A comprehensive review and recommendation of Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo - Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo ■ Public Media OVA ■ Original Media comics ■ Release date December 21, 2000 ■Release and sales Bandai Visual ■Frequencies half an hour ■ Number of Episodes Episode 4 ■Original Story Go Nagai, Ken Ishikawa, Dynamic Planning ■ Director Jun Kawagoe ■ Production Production cooperation: Brain's Base, B-Media, Dynamic Planning Production: Saotome Laboratory Production: Bandai Visual, Dynamic Planning, Dentsu ■Works ©2000 Nagai Go, Ishikawa Ken/Dynamic Planning, Saotome Laboratory ■ Story After tens of thousands of years, a reptilian race suddenly revived and began attacking humanity, calling themselves the "Dinosaur Empire." At the end of a fierce battle with the Dinosaur Empire, Musashi dies alone along with Getter Robo. It may seem like everything has ended after this battle, but they are not extinct.
The story takes place five years later. Confident that the Dinosaur Empire will soon be resurrected, Hayato Kami is developing a new Getter Robo. At the same time, young pilots Sho Tachibana and Ken Daido are brought together to reorganize the Neo Getter Robo pilots. However, the Neo Getter cannot unleash its power unless three pilots are present. For this reason, Hayato approaches Go Ichimonji, who makes his living from gambling on wrestling for an underground organization... ■Explanation This OVA series uses a completely new setting, and is not a sequel to the OVA "Shin Getter Robo: The Last Day of the World" or the past Getter Robo TV series. The world of the Neo Getter version is explained at the beginning, so you can enjoy it even if you haven't seen the other Getter series.
This work is a new Getter Robo story created by Dynamic Planning based on the original work by Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa. The director is Jun Kawagoe, the series composition and script are by Shinzo Fujita, and the character and mecha designs are by Ken Ishikawa and Fujio Suzuki. The music is produced by Kazuo Shinoda, and the music is produced by Lantis.
This film will provide new charm and surprises for fans of the Getter Robo series, and even first-time viewers will be drawn into the world and story. In particular, the contrast between Neo Getter Robo and Shin Getter Robo, and the battle with the Dinosaur Empire are of interest. ■Cast・Go Ichimonji/Takahiro Sakurai・Sho Tachibana/Yu Asakawa・Ken Ohmichi/Toshiharu Sakurai・Ryuma Nagare/Hideo Ishikawa・Hayato Kami/Naoya Uchida・Musashi Tomoe/Kiyoyuki Yanada・Dr. Saotome/Kosei Tomita・Dr. Shikishima/Joji Yanami・Emperor Goal/Kenji Utsumi・General Bat/Norio Wakamoto・Chief Galilei/Masato Tsujimura ■ Main staff・Original work: Nagai Go, Ishikawa Ken・Planning: Dynamic Planning・Director: Kawagoe Jun・Series composition, script: Fujita Shinzo・Character, mecha original concept: Ishikawa Ken・Character, mecha design: Suzuki Fujio・Mecha design cooperation: Tanaka Ryo・Character animation director: Suzuki Fujio・Mecha animation director: Tanaka Ryo・Color design: Harada Sachiko・Art: Nozaki Toshiro・Sound director: Iwanami Yoshikazu・Music production: Lantis・Music: Shinoda Kazuo・Sound production: HALF H.P. STUDIO
Production cooperation: Brain's Base, B-Media, Dynamic Planning Production: Saotome Laboratory Production: Bandai Visual, Dynamic Planning, Dentsu ■ Main Characters ●Ally: Ichimonjigo A professional wrestler in the underground wrestling events held in a secret underground club. He is scouted by Hayato because of his fighting spirit and well-trained body. He has a very simple personality. He pilots the Neo Eagle.
・Tachibana Shou The only woman who passed Hayato's harsh training. Her cool personality often causes conflicts with Go. She was once a member of the US military. She pilots the Neo Jaguar.
・Daido: He has a friendly and serious personality. His smile helps to ease the conflict between Go and Sho. Ken's catchphrase is "I'm hungry." He boards the Neo Bear.
Ryuma Nagare: Former leader of the Getter Team. Pilot of the Eagle. After Musashi's death, he left his teammates and set out on a journey. However, he returns to join his teammates when the revival of the Dinosaur Empire puts Japan in danger.
Hayato Kami: Former member of the Getter Team, pilot of the Jaguar. He is calm and collected, has a sharp mind, and will use any means to achieve his goals. He formed the Neo Getter Team in preparation for the revival of the Dinosaur Empire.
Tomoe: Pilot of the Bear, a former member of Musashi's Getter Team. His specialty is the Daisetsuzan windstorm with Getter 3. He lacks composure, but has a manly personality. He commits suicide along with the Getter to protect the world.
