A thorough review of the Time Bokan series' retro charm and new racing thrills!

A thorough review of the Time Bokan series' retro charm and new racing thrills!

Time Bokan Royal Road Revival: Chiki Chiki Ugo Ugo Boke Boke Machine Fierce Race

The OVA "Time Bokan: The Return of the Kingly Way - Chiki Chiki Ugo Ugo Boke Boke Machine Fierce Race" released by Victor Entertainment on November 26, 1993 is an original anime work produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The work is composed of one 30-minute episode, written by Tatsunoko Planning Office and directed by Akira Shigino. The copyright is owned by Tatsunoko Productions.

Public Media

OVA

Original Media

Anime Original

release date

November 26, 1993

Release and sales

Victor Entertainment

Fraction

half an hour

Number of Episodes

Episode 1

original work

Tatsunoko Planning Department

director

Akira Shigino

Production

Tatsunoko Productions

Publications

©Tatsunoko Productions

cast

■Cast

・Three evils of the past: Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe

Main Staff

■ Main staff

・Supervision: Hiroshi Sasagawa, Takao Koyama ・Director: Akira Shigino ・Screenplay: Satoru Akahori, Masayori Sekijima ・Music: Masayuki Yamamoto, Masaaki Jinbo ・Main character design: Yoshitaka Amano ・Chief animation director: Chuichi Iguchi

Overview

"Time Bokan Royal Road Revival: Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, Boke-Boke Machine Fierce Race" was produced as a revival of Tatsunoko Productions' popular series "Time Bokan". In this work, characters from the past Time Bokan series gather together and compete using various machines. In particular, three machines, Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, and Boke-Boke, are at the center of the show, entertaining viewers.

story

The story depicts a race that takes place in the world of Time Bokan. The three villains of the past compete using their respective machines, aiming to win by making use of various gags and tricks. During the race, various obstacles and troubles arise, and the three villains struggle to overcome them. The highlights are which machine will win at the end, and what kind of ending awaits.

character

This work features characters from the Time Bokan series. In particular, it focuses on the characters played by the three villains of the series, Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, and Kazuya Tatekabe. Their comical acting and dialogue enhance the appeal of the work. In addition, the machines that each character rides are unique, providing visual enjoyment.

Background

"Time Bokan Royal Road Revival: Chiki Chiki Ugo Ugo Boke Boke Machine Fierce Race" is an original anime work produced by Tatsunoko Productions. Director Akira Shigino is known to be a fan of the Time Bokan series, and his passion is reflected in this work. In addition, the screenwriters Satoru Akahori and Masayoshi Sekijima skillfully incorporated a balance of gags and storytelling to create content that will entertain viewers. The music was composed by Masayuki Yamamoto and Masaaki Jinbo, the main character design was by Yoshitaka Amano, and the animation director was Tadakazu Iguchi. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, the work was completed with high quality.

Evaluation and acceptance

This work was highly praised by fans of the Time Bokan series. In particular, it was well received for the reappearance of past characters and the entertaining new story. In addition, the design and movements of the three machines, Chiki Chiki, Ugo Ugo, and Boke Boke, were also praised for their visual enjoyment. Furthermore, the good balance between comedy and story made it popular with a wide range of people, from children to adults.

Recommended points

"Time Bokan Royal Road Revival: Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, and Boke-Boke Machine Fierce Race" is a must-see for fans of the Time Bokan series. Its appeal is that past characters make a comeback and entertain with a new story. Another highlight is the design and movements of the three machines, Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, and Boke-Boke. Furthermore, the balance between comedy and story is good, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Be sure to watch this work and enjoy the world of Time Bokan once again.

Related Titles

There are many other works in the Time Bokan series. In particular, "Time Bokan," "Yatterman," and "Zendaman" are beloved by fans. By watching these works as well, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Time Bokan. In addition, other works by Tatsunoko Productions also have a good balance of humor and story, and many of them are enjoyable. Be sure to check out the Time Bokan series and other works by Tatsunoko Productions.

summary

"Time Bokan Royal Road Revival: Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, and Boke-Boke Machine Fierce Race" is a must-see for fans of the Time Bokan series. The appeal is that past characters make a comeback and entertain with a new story. Another highlight is the design and movements of the three machines, Chiki-Chiki, Ugo-Ugo, and Boke-Boke. Furthermore, the balance between comedy and story is good, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people from children to adults. Be sure to watch this work and enjoy the world of Time Bokan once again. Also, be sure to check out the Time Bokan series and other works by Tatsunoko Productions.

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