Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: A thorough analysis of its appeal and reviews

Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh - Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 3, 1991 - March 25, 1992

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 51

■ Director

Toshifumi Kawase

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

The evil army of the Jerk Empire from the fifth dimension attacks the Earth. A light emerges from the Earth and stands in their way. It is Raijin-Oh, controlled by Eldran, who has been protecting the Earth since ancient times. However, it is wounded by a despicable attack by the Empire's commander Beelzebu and falls to the Earth. The Empire's secret weapon, the Arc-Dharma, is scattered in large quantities. At that time, the 5th year class 3 of Yosho Academy is in the middle of an after-school class. It falls there. Eldran entrusts the Raijin Medals to the students, asks them to defend the Earth, and disappears. Thus, the "Earth Defense Class" made up of elementary school students was born. The next day, Arc-Dharma creates the exhaust gas evil beast, Exhaust. At that moment, the students' medals begin to shine. When Maria Shiratori pushes the medals into the desk, the classroom transforms into a command room in an instant. Then, Hinata Jin becomes the Ken-Oh pilot, Tsukishiro Asuka becomes the Hou-Oh pilot, and Hoshiyama Koji becomes the Beast King pilot. Eventually, Tsutomu Kojima discovered that the three could combine to form Raijin-Oh, and defeated the evil beast.

■ Main staff

・Director: Toshifumi Kawase ・Character design: Kei Takeuchi ・Mechanical design: Takahiro Yamada ・Story composition: Hideki Sonoda ・Music: Kohei Tanaka

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "Raijinoh Appears!"
・Episode 2: "We are the Earth Defense Team"
Episode 3: "Tests are such a nuisance!?"
Episode 4: "Protect the Flower Garden!"
Episode 5: "Make the move! The invincible Dragontail kick"
Episode 6: Survive the Traffic War!
Episode 7: Beware of Drunks
Episode 8: "An invincible fusion of friendship!"
Episode 9: "Blow away the mold in your heart"
Episode 10: "The town where gasoline disappeared"
Episode 11: "Cookie Nightmare"
Episode 12: "The Pool is Hot"
Episode 13: "Get your baby back!!"
Episode 14: "Battle! Baseball"
Episode 15: "Fly at Mach 9!"
Episode 16: "Reject the training!"
Episode 17: "The teacher is an evil beast!?"
Episode 18: "Big Reveal! The Defense Team's Secret"
Episode 19: "The Seaside School is a Big Fuss!!"
Episode 20: "Maria has disappeared!"
Episode 21: "The enemy is Raijin-Oh!?"
Episode 22: "Launch! The Invincible Warrior"
Episode 23: "Here it is! The super invincible fusion!!"
Episode 24: "Dog and Cat Panic Strategy!"
Episode 25: "We got the scoop!!"
Episode 26: "The Great African Showdown!"
Episode 27: Defeat the Great Earthquake
Episode 28: "The Scary Daruma Battle!!"
Episode 29: "Appearance! Super Evil Beast"
Episode 30: "Are evil beasts our friends?"
Episode 31: "Fierce Battle! Channel Struggle"
Episode 32: "Great Adventure in the Haunted House!"
Episode 33: "Terror! The Dancing Evil Beast"
Episode 34: "Skiing is Samui Dong"
・Episode 35/"The Disappearing Commander"
Episode 36: "The evil beast is a friend of justice!?"
Episode 37: "Graffiti Rebellion"
Episode 38: "Psychic Jin"
Episode 39: "Happiness is a Problem"
Episode 40: "Belzebu's Close Approach"
Episode 41: "The Invincible Kidnapping"
Episode 42: "Keep the school secret!"
Episode 43: "Super-giant Reiko appears!"
・Episode 44: "Micro Battle"
Episode 45: "Announcement! The Defense Team Encyclopedia!!"
Episode 46: "Tider Becomes an Earthling"
Episode 47: "Adults making a fuss over kids!?"
Episode 48: "Transformation! Black Tider"
Episode 49: "The Jerk Empire Appears!"
Episode 50: Defeat Emperor Warusa!
Episode 51: "Our dreams are absolutely invincible!"

