Dragon Mecha Legends Review: A fascinating story and character depth

The full story and appeal of Ryuuki Denshou

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

game

■ Release date

July 25, 1997

■Release and sales

KSS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■ Director

・Director: Kenichi Maejima

■ Production

Magic Bus

■ Story

While training with the sword, Sedi rescues a young girl named Miu. Miu has lost her memory and is being pursued by the Empire, so Sedi sets out on a journey to protect Miu and help her recover her memories. Sedi's sister Millie joins them, and the three head to the castle town. What is the true identity of Miu, who can only remember her name? And what is the Empire's purpose, the "Dragoon"?

■Explanation

This is an anime adaptation of a PC RPG released by KSS in 1996. It was planned to be four episodes long, but ended after three. Ryuuki Denshou was born during the OVA boom of the 90s, and its unique world view and character settings captivated many fans. The anime adaptation, which focused on depicting the deep story of the original game and the growth of the characters, was a fresh experience for fans at the time. However, due to production issues, the planned four episodes were cut short after three, and the fact that it ended unfinished was a huge disappointment for fans. However, the unfinished story is also passed down as one of the charms of the work.

■Cast

・Cede/Akira Ishida・Muu/Mariko Kouda・Millie/Yuko Miyamura・Rain/Toshihiko Seki・Lilith/Yuka Imai・Bab/Mie Sonozaki・Gabriel/Akio Iizuka・Randy/Takehito Koyasu・Randall/Yoshito Yasuhara・Bashua/Akio Otsuka・Raymond/Takayuki Sugo・Tessera/Hiroko Kajimura・Priest/Masaaki Tsukada・Fiorena/Mika Doi・Gant/Dai Matsumoto

■ Main staff

Director, Storyboard, and Direction: Kenichi Maejima; Series Composition: Kazumi Koide; Screenplay: Tota Dezaki; Character Design: Shino Takada; Mechanical Design: Satoshi Nishimura; Animation Director: Masami Nagata; Art Director: Chikara Nishikura; Color Settings: Yoshie Murakami; Director of Photography: Tsugio Ozawa; Editor: Satoshi Terauchi; Music: Harukichi Yamamoto, Hideki Higuchi; Sound Director: Hajime Takakuwa; Sound Producer: Koichi Iizuka; Producers: Koji Iwakawa, Masato Ebina (2, 3)
・Production Producer: Yoshiyuki Matsuzaki ・Animation Production: Magic Bus ・Production: KSS

■ Main Characters

- Cedie: The main character. 15 years old. A pure-hearted boy with a strong sense of justice. He has been trained in swordsmanship since he was young by his father, who was the commander of a knight order. Cedie is the central character of the story, and his growth and adventures are the axis of the work. He is a top-notch swordsman, and has the courage to stand up to protect his friends even in difficult situations.
・Myu A mysterious girl with strange powers who has lost all memories except for her name. Miu's presence is an important element that deepens the mystery of the story, and as her past and abilities are gradually revealed, the story takes a new turn. Miu's character has the appeal to evoke deep sympathy from the viewer.
・Millie Cedie's younger sister. 12 years old. A bright girl full of curiosity. Her only flaw is that she acts before she thinks. Millie adds brightness and humor to the story, and her actions often lead to unexpected developments. Her character enriches the journey of Cedie and Mew.

■Detailed story and character analysis

The story of "Ryūki Denshou" begins with Sedi rescuing Mew. Mew has lost her memory and is being pursued by the Empire. Sedi sets out on a journey to protect her and to help her recover her memories. Along the way, Sedi's sister Millie joins them, and the three continue their adventure together. As the mysteries of Mew's true identity and the Empire's purpose for the "Ryūki" are gradually revealed, the story becomes more profound.

Sedi is an innocent boy with a strong sense of justice, and his growth and adventures are at the heart of the story. He is a top-notch swordsman, and has the courage to stand up to protect his friends even in difficult situations. Miu has lost all memories except for her name, but she has mysterious powers. Her presence is an important element that deepens the mystery of the story, and as her past and abilities are gradually revealed, the story takes new developments. Milly is Sedi's younger sister, a bright girl full of curiosity. Her actions often lead to unexpected developments, adding brightness and humor to the story.

■Production background and evaluation

"Ryūki Denshou" is an anime adaptation of a PC RPG released by KSS in 1996. It was directed by Kenichi Maejima, with character design by Shino Takada and mechanical design by Satoshi Nishimura, and animation was done by Magic Bus. It was originally planned to be four episodes long, but production issues led to it being cut short after the third episode.

This work was born during the OVA boom of the 90s, and its unique world view and character settings captivated many fans. The anime adaptation, which focused on depicting the deep story of the original game and the growth of the characters, was a fresh experience for fans at the time. However, the fact that it ended unfinished was a major disappointment for fans. However, the unfinished story is also passed down as one of the charms of the work.

While the depth of the story and the charm of the characters have been highly praised, it has also been regretted that it ended unfinished. In particular, the fact that the mysteries of Mew's true identity and the Empire's purpose for the "Dragon Machine" were never revealed has been a source of dissatisfaction for many fans. However, the unfinished story is also one of the charms of the work and is passed down through the generations.

■ Recommendation points

"Ryūki Denshou" is a work that has a deep story and attractive characters. In particular, the growth and adventures of Cedie, the mystery of Mew, and Millie's cheerfulness and humor enrich the story. It is a shame that it ended unfinished, but the unfinished story is also passed down as one of the charms of the work. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes fantasy and adventure.

■ Related works and recommendations

Other works related to "Ryūki Denshou" include "Record of Lodoss War" and "Saint Seiya," which also depict fantasy and adventure. These works also have deep stories and attractive characters, and are highly recommended for those who like fantasy and adventure. Another example of a work that ended without being completed is "Evangelion." The unfinished stories of these works are also one of the attractions, and they are a big topic of conversation among fans.