Super Dimension Century Orguss 02: A deep review of the fascinating story and characters

Super Dimension Century Orguss 02

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

December 5, 1993

■Release and sales

Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■ Director

Fumihiko Takayama

■ Production

JC Staff

■Works

©1993 Big West/Orguss Production Committee

■Cast

・Lean/Shinichiro Ota ・Natalma/Naoko Nakamura ・Tria/Wakana Yamazaki ・Manning/Koichi Yamadera ・Perion/Kozo Shioya

■ Main staff

・Produced by JCSTAFF
Director: Fumihiko Takayama; Original story: Fumihiko Takayama; Character design: Haruhiko Mikimoto; Animation director: Toshihiro Kawamoto; Music: Hikashu; Screenplay: Hiroshi Yamaguchi

■Subtitle

・Volume 2 (1994/02/21)

Detailed review and recommendation of Super Dimension Century Orguss 02

The OVA "Super Dimension Century Orguss 02", released in 1993, is a long-awaited sequel for fans, and is an original anime that unfolds a new story. This work is a sequel to "Super Dimension Century Orguss" that was broadcast in 1983, and director Fumihiko Takayama took the helm again, and while retaining the charm of the original, such as Haruhiko Mikimoto's character design and Hikashu's music, it has added new elements.

Story and setting

"Super Dimension Century Orguss 02" is set in a world 10 years after the original series. The main character, Lean, is the son of Orgus, the main character of the original series, and the story depicts his adventures and growth. The story revolves around Lean following his father's last will and fighting new enemies.

In terms of the setting, new mechanics and characters will appear while following the worldview of the original series. In particular, the new Orguss that Lean pilots has evolved in terms of design and performance, making it more visually appealing. In addition, the enemy forces also have new designs and strategies, creating a different tension from the original series.

Characters and cast

Shinichiro Ohta, who plays Lean, is the son of Akira Kamiya, who played the main character in the original series, and his strong acting supports the character. The cast also includes many voice actors familiar to fans of the original series, such as Naoko Nakamura as Natalma, Wakana Yamazaki as Tria, Kouichi Yamadera as Manning, and Kozo Shioya as Perion, and their stable acting stands out.

The portrayal of character growth and human relationships is also excellent, and in particular the relationship between Leanne and Natalma is reminiscent of the relationship between Orgus and Silva in the original series, but with a new interpretation and development. In addition, the supporting characters such as Toria and Manning are also unique, adding depth to the story.

Visuals and Music

Haruhiko Mikimoto's character designs retain the charm of the original series while being more refined, and under the direction of animation director Toshihiro Kawamoto, the series features flowing drawings and dynamic action scenes that greatly enhance its visual appeal.

The music is by Hikashu, and while following the music of the original series, new songs have also been added. In particular, Lean's theme song is a powerful melody that symbolizes his growth and adventure, capturing the hearts of viewers. The music in the battle scenes also plays a role in increasing tension and livening up the story.

Screenplay and direction

Hiroshi Yamaguchi, who wrote the script, respects the worldview of the original series while constructing a new story. The story unfolds with themes such as Lean's growth, battles with new enemies, and bonds with friends, and has the power to draw viewers in. In addition, director Fumihiko Takayama's direction is also superb, providing fans of the original series with a sense of nostalgia while also providing new surprises and excitement.

Recommendations and ratings

"Super Dimension Century Orguss 02" is a must-see for fans of the original series, and even new viewers can enjoy the fascinating story and characters. In particular, it is praised for inheriting the good points of the original series while adding new elements, such as Lean's growth, new mechanic designs, and appealing music.

The recommended points are as follows:

• For fans of the original series, it will bring nostalgia and new surprises.
• Enjoy Lean's growth and the charm of new characters
• Haruhiko Mikimoto's character designs and Toshihiro Kawamoto's artwork are visually appealing.
• Hikashu's music adds excitement to the story
• Hiroshi Yamaguchi's script and Fumihiko Takayama's direction enhance the story.

Overall, it is a satisfying work for fans of the original series, and even new viewers can enjoy the fascinating story and characters. Although it is a compact OVA format with only six episodes, it is packed with a deep story and visual appeal, so I highly recommend watching it.

Supplementary Information

"Super Dimension Century Orguss 02" is available on DVD and Blu-ray from Bandai Visual. You can also enjoy the story more deeply by watching it together with the original series "Super Dimension Century Orguss."

In addition, merchandise such as related books and figures have also been released, and fans can enjoy collecting them. In particular, the figure of the new Orguss, piloted by Lean, has been praised for its beautiful design and fine detail, making it a must-have item for fans.

In this way, "Super Dimension Century Orguss 02" is a long-awaited sequel for fans of the original series, and a fascinating work for new viewers as well. Please watch it and experience its charm.