Review of "Invincible King Trizenon": A story of overwhelming power and emotion

Comprehensive review and recommendation of Invincible King Trizenon

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 14, 2000 - March 24, 2001

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 22

■Original Story

・Original work: Ganges Planning Office

■ Director

・Director: Takashi Watanabe

■ Production

Easy Film

■Works

©Araizumi Rui Ganges/PJ Trizenon

■ Story

A young boy living in Hokkaido, Kamui Akira, discovers the giant robot Trizenon and the spaceship Shinonome, relying on ancient documents passed down from his ancestors. He must fight against the Xeno Palace, an alien race that attacks Japan as the first step in their invasion of Earth. Kamui Akira, along with his childhood friend Uryu Kana and his younger brother Kamui Ai, throws himself into the battle to protect the Earth using Trizenon. The story is an epic drama that depicts their growth and friendship, as well as the battle to defend the Earth.

■Explanation

This robot anime follows the Tri-Zenon, a giant robot formed by combining three mechas, as it fights against invaders. The story is serious, but there are also comedy elements throughout. It is a work that is heavily conscious of "media mix," and in addition to the anime, the series was expanded into novels, manga, and games. In particular, the design of the Tri-Zenon and the combination scenes were highly praised by fans, making it stand out among the robot anime of the time. In addition, the characters' personalities and growth are carefully depicted, making it a work that deeply moves viewers.

■Cast

・Akira Kamui/Jun Fukuyama・Ai Kamui/Asami Sanada・Hana Uryuu/Megumi Hayashibara・Sae Uryuu/Michiko Neya・Gontaro Kamui/Yuichi Nagashima

■ Main staff

・Original work / Ganges Planning Office・Character concept / Araizumi Rui・Director / Watanabe Takashi・Series composition / Hasegawa Katsumi・SF setting / Sakai Miho・Character design / Miyata Nahomi・Mecha design / Nakahara Rei・Art director / Nakahara Hideto・CG, director of photography / Taniuchi Jun・Sound director / Fujino Sadayoshi・Color setting / Watanabe Miho・Editing / Takuma Jun・Music / Kawai Kenji・Producer / Otsuki Toshimichi・Production producer / Okada Shuichi・Project Trizenon / Minamoto Tetsuo, Morotomi Hiroshi, Kato Naoji, Yasuda Takeshi・Animation production / Easy Film・Production / PJ Trizenon

■ Main Characters

Kamui Akira: The protagonist. The eldest son of the Kamui family, 15 years old. He is hot-blooded, rough, and violent, but he also has a kind-hearted side. He is the pilot of the "Tengo" and also serves as the main pilot of the Trizenon. His growth and leadership are depicted throughout the story, and it is moving to see him fight alongside his comrades.
・10-year-old younger brother of Aisho Kamui. Pilot of the "Meigo". Calm despite his age, he plays an important role in supporting his older brother.
A childhood friend of Uryu Kanasho. She becomes the pilot of the "Umi-go". She has a bright and cheerful personality and is the mood maker of the team. Her courage and friendship add excitement to the story.
・Saehana Uryuu's older sister and a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. She acts with the Kamui family. She has a calm and strategic mind, and supports the tactical side of the team.
・Kamui Gontaro The head of the Kamui family and father of Akira and Ai. He is a useless father whose wife has lost patience with him, and he raised his children on his own. The story depicts his past and his love for his family, and there are many scenes that touch the hearts of viewers.

■ Main robot items

・Trizenon A giant robot that came to Earth during the Edo period and was buried underground in Hokkaido. It is completed when the three robots Tengo, Meigo, and Umigo combine. The combination scene is very cool and has been highly praised by fans.
・Gaia Zenon Similar to Trizenon, this giant robot appeared in the Edo period. It is made up of three giant robots: Gaia Condor, Gaia Eagle, and Gaia Base. It boasts firepower and power. Gaia Zenon's battle scenes are very impressive and draw the viewer in.
・Almazenon A robot with a female form. It is equipped with beam weapons and is fast. It has a transformation mechanism from a mobile form to a human form with a female form. Almazenon's design is beautiful, and it is especially popular with female fans.
・A space battleship discovered along with the Shinonome Trizenon. It is also the Trizenon's mother ship. It is used as the residence and transportation for the Kamui family. The internal structure and functions of the Shinonome are depicted in detail, and it has been highly praised by fans.
Akatsuki
The second heritage battleship. The mother ship of Gaia Zenon. Akatsuki's design is simple yet powerful, and its combination with Gaia Zenon is a sight to behold.
Akebono: Almazenon's mother ship. Akebono's design is sophisticated and brings out the beauty of Almazenon.
・Gokkou The three space battleships Shinonome, Akatsuki, and Akebono combine to complete the battle. The weapons used before the combination can be used. The combination scene of Gokkou is spectacular and leaves a strong impression on the viewers.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Awaken! My Trizenon!
・Episode 2: Triangle Battle!
・Episode 3 / Let's go on an expedition! Secret base ・Episode 4 / Combine! Try Burning ・Episode 5 / Roar, Gon!
Episode 6: Farewell Sapporo! Shinonome Departs!
Episode 7: Big crisis! Fusion sealed Episode 8: Food crisis! The night before the final battle!
Episode 9: Seafood! The Great Battle of the Sea of ​​Japan!
Episode 10: Gontaro dies at dawn?!
・Episode 11: Rise, the first sunrise!
・Episode 12/Duran's Determination ・Episode 13/SOS Chapter! Black Flash!
Episode 14: Duel! Chapter VS Duran Episode 15: Assemble! The Three Titans Episode 16: The Flying Goddess! Almazenon!
Episode 17: Sunrise! Into Space!
Episode 18: The Zero Gravity Trap!
Episode 19: The Great Battle of Estorio!
・Episode 20/Flaudia's Tears ・Episode 21/Activate! Elysion!
Episode 22: I'm waiting!