・Dr. Saotome The scientist who discovered the Getter Rays and developed the Getter Robo. He had three children, but his eldest son died. He developed the True Getter Robo to replace the Getter Robo.
・Dr. Shikishima A doctor who develops new weapons for the Naser, which Hayato organized. His appearance, speech, and behavior all give the impression of a mad scientist. He is a true genius when it comes to weapons development.
Jack King and Mary King are American siblings who pilot the Texas Mac. They appear dressed in cowboy fashion. They are old friends of Sho since they were colleagues in the US military.
●Enemy Emperor Ghor Ghor had united the reptilian race and built a dinosaur empire, but his body was deeply injured when Musashi caused the Getter to self-destruct. Merged with an out-of-place artifact, he vows to take revenge on the Getter team.
General Bat is Goal's right-hand man and is mainly in charge of the combat department. General Bat is skilled in swordsmanship, and his sword is called the General Blade.
Chief Galilei is in charge of the development of Mechazaurus in the technology and science department. He does not personally go to the site, but he does come up with strategies such as simultaneous attacks by Mechazaurus Bull and Moba.
Nion is a young man from the Earth Dragon Clan who is relatively resistant to Getter Rays among the reptilian race. He is despised because of his unique ability, but he takes part in a life-risking operation to restore the honor of his clan. ■ Main robot items Getter Robo Getter 1
A super robot that draws out invincible power through the efforts of three pilots. It transforms into aerial combat forms in the order of Eagle, Jaguar, and Bear. The main pilot is Ryuma Nagare.
Weapons: Getter Tomahawk, Getter Beam, Getter Wing, Getter 2
The second form, which excels in supersonic and underground combat. It combines in the order of Jaguar, Bear, and Eagle. The drill arm on the left arm can also be fired. The main pilot is Hayato Kami.
Weapon: Drill Arm Getter 3
This is the third form that combines and transforms into the Bear, Eagle, and Jaguar in that order, and is good at underwater combat. Its arms can stretch freely, and its special move is the Daisetsuzan Oroshi. Its main pilot is Tomoe Musashi.
Weapons: Getter Missiles, Get Machines These flying mechas allow the Getter Robos to combine and transform, and each machine is equipped with weapons such as missiles. There are three types: Eagle, Jaguar, and Bear. When the Getter Robo transforms, the pilot of the Get Machine, which becomes the head, is in charge of piloting the Getter Robo as well as the Get Machine.
・Eagle A red Getter machine. It serves as the head of Getter 1. Its main pilot is Ryuma Nagare.
・Jaguar A white Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Getter 2. Its main pilot is Hayato Kami.
・Bear Go: A yellow Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Getter 3. Its main pilot is Tomoe Musashi.
Neo Getter Robo Neo Getter 1
A super robot that uses plasma drive. It combines and transforms into the Neo Eagle, Neo Jaguar, and Neo Bear in that order. It is good at hand-to-hand combat. Its main pilot is Go Ichimonji.
Weapons: Plasma Thunder, Chain Knuckle, Shoulder Missile, Neo Getter 2
It flies through the sky at speeds exceeding Mach 7 and demonstrates its capabilities in aerial combat. It combines and transforms into the Neo Jaguar, Neo Bear, and Neo Eagle, in that order. The main pilot is Sho Tachibana.
Weapons: Drill Arm, Plasma Sword, Neo Getter 3
It transforms into Neo Bear, Neo Eagle, and Neo Jaguar in that order, and is good at underwater combat. The legs can also transform into tank mode. The main pilot is Ken Daido.
Weapons: Getter Tornado, Plasma Break Get Machine A flying mecha that allows Neo Getter Robo to combine and transform. There are three types: Neo Eagle, Neo Jaguar, and Neo Bear. It can be controlled by radio, but it is generally controlled by the pilot of the Get Machine that has come to the head of Neo Getter after combination. There is a trailer that transports the Get Machine to its destination as transportation support.
・Neo Eagle A blue Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Neo Getter 1. Its main pilot is Go Ichimonji.
・Neo Jaguar A red Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Neo Getter 2. Its main pilot is Sho Tachibana.
・Neo Bear: A brown Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Neo Getter 3. Its main pilot is Daido Ken.
-Shin Getter Robo/Shin Getter 1
Developed as a successor to Getter Robo, this super robot has unknown power. It transforms into the True Eagle, True Jaguar, and True Bear in that order. The main pilot is Go Ichimonji.
Weapons: Tomahawk Lancer, Getter Beam, True Getter 2
It combines and transforms into True Jaguar, True Bear, and True Eagle in that order. It is good at supersonic combat. Its special move is the huge drill arm on its right arm. Its main pilot is Sho Tachibana.
Weapon: Drill Arm, Shin Getter 3
It transforms into the True Bear, True Eagle, and True Jaguar in that order. It boasts the most power of the three types and excels in land and underwater combat. Its main pilot is Ken Daido.
