Review of "The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird": A story of a brave man's struggle and growth

The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird - The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

February 1, 1991 - February 1, 1992

■Broadcasting station

Nagoya TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 48

■Original Story

Hajime Yatate

■ Director

Katsuyoshi Yatabe

■ Production

Produced by Nagoya TV, Tokyu Agency, Sunrise

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

The year is 2010. Dr. Amano, the director of the Amano Peace Science Institute in the suburbs of Tokyo, is a scientist who is considered eccentric even in his neighborhood, but he develops and researches various things such as rescue equipment and medicine for all diseases day and night for the "peace and safety of humanity". He also has an underground base equipped with the latest facilities, including giant jet planes, space rockets, submarines, and tanks equipped with rock-cutting laser guns. Dr. Amano was developing life-sized robot soldiers who would do dangerous work in place of humans. However, the completed android did not go as planned. At that time, a crisis hit the Earth. Dryas, an evil energy life form from space, began to conquer the Earth. At that time, a hero appeared to save the Earth from the crisis. Dr. Amano's android was possessed by the hero of justice, Fighbird! He combined with the jet plane developed by the doctor. He became a giant robot and defeated the Dryas army!

■Explanation

Dryas, an evil space lifeform calling itself the space emperor, attacks the Earth. Fighbird, the captain of the Space Guard, who came to Earth in pursuit of Dryas, merges with an android developed by the genius scientist Dr. Amano, and begins fighting to protect the peace of the Earth under the name of Hitori Yuutaro. This is the second work in the Brave series, which inherited the world view of the previous work "Brave Exkaiser". Yuutaro looks like an ordinary human, but inside he is an alien Fighbird, so from an Earthling's perspective, his words and actions are somewhat different. He is usually a handsome man with glasses and a white coat who serves as Professor Amano's assistant, but when Dryas' mechanical beast appears, his personality changes completely and he speaks in a bellamy tone, making him a character with a huge gap between his personality and his personality. His strong character and good-looking personality make him very popular with women.

■Cast

・Yutaro Hidori, Fighbird / Yasunori Matsumoto, Kenta / Kazue Ikura, Haruka / Rie Iwatsubo, Dr. Amano / Ichiro Nagai, Detective Satsuda, Reporter Shigezo Sasaoka / Chie Kamishiro, Dr. Django / Junpei Takiguchi, Dryas / Daisuke Gori, Zol / Yu Shimaka, Shura / Kiyoyuki Yanada

■ Main staff

Director: Katsuyoshi Yatabe Character design: Hitoshi Ueda Mechanical design: Kunio Okawara Series composition: Yasushi Hirano Music: Toshiyuki Watanabe

■ Main Characters

・Amano Kenta: The grandson of Professor Amano, a lively fourth grade elementary school student full of curiosity. He is active alongside Hitori.
・Amano Haruka & Champ: Like Kenta, she is the grandson of Dr. Amano, Kenta's cousin, and a classmate. She does all the housework at the research lab. Champ is Haruka's pet squirrel monkey.
・Dr. Amano: A slightly eccentric genius scientist who wishes for world peace. He created many of the mecha that the Space Guard fuses with.
Detective Satsuda: A skilled (?) detective who suspects Dr. Amano of being the perpetrator of serial robbery and constantly raids the doctor's laboratory.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "The Miracle Hero Appears"
Episode 2: "Two Seconds Before the Summit Explosion"
Episode 3: "The Space Guard is Full"
Episode 4: "The Terrifying Blood Virus"
・Episode 5/"SOS! 3,000 meters deep"
Episode 6: "Crash! Bullet Train"
Episode 7: "The Firebird and the Jewel Thief"
Episode 8: "The Devil's Pursuit"
Episode 9: "I am Dr. Django!"
Episode 10: "50,000 Hostages"
Episode 11: "Revive the Flower"
Episode 12: "The Terror of the Red Sea"
・Episode 13/"Three Scientists"
Episode 14: "Burning G-Fire"
Episode 15: "First Love Call"
Episode 16: "Dr. Django's Earthquake"
Episode 17: "Mad Computer City"
Episode 18: The Mystery of the Disappeared Town
・Episode 19/"Legendary Treasure"
Episode 20: "Declaration of Conquest of America"
Episode 21: "Reclaim America!"
Episode 22: "Guard Wing's Narrow Journey"
Episode 23: "Appearance of S (Super) Guardian"
Episode 24: "The Terrifying Space Plant"
・Episode 25/"Prince Fighbird"
Episode 26: The Mystery of the Devil Stone
Episode 27: "Devil's Melody"
Episode 28: "Frozen Summer"
・Episode 29: "Fly Fire Shuttle"
Episode 30: "The Targeted Space Base"
・Episode 31: "Ace Baron and the Lying Girl"
Episode 32: "Here it is! The strongest fusion"
・Episode 33: "Message from the Past"
Episode 34: "Baby Rescue Mission"
Episode 35: "The Scientists' Challenge"
・Episode 36: "Vampire Town"
・Episode 37: "The Secret of the Ghost Ship"
Episode 38: "The Champ and the Giant Gorilla"
・Episode 39: "Yutaro's Class Observation"
Episode 40: Clash! Mama vs. Hitori
Episode 41: "The Great Fight! Detective Satsuda"
・Episode 42: "Yutaro becomes a father"
Episode 43: "Our Mission"
・Episode 44/"Black Christmas"
・Episode 45/“Undersea Base Emerges”
Episode 46: "The Devil's Tower Appears!"
Episode 47: "Battle! Guiana Highlands"
Episode 48: "Farewell Space Guard"

