A thorough review of Granzort's Final Battle: The Last Magical War

The appeal and reviews of "Madou King Granzort: The Last Magical War"

Madou King Granzort: The Last Magical War is an OVA released by Frontier Works on August 10, 1990, with the copyright held by Sunrise R. The work is an original anime story based on the original work by Yatate Hajime and Hiroi Oji, and directed by Iuchi Shuji. Although it is a short series of only two episodes, it is packed with a deep story and fascinating characters, and has been highly praised by fans.

Story Summary

The story of "Magical King Granzort: The Last Magical War" is set one year after the adventure of Rabiluna. Daichi visits the moon again during his summer vacation, only to find that it has been attacked by a new evil tribe. The evil tribe's prince Grunwald, who accompanies the evil tribe's twin evil warriors "Zelgar" and "Baldo", seeks to conquer Rabiluna, obtain the super energy "Artemis Power", and rule the entire universe.

Rabi and Grigri, who had come to the moon's surface to pick up Daichi and Gus, are attacked by Zelgar and Bardo, but they launch a counterattack with the help of Gus and Daichi. However, they get into a tight spot and are saved by a Takamimi girl named Fiena. Fiena guides them to a Takamimi village, where they discover a new Granzort. This new Granzort holds the key to the story, and will lead them to the final battle.

Characters and mechanics

The characters in this game have inherited the charm of the original while adding new elements. In addition to familiar characters such as Daichi, Rabi, and Grigri, a new character, Fiena, a high-eared girl, will appear. Fiena will play a major role in the progression of the story, and her presence will lead to the discovery of new Granzorts.

The mechanical designs are by Kunio Okawara and Kazunobu Nakazawa, and they depict Granzort's new form and the Jadou tribe's mecha in detail. The new Granzort design in particular is a big attraction for fans.

Staff and production

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Madou King Granzort: The Last Magical War." The original story was written by Hajime Yatate and Oji Hiroi, the director was Hideharu Iuchi, the character design was Toyoo Ashida, the mechanical design was Kunio Okawara and Kazunobu Nakazawa, the script was written by Hideharu Iuchi, and the music was by Kohei Tanaka. The work, created by this team of staff, boasts extremely high quality both visually and aurally.

Evaluation of related works and the entire series

"Magical King Granzort: The Last Magical War" is a sequel to the TV anime "Magical King Granzort" (41 episodes in total), which aired from April 7, 1989 to March 2, 1990. It is also related to the OVA "Magical King Granzort: Adventure Edition" (3 episodes in total), which was released from March 27, 1992 to June 26, 1992. These works delve deeply into the world of Granzort and have become a beloved series among fans.

The TV anime series follows the adventures of Daichi and his friends as they fight the Jadou Tribe, and the OVA "Adventure Arc" continues the story. "The Last Magical War" is the final installment of the series, and a moving finale for fans.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Madou King Granzort: The Last Magical War" is a short but dense storyline, with attractive characters and beautiful mechanic design. In particular, the appearance of the new Granzort and the exploits of the new character Fiena will give fans fresh surprises and excitement. It is also a very satisfying conclusion to the entire series, making it a must-see for Granzort fans.

The music is also amazing, with a fantastic soundtrack by Kohei Tanaka adding to the excitement of the story, and the visual beauty of the film enhances the overall quality of the work. The story development and character growth are beautifully depicted, drawing the viewer in.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the Granzort series, but also for those who like robot anime and adventure stories. In particular, for those who want to enjoy the entire series, I recommend watching both the TV anime version and the OVA "Adventure Edition." By doing so, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Granzort and enjoy the whole story.

Conclusion

"Magical King Granzort: The Final Magical War" is a highly acclaimed work that concludes the Granzort series. Although it is short, it has a dense storyline, charming characters, and the appearance of a new Granzort, making it a moving finale for fans. For those who want to enjoy the whole series, we recommend watching the TV anime version and the OVA "Adventure Edition" as well. You will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Granzort and enjoy the whole story.