VS Knights Ramune & 40 Flame: A thorough review of the passionate battles and moving story!

VS Knights Ramune & 40 Flame: A thorough review of the passionate battles and moving story!

VS Knights Ramune & 40 Flame - Review and detailed information

overview

"VS Knight Ramune & 40 Flame" is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo in 1996 and is an original anime work produced by Ashi Productions. It consists of 26 episodes and was presented to viewers as a 30-minute program. The story is set in the alternate dimension world "Doki Doki Space" and follows the hero Ramunes and his companions as they struggle to stop the resurrection of the great evil god Abraam.

story

■ Story

In a different dimension called Doki Doki Space, 5,000 years have passed since the first hero Ramunes sealed the great evil god Abraam away in the sparkling spirit world... The second Ramunes exploited a gap in the seal and destroyed the demon god Goburiki, who had been resurrected. Time passed... In a world that had regained peace, the great evil god Abraam was about to be resurrected. A new hero was needed, so the two shrine maidens Parfait and Cacao went to search for one. The boy they found, Baba Ramunes, loves games! He loves girls! He's a fun-loving guy who does things on impulse, but with his natural passion, he becomes the third Ramunes and confronts Abraam. Here begins the story of the adventures and battles of the new hero Ramunes.

cast

■Cast

・Ramunesu (Ramunedo) / Takeshi Kusao ・Da Cider / Kazuki Yao ・Parfait / Yuko Miyamura ・Cacao / Kyoko Hikami ・PQ / Satomi Koorogi ・Hebimetako / TARAKO
・Don Genocide / Kozo Shioya ・Black Ramness / Hiro Yuki ・Dandy / Yasunori Matsumoto ・Lip / Michiko Neya ・BQ / Akiko Yajima ・Mito Nat / Showtaro Morikubo ・Suke Burn / Yuji Ueda ・Kaku Rembo / Kosuke Okano ・Drums, organ / Yuka Imai ・Cello / Naoko Takano ・Trumpet / Tomoko Kawakami ・Akakaze / Takeshi Kusao ・Momokaze / Chisa Yokoyama

Main Staff

■ Main staff

・Planning/Toshihiko Sato ・Composition/Satoru Akahori ・General Director/Hiroshi Negishi ・Director/Yoshitaka Fujimoto ・Character Design/Kazunori Kuroda (Zero G Room)
・Mechanic design: Yoshinori Sayama ・Art director: Toshihisa Koyama ・Color setting: Tomoaki Nakano ・Sound director: Hideyuki Tanaka ・Director of photography: Mitsuru Sugiura ・Editor: Jun Taguma ・Music: Akira Odakura, Akira Nishizawa ・Producers: Noriko Kobayashi (TV Tokyo), Ryuji Yamazaki (ASATSU), Akiyoshi Sakai (Ashi Productions)
Produced by TV Tokyo, ASATSU, Ashi Productions

Main Characters

■ Main Characters

・Ramunesu (Ramunedo) /
The third generation Ramunes who inherited the name of the legendary hero. His real name is Baba Ramunes. He has a weakness for girls and is a bit of a C-type guy who does things on impulse. After buying a CD-ROM game called "The Legend of the New Hero" for 100 yen from a girl selling games, he sets out on an adventure in Doki Doki Space as a hero to prevent the resurrection of the great evil god Abraham.
・Da Cider/
He is widely known as the legendary hero who defeated the demon god Goburiki together with the second Ramunes. However, his silly puns have not changed at all, and in fact they tend to get worse (although that is Da Cider's identity...). Although he calls himself the "King of Puns," to the third Ramunes he is now just a pun-making old man. After all, the two are essentially fighting friends.
·parfait/
She is a shrine maiden of the Kirakira Spirit World, and her role is to guide the hero. However, the hero himself is a careless guy, so at first she has doubts and is hesitant to accept Ramnes as the hero, but as she gets to know him better, she eventually begins to believe that he will become the true hero. However, she can also be quite short-tempered, and is always fighting with Ramnes. Heavy Metal Ko calls her "The Hissing Girl Part II."
・Cacao/
Like Parfait, she is a shrine maiden of the Sparkling Spirit World. She comes from a family of shrine maidens, and since she was a child, she has dreamed of guiding the legendary hero Ramnes. She has a slightly laid-back personality, and gets dizzy and faints whenever she feels like it. She has been Parfait's childhood friend since their days at the monastery. Her special skill is dowsing, and she often helps Ramnes and the others on their journeys. She calls him "Lord Ramnes," and is more tolerant of his carefree behavior than Parfait.
・PQ/
A robot advisor to the hero with a long and distinguished history. Although he calls Ramnes "Gochujin-chama (master)" and respects him, he doesn't seem to respect him at all and often calls him an idiot without a second thought. Ramnes ends up tormenting him every time. Also, despite being an advisor, he rarely gives appropriate advice (lol).
・Heavy Metallica/
Da Cider's advisor robot. He calls Da Cider "darling" and is still devoted to him even though his relationship with Leska has become public. His original role was to store the Queen Sideron capsule, but since that was destroyed, he is now Da Cider's complete supporter. The difference from the previous work is that he now has a double collar. He also has a built-in machine gun, and while he once fired it together with Da Cider, he will not do so in this series.
・Don Genocide /
A mysterious figure who plots to revive the great evil god Abraham. After personally taking control of Alara Castle, he secludes himself in his base, Dimension Castle, to continue the ritual to revive Abraham.
・Dandy/
He is a subordinate of Don Genosai and is tasked with eliminating Ramunes and his allies and preventing the revival of the Divine Knights. He mostly plans and executes his own operations, but they always end in failure. He has a strange English accent.
·lip/
She is a subordinate of Don Genosai, just like Dandy. She is a sexy woman with a nice body, but she also has a bit of a foolish side. She believes that when Abraam is resurrected, she and Dandy will become great evil leaders.

