationship with Jay is also an important element. Farah's psychic powers not only make a visual impact, but also have a major impact on the development of the story. Her character is an attractive presence that combines strength and kindness, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Yang's subordinate, Alf, is a ruthless commander who tries to hide the existence of Galaga from the military higher-ups. His ambitious actions increase the tension of the story and become a major obstacle for Jay and his friends. Alf's character plays an important role in increasing the complexity of the story, and his actions have a major impact on the development of the story.

■Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" are characterized by the unique style of Moriyasu Taniguchi, who was in charge of character design and animation direction. Taniguchi's designs emphasize the individuality of the characters and create a visual impact. In particular, the scenes in which Farla uses her psychic powers and the battle scenes in which Jay uses his Battle Gear are visually very appealing. Additionally, the work of Toru Yoshida, who was in charge of mecha design and mecha animation direction, is not to be missed. The designs of the Xebec and Battle Gear leave a strong impression of a futuristic worldview.

In terms of music, Tatsumi Yano's compositions add excitement to the story. In particular, the ending theme "CHASE", with lyrics by Yuri Asada and vocals by Fuyuko Kurihara, plays an important role in enhancing the emotion of the story. The music effectively conveys the tension of the battle scenes and the emotions of the characters, drawing the viewers' emotions.

■Production background and evaluation

Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga is based on Satomi Mikuriya's unfinished manga Planet Galaga. The original was serialized in Action Comics in 1984, but was left unfinished. However, its grand worldview and deep storytelling were praised and it was decided to produce it as a feature-length anime. It was originally planned as a two-part OVA, but was ultimately completed as a 100-minute theatrical film.

Director Hidemi Kubo also wrote the script and storyboarded the film, enhancing the overall unity of the film. Kubo's vision succeeded in depicting a grand story set in the future universe, and the film has been praised for its visual impact and deep storytelling. Another point not to be missed is the visual expression by Moriyasu Taniguchi, who was in charge of character design and animation direction, and the visual appeal of the film has increased its acclaim.

This work is characterized by its epic story set in the future universe and the visual impact of the intertwining of supernatural powers and battles. Viewers will be drawn into Jay and his friends' adventures and battles and will be deeply moved. "Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" is a psychic battle action anime set in the future, and is loved by many fans.

■ Recommendations and related works

"Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" is a work that features a spectacular story set in the future universe and a visual impact where supernatural powers and battles intersect. Viewers will be drawn into Jay and his friends' adventures and battles and will be deeply moved. If you enjoyed this work, we also recommend the following related works.

- "Mobile Suit Gundam" series A spectacular story set in the future universe, and a visual impact that combines mecha and battles. For fans of "Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga", we especially recommend the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series.

- "Evangelion" series: As a psychic battle action anime set in a future world, the "Evangelion" series is also recommended. It is characterized by deep storytelling and visual impact, and fans of "Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" will enjoy it.

- "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series A work characterized by the visual impact of the intertwining of psychic powers and combat. For fans of "Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga", we also recommend the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series.

"Hyper Psychic Geo Galaga" is a work that features a spectacular story set in the future universe and a visual impact where supernatural powers and battles intersect. Viewers will be drawn into Jay and his friends' adventures and battles and will be deeply moved. If you enjoyed this work, be sure to check out the related works.