The appeal and evaluation of "Mashhin Hero Wataru 2": Success and evolution as a sequel

Mashin Hero Wataru 2 - The Hero's New Journey and Challenge

In the early 1990s, Mashin Hero Wataru 2, broadcast as a TV anime series, offered viewers new adventures and excitement. The series aired on Nippon TV from March 9, 1990 to March 8, 1991, with a total of 46 episodes. The original story was written by Yatate Hajime and Hiroi Oji, directed by Iuchi Shuji, and produced by Sunrise. Below, we will introduce detailed information about the series and its appeal.

story

The story of "Mashin Hero Wataru 2" begins with a new adventure for Wataru, the savior who saved Mount Soukai from the demons in the previous game. Although peace seemed to have come to Mount Soukai, Mount Seikai, located far above the same Shinbekai, has been invaded by Doakda's younger brother, Dowalda. Wataru sets out on a journey to defeat Dowalda with his former companions Himiko, Shibaraku, and Ryujinmaru. Along the way, Wataru and his companions are joined by a mysterious boy named Umikako, who had been tailing them to obtain the orbs held by the bosses of each star world, and Wataru and his companions continue their journey to restore Mount Seikai to its original state.

cast

The voice actors who play the main characters in this work are as follows:

• Wataru Senbe - Mayumi Tanaka
• Himiko Shinobu - Megumi Hayashibara
• Swordsman Shibaraku - Tomomichi Nishimura
• Kurama Watanabe - Koichi Yamadera
• Umihiko - Takano Rei
• Ryujinmaru - Tesshō Genda
• Tiger King Shoryuko - Kazue Ikura
• Dwalder - Kenichi Ogata
• Doorakuda - Shozo Iizuka
• EX Man - Naoki Tatsuta
• Yumiko Shibata - Yumi Fuuma

Main Staff

The main staff who supported the production of this work are as follows:

• Original story by Hajime Yatate and Oji Hiroi
• General Director - Shuji Iuchi
• Character design: Toyoo Ashida
• Mechanical design - Noriyuki Nakazawa
• Planning cooperation - Red Company
• Series Composition - Takao Koyama
• Music: Satoshi Kadokura, Hayato Kanbayashi, Junichi Kanesaki

Main Characters

Below are detailed profiles of the main characters in this work.

• War Department Wataru
  • The savior who saved Mount Soukai from the evil clutches of Doakda, a being from the Demon World.
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1978
  • Height: 132cm
  • Weight: 27kg
  • Blood type: B
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Piloted machines: Ryuujinmaru, Shinsei Ryuujinmaru, Shinsei Ryuujinmaru (Universe version), Ryuseimaru
• Himiko Shinobu
  • The 13th head of the Shinobi clan. A female ninja who accompanies Wataru on his journey to defeat Dwaldar, using her diverse ninjutsu skills.
  • Date of birth: 1st of April, year 23,525, 2nd year of the Genesis calendar
  • Height: 110cm
  • Weight: 18kg
  • Blood type: AB
  • Zodiac sign: Aries
• Swordsman Shibaraku
  • He is one of the people who saved Mount Soukai from peril together with Wataru. In order to save Mount Seikaii from the control of Dwaldar, he sets off for Mount Seikaii ahead of everyone else.
  • Date of birth: 14th day of the month of the horse, year 23, 1521, Soukai calendar
  • Height: 183cm
  • Weight: 95kg
  • Blood type: O
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius
  • Piloted Mobile Suit: Nova Senshinmaru, Jasenkaku (Evil General Shibarak)
• Umihiko
  • A mysterious boy who is after Wataru's sword. As he and Wataru help each other, they become friends. In order to revive his father, Isaribi, who was sealed inside a gem, he is collecting the orbs of light left behind by the bosses of each star world.
  • Date of birth: 11th day of the celestial month, year 65,680,1978 of the Star Calendar
  • Height: 134.5cm
  • Weight: 27kg
  • Blood type: AB
  • Zodiac sign: Libra
  • Piloted machine: Natsu Onimaru, Natsu Onimaru (powered up version)
• Watanabe Kurama
  • He headed to Seikai Mountain ahead of Wataru and the others on a rocket, but due to a problem with the rocket he made an emergency landing in the Fourth Astral World alone. During the time he was waiting to meet up with Wataru and the others in the Fourth Astral World, he collected various information.
  • Date of birth: 24th day of the Rooster month, year 23, 1523 of the Soukai calendar
  • Height: 175cm
  • Weight: 62kg
  • Blood type: A
  • Zodiac sign: Scorpio
  • Flight machine: New Starry Sky Godmaru
• Tiger King
  • Another form of Shouryuuko, who was raised as the son of the Demon King Doakuda. By becoming friends with Wataru, he gains human kindness. In the form of Shouryuuko, he rushes to Seikaizan to rescue Wataru, but after touching Jakuohmaru, who was resurrected by General Shibaraku of the Demon World, he turns into the "Tiger King".
  • Date of birth: 1st day of Tiger month, year 23, 1525, Soukai calendar
  • Height: 132.5cm
  • Weight: 27kg
  • Blood type: O
  • Zodiac sign: Pisces
  • Piloted machine: Jakuohmaru, Nova Jakuohmaru
• Sho Ryuko
  • Sensing Wataru's predicament on Mount Seikai, he rushes to his aid, but at that moment he touches his beloved robot, Jakuohmaru, which has been revived by the evil Shibaraku, and is transformed into Torahō.
  • Date of birth: 1st day of Tiger month, year 23, 1525, Soukai calendar
  • Height: 132.5cm
  • Weight: 27kg
  • Blood type: O
  • Zodiac sign: Pisces
  • Piloted machine: Jakuohmaru, Nova Jakuohmaru

