Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Dream Diary - Reviews and recommendations for fascinating robot anime

Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki - Absolutely Invincible Raijin-Oh Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

December 16, 1992

■Release and sales

EMI Music Japan

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original author: Hajime Yatate

■ Director

Toshifumi Kawase

■ Production

Produced by Sunrise

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

The story is set in the Edo period, somewhere in Yosho Domain. Tonight, the town is being ravaged by evil people. The children of Yosho Academy are practicing swordsmanship with all their might, hoping to catch the bad guys. Among the students, Asuka is a master swordsman and is popular among the girls. However, Asuka is actually very bad at swordsmanship. Tired of having to lie every time they practice, he accidentally yells out a word that summons the evil samurai beast Chanbara. Asuka, who does not know his true identity, is fascinated by the master swordsmanship and asks him to teach him, but Chanbara becomes enraged over a small matter and grows giant. The magistrate's office fires back with a cannon, but it is no use. Jin, who is impatient, charges forward, and it is Asuka who saves him at the last moment. Asuka confesses that he is actually not good at swordsmanship. When the hearts of the students of Yosho Academy come together, Tsutomu takes them to Yosho Castle, ruled by Hidenori. As Maria recites the lines of "The Earth Defense Team is on the move," everyone places the gold coins on the table. The castle transforms in an instant, and a giant "Karakuri Raijin-King" is born! He challenges the sword brawler.

■ Main staff

・Original story by Hajime Yatate ・Director by Toshifumi Kawase ・Screenplay 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] 93.02.24 Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Minna ga Chikyuu Boueigumi (1 episode)
・[OVA] 92.09.30 Absolute Invincible Raijin-Oh: First Love Strategy! (1 episode)

Review

"Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki" is an OVA released in 1992 and is positioned as part of the "Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh" series produced by Sunrise. This work further deepens the worldview of the series, and is a valuable work that allows fans to enjoy the story from a new perspective.

The story is set in the Edo period in a fictional place called Yosho-han. The protagonist, Asuka, is a student at Yosho-juku, but he secretly has a weakness for swordsmanship. However, his lie summons the evil samurai beast Chanbara, and the story gets going. This setting skillfully blends humor and action while making the viewer ponder the theme of "lies and truth."

Director Toshifumi Kawase also directed the TV series, and his skills are apparent in the OVA. In particular, the scene in which Yoshojo transforms into the giant robot "Karakuri Raijinoh" is a visually impactful and important element in building up excitement for the story's climax. Character designer Kei Takeuchi's touch highlights the individuality of the characters and captures the hearts of viewers.

Don't miss the soundtrack by Kohei Tanaka, who was in charge of the music. In particular, the background music in the battle scenes has the power to heighten the tension and draw the viewer into the world of the story. In addition, the high-quality sound effects that are unique to OVAs also enhance the appeal of the work.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who are experiencing "Muteki Raijin-Oh" for the first time. In particular, the transformation scene at Yosho Castle and Asuka's growth story will surely impress and excite viewers. Also, by watching the related TV series and other OVAs, you can gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of the entire series.

Recommended

"Muteki Raijin-Oh: Yoshojo Karakuri Yume Nikki" is a must-watch for fans of the series, and even first-time viewers will find it enjoyable. It is highly recommended for those who are interested in giant robot transformation scenes and the protagonist's growth story. Also, those who want to enjoy the entire series should watch the other related works.

This OVA is a work that embodies the production skills of Sunrise and the passion of its staff, and it offers viewers an opportunity to experience the world of "Muteki Raijin-Oh" from a new perspective. Please pick up a copy and experience its charm.