Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: A review looking back on the memories of Class 5-3

Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memorial - Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memorial

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

August 5, 1992

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original author: Hajime Yatate

■ Director

Toshifumi Kawase

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

A character music video for Class 5-3 of Yosho Academy, the Earth Defense Class, who drive the robot Raijin-Oh entrusted to them by Eldran to protect the Earth from the evil clutches of the Jerk Empire. In addition to "Go, Earth Defense Class!" sung by Maria Shiratori, "You, Me, and the Gentle Breeze" sung by Asuka Tsukishiro, and "Friends of the Universe" sung by Koji Hoshiyama, the video also includes six songs in total, including "Earth Defense Class Cheer Song," "Our Hero, Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh," and "The Future is Always Our Heroes," along with specially edited footage from the TV series.

■ Main staff

・Original work by Hajime Yatate ・Director by Toshifumi Kawase ・Story structure by Hideki Sonoda ・Character design by Kei Takeuchi ・Mechanical design by Takahiro Yamada ・Music by Kohei Tanaka

■ Related works

・[TVA] 91.04.03-92.03.25 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh (51 episodes)
・[OVA] 16/12/92 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki (1 episode)
・[OVA] 93.02.24 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Minna ga Chikyuu Boueigumi (1 episode)

Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memorial - Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memorial Review

The OVA "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: 5th Year Class 3 Memoriaru," released on August 5, 1992, is a spin-off of the robot anime "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" produced by Sunrise, and is a special work for fans. This work is an OVA in music video format that mainly features character songs sung by members of Class 3, 5th Year Earth Defense Group, of Yosho Academy. Combining a total of six songs with specially edited footage from the TV series, this work is both nostalgic and refreshing for fans.

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" is a TV anime series that aired for a total of 51 episodes from April 3, 1991 to March 25, 1992. It depicts the exploits of the Earth Defense Class, Year 5 Class 3 of Yosho Academy, who pilot the robot Raijin-Oh entrusted to them by Eldran to protect the Earth from the evil clutches of the Jerk Empire. This OVA is a collection of character songs from the TV series, giving fans a chance to enjoy those memorable songs once again.

The appeal of this OVA is undoubtedly the high quality of the character songs. "Go, Earth Defense Team!" sung by Shiratori Maria is a powerful song that conveys the unity of the Earth Defense Team, while "You, Me, and the Gentle Breeze" sung by Tsukishiro Asuka is an impressive, gentle melody themed on friendship. Furthermore, "Friends of Space" sung by Hoshiyama Koji gives a sense of the grand scale of the story set in space. In addition to these songs, the album also includes three other songs, "Earth Defense Team Cheer Song," "Our Hero, Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh," and "The Future is Always Our Heroes," making it a must-have for fans.

Another big attraction of this OVA is that it includes specially edited footage from the TV series. The famous scenes from the TV series have been re-edited and combined with character songs, allowing you to enjoy the story from a new perspective. In particular, the scenes depicting Raijin-Oh's exploits and the friendship between the members of the Earth Defense Team are sure to be touching moments for fans.

The production staff for this OVA is also impressive. The original author is Hajime Yatate, the director is Toshifumi Kawase, the story is written by Hideki Sonoda, the character designer is Kei Takeuchi, the mechanical designer is Takahiro Yamada, and the music is by Kohei Tanaka. The same staff as the TV series are involved. This has resulted in a high-quality work that retains the worldview of the TV series.

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memoriaru" is a must-see for fans of the TV series. This OVA combines the high quality of the character songs with specially edited footage from the TV series, making it a nostalgic yet refreshing experience for fans. This OVA is also an important work for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh," making it an indispensable work for fans.

Related works

The following three works are related to "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Memorable Year 5 Class 3."

1. [TVA] 91.04.03-92.03.25 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh (51 episodes)

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" is a TV anime series that aired for a total of 51 episodes from April 3, 1991 to March 25, 1992. It depicts the exploits of the Earth Defense Class, Year 5, 3 of Yosho Academy, who pilot Raijin-Oh, a robot entrusted to them by Eldran, to protect the Earth from the evil clutches of the Jerk Empire. Highlights of this TV series include a touching story about the friendship and growth of the members of Year 5, 3 of Yosho Academy, as well as scenes of Raijin-Oh in action.

2. [OVA] 16/12/92 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki (1 episode)

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yosho Castle Karakuri Dream Diary" is an OVA released on December 16, 1992. This work depicts the daily lives of the members of Class 3, Year 5, of Yosho Academy, who spend their time in Yosho Castle, and portrays the charms of the characters from a different perspective than the TV series. This OVA is a valuable work that allows fans to learn a new side of the characters.

3. [OVA] 93.02.24 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Minna ga Chikyuu Boueigumi (1 episode)

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Minna ga Chikyuu Boueigumi" is an OVA released on February 24, 1993. This work depicts the members of Class 5-3 of Yosho Academy as they work as the Earth Defense Team, and is a sequel to the TV series. This OVA is a valuable work for fans, as it allows them to enjoy the story after the TV series.

Recommendation

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memoriaru" is a must-see for fans of the TV series "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh". This OVA combines the high quality of the character songs with specially edited footage from the TV series, making it a nostalgic yet refreshing experience for fans. This OVA is also an important work for gaining a deeper understanding of the world of "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh", making it an indispensable work for fans.

To enjoy this OVA, it is recommended that you first watch the TV series "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh." By understanding the story of the TV series and the growth of the characters, you will be able to appreciate the appeal of this OVA more deeply. Also, by watching the related works "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki" and "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Minna ga Chikyu Boueigumi," you can gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh."

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh 5th Year Class 3 Memoriaru" is a valuable work that allows fans to enjoy memorable character songs once again, and allows them to enjoy the story from a new perspective through specially edited footage from the TV series. By watching this OVA, you will gain a deeper understanding of the world of "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" and increase your satisfaction as a fan.