subtitle

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: The Hero Returns!!
Episode 2: The Legendary Hero Appears Episode 3: The Question!! Conditions for a Hero Episode 4: The Bewitching Gate Episode 5: The Dangerous Hero Pot Episode 6: The Hungry Prince Episode 7: The Clash of the Divine Knights!!
・Episode 8: The Legend of Ice ・Episode 9: Love that transcends time!!
Episode 10: Memory of Love Episode 11: The Confused Hero Episode 12: The Final Battle at Dimension Castle!!
Episode 13: The enemy's name is Black Ramness!!
・Episode 14: To the VS Field!!
・Episode 15/Stone Panic ・Episode 16/The Unveiled Nightmare ・Episode 17/Showdown, Brave Sugoroku!?
・Episode 18: Who am I?
Episode 19: The Hero is a 3-year-old?!
Episode 20: Tears of Cacao Episode 21: Parfait of Excitement Episode 22: The Phantom Girl Episode 23: A Distant Promise Episode 24: Dandy Special Attack!!
・Episode 25: Love, Sorrow, and Friendship ・Episode 26: The End of the Legend

Related Titles

■ Related works

TV series "NG Knight Ramune & 40" <30 minutes, 38 episodes>
OVA
"NG Knight Ramune & 40 EX" <30 minutes, Vol. 3>
"NG Knight Ramune & 40 DX" <30 minutes, Vol. 3>
"VS Knight Ramune & 40 FRESH" <30 minutes, Vol. 6>

review

"VS Knights Ramune & 40 Flame" is a nostalgic work for anime fans of the 90s, and its unique humor and charm of characters are still loved by many people. This work tells the story of the hero Ramunes and his companions' struggle to prevent the resurrection of the great evil god Abraam, but the highlights of the work are the character growth, friendship, and humorous scenes depicted in the story.

The main character, Ramunes (Ramunedo), is a typical boy who likes games and girls, but his passion and humor liven up the entire work. His adventures are sometimes comical and sometimes moving, and have the power to draw the viewer in. Ramunes' companions are also unique and charming. In particular, the two shrine maidens Parfait and Cacao are important figures who support Ramunes, and the story gains depth through his interactions with them.

Another attraction of this work is the presence of Da Cider and Heavy Metako. Da Cider's puns not only make the viewer laugh, but also play an important role in depicting his relationship with Ramunes. Heavy Metako's unwavering love for Da Cider also warms the viewer's heart. The comedic elements woven by these characters are essential to the balance of the entire work.

Regarding the story, each episode takes up a different theme or problem, and depicts the process by which Ramnes and his friends solve them. Particularly impressive are the process by which Ramnes becomes aware of his role as a hero, and the scenes in which his bonds with his companions deepen. These scenes not only move the viewer, but also leave a strong impression of the overall theme of the story, "courage" and "friendship."

The visual aspects of the work also have a lot to be praised. The character designs are by Tsukasa Kotobuki, and his unique style really adds to the atmosphere of the work. Furthermore, the mechanic designs and art direction are superb, and the other-dimensional world of "Doki Doki Space" is portrayed realistically. These visual elements further enhance the appeal of the story.

Music is also an important element of this work. The music by Akira Odakura and Akira Nishizawa not only enhances the thrill of the adventure and the moving scenes, but also plays an important role in expressing the emotions of the characters. The opening and ending themes in particular symbolize the atmosphere of the work and are sure to remain in the memory of viewers.

"VS Knights Ramune & 40 Flame" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by anime fans of the 90s, but also by current anime fans. Its humor, emotions, and the charm of its characters will be loved by many people across generations. If you like stories of heroes and comedy anime, you should definitely check out this work. It will surely warm your heart and bring a smile to your face.

Recommendation

To enjoy "VS Knight Ramune & 40 Flame," we recommend that you first watch the previous work, "NG Knight Ramune & 40." By knowing the characters and story of the previous work, you will be able to understand the appeal of this work even more deeply. Also, if you check out the OVA series, you will be able to enjoy the adventures of Ramune and friends even more.

Furthermore, to understand this work more deeply, it would be a good idea to know about the anime culture of the 1990s and its background. In particular, if you pay attention to the trends in comedy anime and character design at the time, you will be able to appreciate the work even more.

Finally, we recommend watching this film with friends and family. The adventures and humor of Ramunes and his friends are even more enjoyable when shared. After watching, exchange your thoughts with each other and rediscover the appeal of the film. You're sure to discover something new.

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