Detailed review and evaluation of Guyver the Bioboosted Armor OVA ACT II

Guyver the Bioboosted Armor OVA ACT II - Guyver the Bioboosted Armor OVA ACT II -

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

February 20, 1992

■Release and sales

Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■Original Story

Yoshiki Takaya

■ Director

Hashimoto Naoto

■ Production

・Production cooperation: Movic, KSS ・Production: Hero Communications

■ Story

An ordinary high school student, Masaru Fukamachi, accidentally obtains a unit left behind on Earth by a mysterious alien called the "Descendant" and becomes the Guyver Biobot. As a result, his life becomes the target of the secret organization Chronos, which is plotting world domination.

■Explanation

This is an OVA of the same-titled work that began serialization in "Shonen Captain" (Tokuma Shoten) and is currently being serialized in "Monthly Shonen Ace" in 2014. It is the second season of the OVA and consists of 6 episodes. The story is about high school student Fukamachi Masaru, who wears the bio-armor Guyver, and faces off against the mysterious organization Chronos. The first volume was recalled by the manufacturer, so there are two versions.

■Cast

Akira Fukamachi/Takeshi Kusao/Mizuki Segawa/Yuko Mizutani/Tetsuro Segawa/Kouzo Shioya/Natsuki Taga/Chieko Honda/Masaki Murakami/Hiroshi Suzuoki

■ Main staff

・Planning / Toyoda Kenji, Sawanobori Masaki, Susaki Kazuo・Director / Hashimoto Naoto・Supervision / Takaya Yoshiki, Watanabe Makoto・Composition / Takaya Productions・Screenplay / Tachikawa Motonori・Character design / Omori Hidetoshi・Art director / Nakayama Masuo, Harada Kenichi・Directors of photography / Moriguchi Yosuke, Hashimoto Kazunori・Music / Koroku Reijiro, Kawamura Eiji・Music director / Otsuki Toshimichi, Kawamura Eiji・Sound director / Hayase Hiroyuki・Producer / Shimizu Osamu・Production cooperation / Movic, KSS・Production / Hero Communications

■ Main Characters

・Masahiro Fukamachi A high school student who transforms into Guyver through a bio-unit. He was an ordinary student, but his fate changed dramatically when he got his hands on the bio-unit Guyver.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/ Prologue to the Pursuit ・Episode 2/ Experimental Unit!! The Challenge of the Lost Numbers ・Episode 3/ Shocking Transformation!! Tragic Enzyme!!
Episode 4: Will they escape? The Devil's Takeshiro Town Episode 5: The Beast God Transformation! Masaki Murakami Episode 6: Aptom's Fierce Attack! Resurrect Guyver!

■ Related works

・OVA "Guyver the Bioboosted Armor OVA"
・TV series "Guyver"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"Guyver the Bioboosted Armor"
Lyrics by Yoshiki Takaya Composer by Noriaki Morooka
Arrangement: Noriaki Yamanaka
・Song: Shinichi Ishihara

・ED1
・"GUYVER!! ~Another Me~"
Lyrics: Yuji Hayami Music: Eiji Kawamura
・Arrangement: Eiji Kawamura
・Song by Katsumi Yamaura

Bioboosted Armor Guyver OVA ACT II Review

Released in 1992, "Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor OVA ACT II" was a long-awaited sequel for fans, bringing to life the epic worldview of the original manga in animation. Taking advantage of the OVA format, this work pursued a depth and intensity that could not be fully expressed in a TV series, and has been highly praised for both its visual impact and storytelling.

The protagonist of this work, Fukamachi Masaru, goes from being an ordinary high school student to transforming into Guyver and fighting against the secret organization Chronos. This transformation leaves a strong impression on viewers, and the realistic portrayal of Fukamachi Masaru's growth and conflict adds depth to the story. In particular, the scenes in which Fukamachi Masaru fights as Guyver feature high quality character design and animation, making them visually appealing. The character designs by Omori Hidetoshi faithfully reproduce the image of the original work, while adding movements and expressions unique to animation, bringing out the character's charm to the fullest.

In terms of the story, the battle with Chronos is at the center of the film, but it also carefully depicts the relationships around Fukamachi Masaru and the changes in his own inner self. In particular, the relationship between Fukamachi Masaru and Segawa Mizuki deepens as the story progresses, and is an important element in helping the viewer empathize with the characters. Additionally, the appearance of new enemies such as Chronos' experimental units, the "Lost Numbers" and "Aptom," brings new tension and excitement to the story. These enemy characters are not simply villains, but each has their own background and motivation, providing the viewer with multiple perspectives.

Musically, the series is also excellent. The music by Koroku Reijiro and Kawamura Eiji effectively brings out the tension and dramatic developments in the battle scenes. In particular, the opening theme "Guyver" and the ending theme "GUYVER!! ~Another Me~" are songs that leave a strong impression on viewers, further enhancing the atmosphere of the series. Ishihara Shinichi and Yamaura Katsumi's singing is also excellent, and the theme songs are praised for matching the worldview of the story.

The production staff of this film should not be overlooked. Director Hashimoto Naoto respected the worldview of the original work while pursuing the unique expression of animation. Screenwriter Tachikawa Motonori skillfully reconstructed the original story, providing viewers with fresh surprises. In addition, the teamwork of art directors Nakayama Masuo and Harada Kenichi, and cinematographers Moriguchi Yosuke and Hashimoto Kazunori was excellent, and the beauty of the images enhances the entire work.

"Guyver OVA ACT II" has been highly praised not only by fans of the original work, but also as an animated work, with a strong visual impact and deep storytelling. In particular, the growth of Fukamachi Masaru, the battle with Chronos, and the appearance of a new enemy character left a strong impression on viewers. The quality of the music and staff is also high, making it a well-made work overall.

Recommendation

To enjoy "Guyver the Bioboosted Armor OVA ACT II," we recommend paying attention to the following points when watching.

1. Masaru Fukamachi's growth and struggles

I want you to pay attention not only to the main character, Masaru Fukamachi, fighting as Guyver, but also to the changes in his inner self and the relationships with those around him. In particular, his relationship with Mizuki Segawa is an important element of the story and symbolizes Masaru Fukamachi's growth.

2. Battle with Chronos

The battle against Chronos is the central theme of this work, and the visual impact and tension are outstanding. In particular, the appearance of new enemy characters such as "Lost Numbers" and "Aptom" will bring new excitement to the story.

3. Music and Theme Song

The music by Reijiro Koroku and Eiji Kawamura, and the theme song sung by Shinichi Ishihara and Katsumi Yamaura are important elements that further enhance the atmosphere of the work. Please pay attention to these pieces of music when watching.

4. Quality of staff

The quality of the staff, including director Naoto Hashimoto, screenwriter Motonori Tachikawa, character designer Hidetoshi Omori, art directors Masuo Nakayama and Kenichi Harada, and cinematographers Yosuke Moriguchi and Kazunori Hashimoto, also enhances the appeal of this film. Please pay attention to the attention to detail and skills of the staff.

5. Comparison with the original

Viewers who have read the original manga should pay attention to the differences from the original and the unique expressions in the animation. It will be appreciated that the animation has brought out new charms while respecting the worldview of the original.

By paying attention to the above points while watching "Guyver OVA ACT II," you will be able to enjoy the work more deeply. This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for viewers who like action and science fiction.