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"The Brave Fighter Fighbird of the Sun" is a robot anime produced by Sunrise that aired from 1991 to 1992, and is known as the second work in the Brave Series. This work depicts the exploits of the Brave Fighter Fighbird as he fights against Dryas, an evil energy lifeform from outer space. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as its recommended points.

Story and setting

The story of "The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird" is about an android developed by the genius scientist Dr. Amano that fuses with the Space Guard Captain Fighbird and becomes Hitori Yuutaro to protect the Earth. This setting continues the concept of "robots taking on human form" that is characteristic of the Brave series. In particular, the contrast between Yuutaro's usual role as Dr. Amano's assistant and his bellamy tone when fighting enemies is fascinating. Dr. Amano's underground base and the various mecha designs are also highlights, and the series is full of elements that will stimulate children's imaginations.

character

The main character, Hitori Yuutaro, is usually a quiet assistant who wears glasses, but in battle he acts as a Fighbird. This duality gives his character depth. The children, Amano Kenta and Amano Haruka, are also charming characters, and it is moving to watch them grow up alongside Yuutaro. Kenta's inquisitive personality and Haruka's dependable nature in particular add color to the story. Dr. Amano's eccentricity and Detective Satsuta's stubbornness also add humor and tension to the story.

Mechanical Design

The mecha designs for "The Brave Fighter Fighbird of Sun" were created by Kunio Okawara, and feature the sophisticated designs that are characteristic of the Brave Fighter series. Scenes in which Fighbird combines with the jet plane and transforms into various mechas are sure to capture the hearts of children. The designs of the enemy mecha beasts are also unique and make a visual impact. In particular, the scenes in which Dryas' mecha beasts appear provide new surprises and excitement every time.

music

The music by Toshiyuki Watanabe also adds to the appeal of "The Brave Fighter Fighbird of Sun." The opening theme, "The Brave Fighter Fighbird of Sun," has a powerful melody that evokes courage and hope, and will inspire children. The ending theme, "Wings of Courage," also brings out the emotion of the story with its gentle and warm melody. The background music is also used skillfully to match the battle scenes and other moving scenes, and plays a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

Recommended points

"The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird" is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. In particular, the following points are recommended.

• The appeal of the Brave Series : The concept of "robots taking on human form," which is characteristic of the Brave Series, stimulates children's imaginations. In addition, since it inherits the worldview of the Brave Series, it is a work that fans of the series cannot miss.
• Character appeal : The characters, including Hidori Yuutarou, have rich personalities that draw the viewers in. In particular, the gap between Yuutarou and the growth of Kenta and Haruka is moving.
• The appeal of the mecha design : The mecha design by Kunio Okawara is sure to capture the hearts of children. The combination and transformation scenes have a great visual impact.
• Musical appeal : The music by Toshiyuki Watanabe enhances the emotional impact of the story. The opening and ending themes in particular touch the hearts of viewers.
• Appealing story : The story depicts the fight to protect the Earth and the growth of the characters, giving children courage and hope. It also has a good balance of humor and tension, so it never gets boring.

summary

"The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird" is the second work in the Brave Series and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. It is full of many charms, including the concept of "robots taking on human form" that is a feature of the Brave Series, as well as unique characters, sophisticated mecha design, and moving music. In particular, the gap between Hitori Yuutaro and the growth of Kenta and Haruka, and the fight to protect the Earth are moving. Watching this work will leave you feeling courage and hope. Please give it a watch at least once.