The appeal and evaluation of "Brave Express Might Gaine": A monumental achievement in robot anime

Brave Express Might Gaine - Yusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 30, 1993 - January 22, 1994

■Broadcasting station

Nagoya TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 47

■Original Story

Hajime Yatate

■ Director

Shinji Takamatsu

■ Production

Produced by Nagoya TV, Tokyu Agency, Sunrise

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

Nouveau Tokio City, floating in Tokyo Bay in the past, seemed to enjoy freedom and peace amid its prosperity. However, evil has always been lurking in the shadows, harboring ambition. Where there is evil, there is also justice. Senpuji Maito is a bright, lively, good-looking, intelligent, all-around athlete and super 15-year-old. Furthermore, he is the head (!!) of the multimillionaire Senpuji Distribution Group, and he has even used his own fortune to create the "Brave Express Squad." Led by "Gain," a robot equipped with a super AI and even a personality, the robots, which have various special abilities, can transform into train types and utilize the highly developed railway network to appear anywhere in the world when an incident occurs!!

■Cast

・Senpuuji Maito/Hiyama Nobuyuki・Might Gaine/: Nakamura Taiki・Battle Bomber/: Makishima Naoki・Guard Diver/Okiayu Ryutaro・Might Gunner/Suzuki Katsumi・Yoshinaga Sally/Yajima Akiko・Hamada Mitsuhiko/Kikuchi Masami・Matsubara Izumi/Amano Yuri・Aoki Keiichiro/Kishino Kazuhiko・Ace Joe/Midorikawa Hikaru・Wolfgang/Sato Masaharu・Catherine Biton/Kanagi Shoko・Hui Kou Rou/Shimaka Yutaka・Shogun Mifune/Yanada Kiyoyuki・Executive/Sugawara Masashi・Black Noir/Mizuhara Rin

■ Main staff

Director: Shinji Takamatsu Chief writer: Takao Koyama Character design: Atsuko Ishida, Akira Oguro Mechanical design: Kunio Okawara Music: Takashi Kudo