Weapons: Homing missiles, Missile Storm Get Machine A flying mecha that allows Shin Getter Robo to combine and transform. There are three types: Shin Eagle, Shin Jaguar, and Shin Bear. Compared to the Get Machines of the old Getter and Neo Getter, Shin Getter's Get Machine boasts the greatest speed and power. After combination, the Get Machine's pilot, who is in the head of Getter Robo, controls it.
・True Eagle Gou A red Getter machine. It is the head of the True Getter 1. Its main pilot is Go Ichimonji.
・Shin Jaguar A white Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Shin Getter 2. The main pilot is Sho Tachibana.
・Shin Bear Go A yellow Getter Machine. It serves as the head of Shin Getter 3. Its main pilot is Daido Ken.
Other robots: Texas Mac A super robot belonging to America, it is also a symbol of America. The combination of the pilots Jack King and Mary King, the siblings, makes the most of their powers.
Weapons: Revolver, Giant Rifle, Pasture King (Horse Support Robot)
Mechasaurus: The first Mechasaurus that the Dovaneo Getter Team fought. It has two lizards on its head that it uses as a whip to attack. It is also equipped with missiles on its abdomen.
Mechasaurus Bull: Mechasaurus hides in a giant meteorite and attacks the White House. He has tough skin that is impervious to the bullets of Texas Mac, the American super robot.
Mechasaurus Moba: Mechasaurus emerges from the sea and attacks the Saotome Research Institute at the foot of Mount Asama. It fires beam tentacles from its shell and fires flame bullets from its mouth.
・Prototype Getter A number of test units were created during the development of robots using Getter rays. Some units have abilities similar to those of the old Getter. The main pilot is Nion.
Mechasaurus Boa: A Mechasaurus ridden by General Bat, who is in charge of operations in the Dinosaur Empire. It attacks by extending its mouth like a tentacle. It puts Neo Getter Robo in a difficult position.
Mechasaurus Gera: A Mechasaurus ridden by Chief Galilei, a leading figure in the Dinosaur Empire. It has the ability to absorb any substance and convert it into its own energy. ■Subtitle・CHANGE 1/Deployment!! Neo Getter Robo! (2000/12/21)
・CHANGE 2／Appearance!! Texas Mac!(2001/02/25)
・CHANGE 3/Revival!! Shin Getter Robo! (2001/04/25)
・Final CHANGE/Open up the future of the Earth! (2001/06/25) ■ Theme songs and music・OP1
・STORM
Lyrics by Tetsuo Kudo; Composition by Jin Chizawa; Arrangement by Kenichi Sudo; Vocals by JAM Project featuring Ichiro Mizuki & Hironobu Kageyama
・ED1
・RISING
Lyrics by Tetsuo Kudo; Composition by Jin Chizawa; Arrangement by Kenichi Sudo; Vocals by JAM Project featuring Ichiro Mizuki & Hironobu Kageyama
・ED2
・yeah!yeah!yeah!
Lyrics by Tetsuo Kudo; Composition by Hiroshi Kamayatsu; Arrangement by Yogo Kono; Singer by Masaaki Endo ■ Evaluation and recommendation "Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo - Shin Getter Robo Tai Neo Getter Robo -" is a very interesting work as a new development in the Getter Robo series. In particular, the contrast between Neo Getter Robo and Shin Getter Robo provides a fresh surprise for fans of the series. In addition, the story is also very fascinating, depicting the battle with the Dinosaur Empire and the growth and conflict of the characters.
The greatest appeal of this work is the individuality and growth of the characters. The three new pilots, Go Ichimonji, Sho Tachibana, and Ken Odou, each have different backgrounds and personalities, and their growth and teamwork add excitement to the story. In addition, members of the old Getter Team, such as Ryuma Nagare, Hayato Jin, and Musashi Tomoe, make a reappearance, and the conflicts between their past and present are depicted, adding depth to the story.
The mecha designs are also not to be missed. The designs of Neo Getter Robo and Shin Getter Robo are the product of the talents of Ken Ishikawa and Fujio Suzuki, and are visually impactful, with their power and speed being fully displayed in the battle scenes. The designs of the Mechasaurus series are also unique, visually expressing the threat of the dinosaur empire.
The music also adds to the appeal of this work. The opening theme "STORM" and the ending theme "RISING" by JAM Project featuring Mizuki Ichiro and Kageyama Hironobu are songs that symbolize the passion of the Getter Robo series, and Endo Masaaki's "yeah!yeah!yeah!" also matches the atmosphere of the work.
Overall, "Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo - Shin Getter Robo Tai Neo Getter Robo -" is highly recommended for fans of the Getter Robo series as well as anyone who likes robot anime or action anime. The new characters and mechas, along with the deep storyline, will draw you in. |