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of this work are as follows:

• Episode 1 - "The Return of the Savior"
• Episode 2 - "Say Cheese in Pizza Town"
• Episode 3 - "The Hanbun Brothers of Wall Town"
• Episode 4 - "Dance Cow Flamenco"
• Episode 5 - "The Great Ton-Ton Tank Race"
• Episode 6 - "Blow Hurry, Blow, Star Wind"
• Episode 7 - "Umihiko of the Sea of ​​Sand"
• Episode 8 - "I Found the Star Stone I Want!"
• Episode 9 - "Grandma Umeboshi Appears!"
• Episode 10 - "Searching for Star Stones with the Elephant"
• Episode 11 - "Snow Falls on Mount Athiachi!"
• Episode 12 - "The Secret Machine Ninjinmaru!"
• Episode 13 - "The Scary Weird Yoga"
• Episode 14 - "Is Up Down in Panda Town?"
• Episode 15 - "The Great Flood at Paralace!"
• Episode 16 - "Hosshi's Angry Pitch!"
• Episode 17 - "Ryujinmaru Goes to Space!"
• Episode 18 - "The weather forecast predicts clear skies, then storms"
• Episode 19 - "Which one is the real princess?"
• Episode 20 - "Run Space Trolley!"
• Episode 21 - "A major reversal with star power!"
• Episode 22 - "Tropical Treasure Hunt!"
• Episode 23 - "Kurama Returns!"
• Episode 24 - "The Red and White Heckling Battle!!"
• Episode 25 - "Captain Elahari, a Man of the Sea!!"
• Episode 26 - "Mermaid Village in Trouble!!"
• Episode 27 - "Ryujinmaru Vanishes into the Darkness!"
• Episode 28 - "Super Fight! Ryuseimaru"
• Episode 29 - "I want to sleep in a western town!"
• Episode 30 - "Kinbaba's Delicious Stories"
• Episode 31 - "Darkness Comes to Cinema Town!"
• Episode 32 - "What kind of dream does Himiko have?"
• Episode 33 - "True love found at sea!"
• Episode 34 - "Kurama! Love Returns!"
• Episode 35 - Flowers and Swords! Shibaraku's Love
• Episode 36 - "Towards a Brighter Tomorrow"
• Episode 37 - "Beware of Crows in the Dark?"
• Episode 38 - "Goodbye, Professor Shibaraku"
• Episode 39 - "Is Tiger King Really Really Here?"
• Episode 40 - "The Terrifying Pissing Power!"
• Episode 41 - "The Trap of Shibaraku, the Demon World!"
• Episode 42 - "Murderess of Sorrow"
• Episode 43 - "Umiko's Sad Reunion"
• Episode 44 - "Resurrection! The Fearsome Dark Dragon"
• Episode 45 - "Wataru's Final Battle!"
• Episode 46 - "And Over the Rainbow"

Related Titles

"Mashhin Hero Wataru 2" is connected to the following related works:

• [TVA] 88.04.15-89.03.31 Mashin Hero Wataru (45 episodes)
• [OVA] 93.10.01 Mashin Hero Wataru: The Story of Endless Time (3 episodes)
• [OVA] 89.08.05-89.09.05 Shin Mashin Hero Wataru: Mashinyama Arc (2 episodes)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for this work are as follows.

• OP1
  • Song title: STEP by STEP
  • Lyricist: Hitomi Tachibana
  • Composer: Hitomi Tachibana
  • Arrangement: Mitsuo Ogita
  • Vocals: Yumiko Takahashi
• OP2
  • Song title: Fight!
  • Lyricist: Yukiyo Ozawa
  • Composer: Kaoru Ito
  • Arrangement: Takayuki Negishi
  • Vocals: Yumiko Takahashi
• ED1
  • Song title: Kimi ni Tomaranai ~MY GIRL, MY LOVE~
  • Lyricist: Hideyuki Yamamoto
  • Composer: Hiroaki Sei
  • Arrangement: Mitsuo Ogita
  • Vocals: Yumiko Takahashi
• ED2
  • Song Name: Over the Rainbow
  • Lyricist: Akira Ito
  • Composer: Yoshio Tatano
  • Arrangement: Takayuki Negishi
  • Vocals: Yumiko Takahashi

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Mashin Hero Wataru 2" continues the success of its predecessor, depicting new adventures and character growth. In particular, Wataru's journey to save Seikaizan with his new companions provided viewers with excitement and emotion. In addition, the unique settings and subtitles of each episode are also part of the appeal, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep viewers from getting bored.

The character development is also not to be missed. Wataru has grown even more since the previous film, demonstrating leadership as he faces difficulties with his friends. The introduction of new characters such as Umikako and Torao also added depth to the story and captured the hearts of viewers. The character of Umikako in particular was loved by many fans for her moving transformation from a mysterious boy who wanted Wataru's sword to a friend.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The theme song sung by Yumiko Takahashi touches the hearts of viewers and elevates their emotions as the story unfolds. In addition, music by Satoshi Kadokura, Hayato Kanbayashi, and Junichi Kanesaki enhances the atmosphere of each scene and draws the viewer into the world of the story.

The series was highly praised and received a lot of support from viewers. In particular, the character growth, friendship, and scale of the adventure were highly praised, and it was loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Sunrise's production techniques were also highly praised, and the quality of the mecha and character designs delighted the eyes of viewers.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Mashin Hero Wataru 2" is a moving work that depicts the hero's new journey and challenges. It is a must-see especially for fans of the previous work, who will be surprised and moved by the appearance of new characters and the development of the story. It is also recommended for first-time viewers, who can learn the importance of friendship and growth through the hero's story.

This film is available on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on streaming services, so you can watch it easily. Please experience this moving story.