■ Main Characters

Senpuhji Maito / Age: 15 (turns 16 in episode 29) Date of birth: August 24, 1934. Star sign: Virgo. Height: 160.0 cm. Weight: 50.0 kg. Blood type: O. The young head of the Senpuhji Conglomerate and leader of the Brave Express Squad. He has the three qualities of good looks, a sharp mind, and wealth, and is a nice guy who can deliver cheesy lines with ease.
Hamada Mitsuhiko / Age: 15. Date of birth: August 10, 1934. Star sign: Leo. Height: 158.0cm. Weight: 60.0kg. Blood type: Type B. Maito's childhood friend, classmate, and best friend. He is also the one who designs robots such as the Bombers, and is in charge of data processing as Maito's support for the Brave Express Squad. He also plays an indispensable role as an assistant to Director Osaka.
・Matsubara Izumi / Age: 22. Date of birth: September 30, 1937. Star sign: Libra. Height: 166.0 cm. Weight: 52.0 kg. Blood type: AB. In addition to working as Maito's secretary, she also works as an operator for the Brave Express Squad. She manages Maito's busy schedule, and is often forced to rearrange his schedule due to sudden missions. Rather than a master-servant relationship, she and Maito are more like siblings, and are recognized as a member of the family.
・Aoki Keiichiroh / Age: 50. Date of birth: April 21, 1979. Star sign: Taurus. Height: 182.0 cm. Weight: 78.0 kg. Blood type: A. He is Maito's butler at the Senpuji residence. He is always calm and collected, and is a good understanding friend of Maito, and at other times he often gives him advice as a senior in life. He supports Maito in everything from his private life to the Brave Express Squad's missions.
・Charlie／Age: 15. Date of birth: July 9, 1934. Star sign: Cancer. Maito's pet dog. He is the same age as Maito, so he is quite an old dog.
・Yoshinaga Sally／Age: 14. Date of birth: August 9, 1935. Star sign: Leo. Height: 154.0cm. Weight: 48.0kg. Blood type: A. A kind and beautiful girl who works hard at various part-time jobs to support her hospitalized father. She fell in love at first sight with Maito, whom she met on the night of her father's surgery, and even while working part-time, she could not stop thinking about him. Although she seems to have an innocent and passive personality, she also shows a brave side by acting bravely against evil.
Yoshinaga Tetsuya: Sally's younger brother. A kind-hearted elementary school student who worries about his older sister. A big fan of Might Gaine.
・Raibaru Joe／Age: 18. Date of birth: November 4, 1932. Star sign: Cancer. Height: 178.0cm. Weight: 65.0kg. Blood type: AB. A hunter who is Maito's fateful rival and has faced him off against him many times. Nicknamed "Ace Joe." He was originally an ace pilot in the military, but hating to follow others, he disobeyed his superior's orders and became a deserter. Since then, he has entered the underworld and is a lone wolf who is wanted nationwide.
Wolfgang / Age: ? Date of birth: May 3, 1920. Star sign: Taurus. Height: 160.0 cm. Weight: 61.0 kg. Blood type: A. A mad scientist. Ever since his prized combat robot was defeated by Might Gaine, he has been trying to create the world's strongest robot to defeat Might Gaine. He created Joe's beloved robots, "Hiryu" and "Goryu".
Catherine Vuitton / Age: 29. Date of birth: March 24, 1912. Star sign: Aries. Height: 169.0cm. Weight: 54.0kg. Blood type: O. The female boss of the international crime organization "Pink Cat". She is most interested in the pursuit of beauty and gourmet food, and has committed a wide range of crimes from jewel robberies to gourmet crimes.
Hoi Kow Low / Age: ? Date of birth: February 2, 1915. Star sign: Aquarius. Height: 150.0cm. Weight: 7.0kg. Blood type: O. Head of the Asian mafia. He controlled the underworld and made profits from smuggling weapons, but was forced to endure hardship with the emergence of Might Gaine. He is accompanied by a green bird called "Petan."
Shogun Mifune / Age: ? Date of birth: October 19, Showa? Star sign: Libra Height: 183.0cm Weight: 80.0kg Blood type: O The owner of the amusement park "Oedo Land" and the leader of the "Shadow Army" that aims to overthrow the Japanese government. Calling himself "Shogun", he plans to return Japan to the correct Edo period and rule it himself. In fact, he is a genuine American.
Purple: A popular rock star who is active on the world stage. However, his true identity is a criminal who works under Exec with the goal of world domination, and has set traps for Maito many times through his subordinate Germane.
Exeve: His public face is the president of TR (Treasure Robotech), but in reality he is a loyal subordinate of Black Noir, and he commands Purple and Wolfgang to plot world domination. He is a ruthless man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, and has no qualms about taking human lives.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "That's the legendary Might Gaine"
Episode 2: "Roar and Take Off! Bombers"
Episode 3: "This guy is strong! Swordsman Robot"
Episode 4: "Emergency Dispatch! Divers"
Episode 5: Protect the President!
Episode 6: "Appearance of the Fated Rival"
Episode 7: "The Devil's Daimonji Burning"
Episode 8: "Don't touch the natto!"
Episode 9: "The Roulette of Terror"
Episode 10: "The Hell of the Blessings of the Mifune Buddha"
Episode 11: "Crimson Wings! Hiryu Appears"
Episode 12: "The Ring of Saros"
Episode 13: "Duel in the Wilderness"
Episode 14: "Bombers Die in the Dusk?!"
Episode 15: "The Most Dangerous Game"
・Episode 16/"Black Gain"
Episode 17: "Complete! Battle Bomber"
・Episode 18: "Forever Beautiful"
・Episode 19: "Resurrection of the Sengoku Warlords"
Episode 20: "The Shadow of a Giant Evil"
・Episode 21: "Hero Express Investigation Order"
Episode 22: "Beautiful Flower of Evil"
Episode 23: Clash! Hiryu vs. Might Gaine
Episode 24: "The Might Kaiser Appears!"
Episode 25: "The Heart of Justice is 10,000 Times"
Episode 26: "The Terror of the Red Mist"
Episode 27: "Fly! Great Might Gaine"
Episode 28: "Mifune's Country-Conquering Summit"
・Episode 29: "Hero's Holiday"
・Episode 30: "Fight! Ramen Stand"
Episode 31: "The Combined Battle of Friendship"
・Episode 32: "Bullet Express Might Gunner"
Episode 33: "Here Comes the Female Rat Boy?!"
Episode 34: "Nightmare on Air"
Episode 35: "Final Battle! Goryu vs. Great"
Episode 36: "Invasion of the Giant Pumpkin"
Episode 37: "Butterfly Dream"
Episode 38: "Oedo Land Declares Independence"
Episode 39: "Uncover the Hero's Secret!"
Episode 40: "Let's eat dinosaurs!"
Episode 41: "Dark Terror"
Episode 42: "The Fiery Five-Body Attack"
Episode 43: "The Devil's Baptism"
・Episode 44/"The Last Christmas"
Episode 45: "World Domination Plan"
Episode 46: "Escape from despair"
Episode 47: "The Stormy Finale"

The appeal and evaluation of Brave Express Might Gaine

"Brave Express Might Gaine," which aired from 1993 to 1994, was an original anime produced by Sunrise and was loved by many viewers. This work was positioned as part of the Brave Series, and its unique setting and characters were particularly popular. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and evaluation of this work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Brave Express Might Gaine" is set in a futuristic city called Nouveau Tortoise and follows the exploits of the Brave Express Corps as they fight against evil. The main character, Maito Senpuji, is only 15 years old, but he is the head of the Senpuji Concern and the leader of the Brave Express Corps. His character embodies the ideal image of a hero - cheerful, lively, good-looking, and intelligent - and made a strong impression on viewers.