■Detailed evaluation

"Muteki-Oh Trizenon" is a robot anime that was broadcast from 2000 to 2001, and has gained many fans due to its unique world view and the appeal of its characters. Below, we will provide a detailed evaluation of the story, characters, mecha design, music, and media mix development.

story

The story of "Invincible King Trizenon" depicts the growth and friendship of boys who fight against the "Xeno Palace," an alien race that is plotting to invade Earth. The plot, in which protagonist Kamui Akira discovers Trizenon and Shinonome with the help of ancient documents handed down from his ancestors and throws himself into the battle to defend Earth, leaves a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Akira's growth and the bonds he forms with his friends are carefully depicted, evoking deep empathy in viewers. Additionally, comedy elements are incorporated into the serious plot, and the good balance between tension and laughter has been praised.

character

Each character in this series is unique and leaves a strong impression on viewers. The protagonist, Kamui Akira, has a hot-blooded and rough personality, but also a kind-hearted side, making him an easy character for viewers to relate to. His younger brother, Kamui Ai, is calm and supports his older brother, and his growth is also an important element of the story. The charms of each character, such as Uryu Kana's cheerfulness and courage, Uryu Sae's calmness and strategy, and Kamui Gontaro's love for his family, add excitement to the story. In particular, the acting of the cast brings out the individuality of the characters, and the acting skills of the voice actors Fukuyama Jun, Sanada Asami, Hayashibara Megumi, Neya Michiko, and Nagashima Yuichi have been highly praised.

Mechanical Design

The mecha designs in "Invincible King Trizenon" highlight the individuality of each robot, such as Trizenon, Gaiazenon, and Almazenon. The Trizenon combination scene is very cool and has been highly praised by fans. In addition, the characteristics of each robot, such as Gaiazenon's firepower and power, and Almazenon's speed and beam-based armament, are clearly depicted, drawing viewers in. Furthermore, the designs of the space battleships Shinonome, Akatsuki, and Akebono are also sophisticated, and the combination scene of Goraikou in particular is spectacular and leaves a strong impression on viewers. It can be said that the talent of Nakahara Rei, who was in charge of mecha design, shines through in this work.

music

The music for this series was written by Kawai Kenji, whose unique melodies liven up the story. In particular, the background music during Trizenon's battle and fusion scenes is powerful and leaves a strong impression on viewers. The character songs and ending theme are also loved by viewers, and the series has received high praise for its music. Kawai Kenji's music is an important element that doubles the emotional impact of the story.

Media mix development

"Invincible King Trizenon" has been expanded into a wide range of media mix developments, including not only anime but also novels, manga, and games. In particular, the novel version revealed character backstories and detailed settings that were not depicted in the anime, which became a hot topic among fans. The manga version also depicts the story from a different perspective than the anime, bringing out new charms. In the game version, players can control Trizenon in battle, which was highly praised by fans. These media mix developments have further deepened the worldview of "Invincible King Trizenon", making it a work that has long been loved by fans.

■Recommendation

"Invincible King Trizenon" is a work recommended not only for robot anime fans, but also for viewers who want depth in the story and characters. It is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy the growth of the main character, the bond with his companions, and the spectacular battle scenes. There is also a rich media mix development, so it can be enjoyed in a variety of media. Furthermore, the attention to detail in the music and mecha design makes it a work that leaves a strong impression on viewers. "Invincible King Trizenon" is a masterpiece that stands out among the robot anime of the 2000s, and provides viewers with excitement and emotion.