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" is a robot anime series produced by Sunrise that aired on TV Tokyo from 1991 to 1992. This work is characterized by a heartwarming story and unique humor about children struggling to protect the Earth. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, highlights, and recommended points of this work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Muteki Raijin-Oh" revolves around the exploits of the Earth Defense Team as they fight against the Jerk Empire, an invader from the fifth dimension. Of particular note is that the main characters are elementary school students. While most robot animes feature adults or teenagers as protagonists, this work presents a fresh surprise to viewers by featuring elementary school students in the lead roles. Furthermore, their struggle to balance their school life with their role in defending the Earth portrays heroes from a child's perspective.

The story follows a pattern in which a new evil beast appears each time and Raijin-Oh does his best to fight it, but it also skillfully weaves together not just battle scenes, but episodes of the children's growth, friendship, and school life. For example, episode 3, "What a bother," depicts children struggling to balance studying for tests with the defense of the Earth, evoking sympathy from viewers. Episode 14, "Battle! Baseball," depicts an episode in which friendships are deepened through baseball, portraying the pure hearts of children.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Muteki Raijin-Oh" is unique and charming. The main character, Hinata Jin, is a boy who displays leadership skills but also has the courage to take on challenges without fear of failure. Tsukishiro Asuka is a cool and intelligent character who acts as the brains of the team. Hoshiyama Koji is a strong boy with a strong sense of justice who also acts as the mood maker of the team. Shiratori Maria is a kind and caring girl who plays an important role as the leader of the team.

Although these characters are burdened with the great mission of defending the Earth, they also have childlike worries and joys. This makes viewers empathize with their growth and friendship, and make them want to root for them. The enemy characters are also unique, and in particular, Beelzebub, commander of the Jerk Empire, launches despicable attacks, but also has a humorous side that entertains viewers.

The charm of mechanics

The mechanical design of Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh was created by Takahiro Yamada and features a unique style and functionality. Raijin-Oh is a robot formed by combining the three bodies of Ken-Oh, Ho-Oh, and Ju-Oh, and each part works organically together to exert a powerful offensive force. In addition, Raijin-Oh's transformation and combination scenes are full of visual appeal, expressing the grandeur and sense of speed seen from a child's perspective.

In addition, Raijin-Oh's weapons and techniques are diverse, and the "Invincible Dragon Kick" is particularly impressive as a powerful technique that can defeat an enemy in one hit. The designs of the evil beasts are also unique, and enemies with various shapes and abilities such as the Exhaust Gas Evil Beast and the Super Evil Beast appear, entertaining the viewers.

The appeal of music

The music for "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" was composed by Kohei Tanaka and is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" in particular has a powerful and impressive melody that will inspire viewers. The ending theme "Our Dreams are Zettai Muteki!" is a gentle melody that expresses the pure hearts of children and will move viewers.

The music in the film is also used skillfully to match each scene, heightening tension in battle scenes and enhancing emotion in scenes of friendship and growth. In particular, powerful music is played during the transformation and fusion scenes of Raijin-Oh, further enhancing the visual impact.

Recommended points

"Muteki Raijin-Oh" is a work that features a heartwarming story and unique humor, depicting children's efforts to protect the Earth. In particular, the fact that the main characters are elementary school students provides a fresh surprise to viewers, depicting a hero from a child's perspective. In addition, the characters' personalities, growth, and stories of friendship are also appealing, evoking sympathy from viewers.

Furthermore, the mechanical design and music are also excellent, making the film full of visual and auditory appeal. The transformation and fusion scenes of Raijin-Oh, as well as the battle scenes with the evil beasts, express the grandeur and sense of speed seen from a child's perspective, entertaining the audience. Tanaka Kohei's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the film, inspiring the viewers.

This work can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and is highly recommended for those who like robot anime and heroes. In addition, the story of children's growth and friendship is perfect for watching with the whole family. Please watch "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" and experience its charm.