In addition, the story is not just about heroes, but also depicts the relationships and growth of Maito and his friends, making the story more appealing with its depth and development. In particular, the story is enriched by the unique characters such as Maito's childhood friend Hamada Mitsuhiko, his secretary Matsubara Izumi, and his butler Aoki Keiichiro.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Brave Express Might Gaine" has their own unique charm and was loved by viewers. In particular, the main character, Maito Senpuji, is portrayed as a superhero who combines youth and talent, and his cheesy lines and actions have attracted many fans. In addition, unique characters such as Maito's pet dog Charlie, his childhood friend Mitsuhiko Hamada, and the beautiful girl Sally Yoshinaga add color to the story.

Furthermore, the villains, such as Ace Joe, Maito's arch rival, the mad scientist Wolfgang, and Catherine Bitton, the female boss of an international crime organization, are also attractively drawn, so viewers will not get bored. The drama woven by these characters is a major attraction of the work.

The appeal of mechanical design

The mecha design of "Brave Express Might Gaine" was created by Kunio Okawara, and its unique design captured the hearts of viewers. In particular, the robots that transform into trains travel around the world using the railway network, which was a fresh setting that fascinated many fans. In addition, the special abilities of each robot and the combination scenes are also highlights.

The robots, including Might Gaine, are equipped with super AI and have interesting personalities, making them easy for viewers to relate to. These mecha designs enrich the worldview of the work and stimulate the imagination of the viewers.

The appeal of music

The music for "Brave Express Might Gaine" was composed by Takashi Kudo, and its grandiose sound enhanced the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening theme "Brave Express Might Gaine" was loved by many viewers for its brave yet catchy melody. The ending theme "Beyond the Dreams" also resonated with the viewer's heart with its beautiful melody and lyrics, enhancing the moving feeling of the work.

Furthermore, the music in the film enriched the worldview of the work and played a role in evoking the emotions of the viewers. The music in the battle scenes and moving scenes touched the hearts of the viewers and further enhanced the appeal of the work.

Evaluation and impact

"Brave Express Might Gaine" was highly praised when it was first broadcast, and gained many fans. In particular, its unique setting, characters, mecha design, and music left a strong impression on viewers, making it one of the most popular works in the Brave Series. In addition, the themes of the work, such as "the battle between justice and evil" and "friendship and growth," deeply moved viewers and made it loved by many people.

Even after the series ended, it was featured in various media, with DVDs and Blu-rays being released, and figures and merchandise being sold. In addition, there is a lot of fan-based doujin activities, and the influence of the series continues to this day. Furthermore, it has been linked to other works in the Brave Series, and has played a part in supporting the popularity of the entire series.

Recommended points of Brave Express Might Gaine

"Brave Express Might Gaine" is a work that can be recommended for the following reasons.

1. Unique setting and worldview

The setting of the story, a futuristic city called Nouveau Tortoise, where robots that transform into trains are active, has a unique appeal not found in other works. The world view in which robots equipped with super AI have personalities and fight evil as the Brave Express Corps is also intriguing and stimulates the imagination of viewers.

2. Charming characters

The main characters, including the protagonist, Maito Senpuuji, each have their own unique charm and leave a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, the characters' relationships and growth are depicted, such as Maito's cheesy lines and actions, his friendship with his childhood friend Mitsuhiko Hamada, and his love affair with the beautiful girl Sally Yoshinaga, making for a deep storyline to enjoy. The villains are also attractively drawn, so viewers won't get bored.

3. Beautiful mecha design

The unique design and setting of the mecha designs by Kunio Okawara have captured the hearts of viewers. In particular, the setting of the robots transforming into trains and traveling around the world using the railway network is refreshing and has fascinated many fans. The special abilities and combination scenes of each robot are also highlights.

4. Inspirational Music

Takashi Kudo's music enhances the atmosphere of the work and brings out the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the opening theme "Brave Express Might Gaine" and the ending theme "Beyond the Dreams" were loved by many viewers. The music in the play also enriches the worldview of the work and moves the hearts of the viewers.

5. Deep themes and moving stories

"Brave Express Might Gaine" depicts deep themes such as the battle between justice and evil, friendship and growth, and moves viewers. In particular, the story of the growth of the main character Maito and his friends touched the hearts of viewers and was loved by many people. The theme of the work also includes elements that make viewers think, and moves them deeply.

Conclusion

"Brave Express Might Gaine" is a work with many charms, including its unique setting and worldview, attractive characters, beautiful mecha design, moving music, deep themes and emotions. In particular, it was positioned as part of the Brave Series and was loved by many viewers. This work continues to have an impact even after the broadcast has ended, and is supported by many fans. Please watch this work and feel its charm.