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Shippuu! Iron Leaguer - Shippuu! Iron Leaguer

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 6, 1993 - March 29, 1994

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 52

■ Director

Amino Tetsuro

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

In the near future, the Iron League, in which robots called Iron Leaguers compete in various sports, is all the rage. In the violent Iron League, which is centered around rough play, there is a team called Silver Castle that adheres to the spirit of fair play. However, being a small team, Silver Castle is not popular and lacks regular players. Meanwhile, Mach Indy, the hope of the powerful team Dark Prince, leaves Dark Prince, fed up with the rough play. A mysterious baseball leaguer named Magnum Ace shows Mach Indy, who is at a loss, a path forward. Mach Indy joins the small team Silver Castle, and together with Magnum Ace, begins to challenge the rough play world of the Iron League with a spirit of fair play.

■ Main staff

Director: Tetsuro Amino Series Composition: Fuyushi Itou Character Design: Tsuneo Ninomiya Mechanical Design: Kunio Okawara Music: Kaoru Wada

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/My name is Ace!
・Episode 2: Our first victory!
Episode 3: Wake Up! Fighting Bulls Episode 4: Magic Ball 44 Sonic Episode 5: Showdown! Sword and Magic Ball Episode 6: The Miracle Final At-Bat Episode 7: The Mysterious Rookie Top Joy Episode 8: Ryuken Does His Best!
Episode 9: The Trap of Street Basketball Episode 10: The Secret of Magnum Ace Episode 11: Runaway Field!
Episode 12: Encounter! His name is GZ
Episode 13: Burning Great Ice Field Episode 14: Clash of the Seven Braves Episode 15: A Fierce Run Covered in Scars Episode 16: The Storm Brings a Deadly Shot!
・Episode 17/A life-risking challenge!
・Episode 18/Shine! Silver Soul ・Episode 19/The Revenge of the Gold Brothers ・Episode 20/Flash Shoot Explosion!
Episode 21: The Strongest Troops from HellEpisode 22: An Endless VictoryEpisode 23: The Forced Retirement of a NightmareEpisode 24: Revive! The Fiery RivalEpisode 25: The Great Escape to FreedomEpisode 26: A New Mission!
・Episode 27/Fight! Jungle Basketball ・Episode 28/Hot Ball Diamond ・Episode 29/Lightning Attack Strategy ・Episode 30/GZ in Danger!
・Episode 31 / The Phantom Champion・Episode 32 / The Great Thief of the Desert・Episode 33 / The Secret Weapon of Blazing Heat・Episode 34 / The Legend that Disappeared at Dawn・Episode 35 / Run! Bull Armor・Episode 36 / The Iron Bowler of the Wilderness・Episode 37 / The Iron Golfer・Episode 38 / The Bonds of the Stray Leaguers・Episode 39 / The Fateful Showdown!
・Episode 40/Unending fighting spirit!
・Episode 41 / A Declaration of Victory for the Soul・Episode 42 / A Fierce Battle! World Tour・Episode 43 / A Strong Opponent! Fighter Brothers・Episode 44 / An Invisible Breakthrough・Episode 45 / The Shattered Magic Ball・Episode 46 / The Return of Hot Teamwork・Episode 47 / A Hot Battle! Stormy Stadium・Episode 48 / Clear the Fog from Your Mind!
・Episode 49/Awakened Memories ・Episode 50/The Greatest Kickoff on Earth!
・Episode 51: The Endless Battle ・Episode 52: The Great March to Victory

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Shippuu! Iron Leaguer" is an anime series produced by Sunrise that aired on TV Tokyo from 1993 to 1994. The series is set in the Iron League, where robots called Iron Leaguers compete in various sports, and depicts the struggles of Team Silver Castle, who adhere to the spirit of fair play. The series features a stellar staff including director Tetsuro Amino, series composition by Fuyushi Ito, character design by Tsuneo Ninomiya, mecha design by Kunio Okawara, and music by Kaoru Wada.

The story is about Silver Castle, a team that believes in fair play in the Iron League, where violent and rough play is the norm, welcoming Mach Windy, who has left a strong team, and taking on the world of rough play. Although Silver Castle is a small team, they stick to the spirit of fair play and overcome various difficulties. The story emphasizes the pure joy of sports and the importance of fair play, making it an inspiring read for viewers.

The appeal of the characters is also one of the major attractions of this work. The main character, Mach Indy, is a brave leaguer who leaves a strong team and joins Silver Castle in search of fair play. His growth and the bonds he forms with his teammates are depicted, deeply moving the viewers. Also, a mysterious baseball leaguer named Magnum Ace appears, and the gradual unfolding of his secrets and past is not to be missed. Furthermore, the unique leaguers who appear in each episode are also appealing, and the viewers will not tire of the series.

The mecha designs are also one of the highlights. The Iron Leaguer designs by Kunio Okawara reflect the individuality of each leaguer and are visually very appealing. In particular, the designs of Mach Indy and Magnum Ace emphasize their movements and performance, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, different mecha designs appear for each sport, providing visual enjoyment.

The music also adds to the appeal of this work. Wada Kaoru's music enhances the atmosphere of each scene and has the effect of evoking emotions in the viewer. In particular, the background music that enhances the tension and excitement of the match scenes leaves a strong impression on the viewer. The theme song and insert songs also reflect the worldview of the work and resonate with the viewer's heart.

This work is not only acclaimed as a sports anime, but also as a work that depicts universal themes such as the spirit of fair play, friendship, and hard work. In particular, it contains educational elements that teach children the importance of fair play, making it a work that the whole family can enjoy. In addition, each episode features a different sport, making it enjoyable for viewers who like sports.

The recommended points are as follows:

• A moving story about the spirit of fair play
• Attractive characters and their development
• Unique mechanical design
• Music that is both visually and aurally pleasing
• Family-friendly content with educational elements
• A variety of stories featuring different sports in each episode

"Shippuu! Iron Leaguer" should be appreciated not only as a sports anime, but also as a work that depicts universal themes. This work, which depicts themes such as the spirit of fair play, friendship, and hard work, will be enjoyed by a wide range of people from children to adults. Please give it a watch.