Galaxy Angel: A perfect mix of comedy and adventure

Galaxy Angel - The appeal and reviews of Galaxy Angel

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

April 7, 2001 - January 25, 2002 Episode 21, "Deco Pizza", was scheduled to air but was cancelled.

■Broadcasting station

ANIMAX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■Original Story

broccoli

■ Director

Morio Asaka and Yoshimitsu Ohashi

■ Production

Madhouse

■Works

©Broccoli Bandai Visual

■ Story

Somehow, everything is going great!
The invincible Angel Squad!
Now on a roll!!

The Transvaal Empire, which holds dominance in space, has an elite unit that uses the crystallization of lost technology, the Crest Machine. The unit, which is made up of five young girls, is called the Angel Corps. However, in reality, they are far from being an elite unit; they are more of a jack-of-all-trades! When will good fortune come to these women who have been through so much?

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

A comedy anime about beautiful girls, originally created by Broccoli, which has been expanded into multimedia formats such as games, comics, and drama CDs. It has since been followed by a sequel TV series.

*Quoted from Madhouse's official website

■Cast

・Mille-feuille Sakuraba/Ryoko Shintani/Ranka Framboise/Yukari Tamura/Mint Blancmanche/Miyuki Sawashiro/Forte Stollen/Mayumi Yamaguchi/Vanilla H (Ash)/Mika Kanai/Walcott O. Huey/Keiji Fujiwara

■ Main staff

・Planning, original story: Broccoli ・Directors: Morio Asaka, Yoshimitsu Ohashi ・Character design: Kanann ・Series composition: Toshiki Inoue ・Character design: Mariko Fujita ・Mechanic design: Takeshi Takakura (Battleship)
Art Director: Kazuhiro Takahashi Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka Music: Hikaru Nanase Animation Production: Madhouse

■ Main Characters

・Millefeuille・Sakura leaves

・Ranka・Framboise

・Mint Blancmanche

・Forte Stollen

・Vanilla ・H (Ash)

Walcott O. Huey

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / Resort-style lucky bag, angel style Episode 2 / Gambling poached with millefeuille sauce Episode 3 / Asteroid's found goods stir-fried with vanilla flavor Episode 4 / Assorted angels delivered directly from the source Episode 5 / Abandoned school terrine, pirate style, made with memories Episode 6 / Forte's ruins stew, full of trouble Episode 7 / Amusement park specialty chicken with mint compote Episode 8 / Natural millefeuille inspection sauce Episode 9 / Lost technology roast beef Episode 10 / Love's Xiaolongbao rouge flavor Episode 11 / Bandage-wrapped bullet-scattered sushi Episode 12 / Baseball and negligee glace Episode 13 / Great kidnapping Manchu Han banquet Episode 14 / Downtown Soulfood ODEN
Episode 15 / Lost Things Potofu Episode 16 / Grill de Boxed Daughter Episode 17 / Angel Canned Food with Hoto Episode 18 / Monkey Salvage Combo Episode 19 / Angel Kiss Gateau de Millefeuille Episode 20 / Extra Large Survival Set Meal Episode 21 / Deco Pizza (TV Unaired Episode)
・Episode 22 / Secret Wrapped Bake by the Poster Girl ・Episode 23 / Dark Pot Comedy Pepper ・Episode 24 / Super-Served Missile Bowl with Tears ・Episode 25 / Fallen Angel's Dark Space Rice Bowl

■ Related works

・Galaxy Angel Z
・Galaxy Angel A
・Galaxy Angel AA
・Galaxy Angel S
・Galaxy Angel X

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Galaxy★Bang! Bang!
Lyrics: Chisa Tanabe; Composition: Kazuya Izumi; Arrangement: Kazuya Izumi; Singer: Angel Corps

・ED1
・Horoscope Rhapsody ・Lyrics by Chisa Tanabe ・Music by Hikaru Nanase ・Arrangement by Hikaru Nanase ・Singer by Angel Corps

Galaxy Angel's Appeal and Evaluation

Galaxy Angel is a comedy anime about beautiful girls, created by Madhouse and based on the original work by Broccoli. It was broadcast from 2001 to 2002, and has been loved for a long time, with sequels being produced since then. The charm of this work is, above all, the unique characters and the humorous stories they create.

Character Appeal

The main characters of Galaxy Angel are the five girls of the Angel Squad and their leader, Walcott O. Huey. Each character has a different personality, and the comedy that comes from the interplay of these personalities is a major attraction of the work.

Millefeuille Sakuraba is an innocent and clumsy character. Her episodes of good and bad luck not only make viewers laugh, but also touch their hearts with her purity. Ryoko Shintani's voice acting also makes Millefeuille's character even more charming.

Ranka Framboise is a cool and stylish beauty, but she also has a surprisingly clumsy side. Yukari Tamura's voice acting perfectly expresses Ranka's coolness and clumsiness. Her fashion sense and behavior provide viewers with a new perspective.

Mint Blancmanche is calm and intelligent, but sometimes shows a tsundere side that is charming. Miyuki Sawashiro's voice acting brings out Mint's complex personality well. Her knowledge and drive have saved the Angel Squad from peril many times.

Forte Stollen has great fighting abilities and a tomboyish personality. Mayumi Yamaguchi's voice acting perfectly expresses Forte's strength and kindness. Her fight scenes will surely satisfy action-loving viewers.

Vanilla H. (Ash) has a very mature personality, despite her young appearance. Mika Kanai's voice acting expresses Vanilla's mature atmosphere well. Her wisdom and drive make her an important member of the Angel Squad.

Walcott O. Huey is the leader of the Angel Squad and their supporter. Keiji Fujiwara's voice acting perfectly expresses Walcott's reliability and humor. He plays an important role in supporting the activities of the Angel Squad.

The appeal of the story

The story of Galaxy Angel is set in the Transvaal Empire, which holds dominance in space, and is centered around the humorous episodes caused by the five girls of the Angel Corps. Their activities are far from being called an elite unit, and they are a jack-of-all-trades, which makes viewers laugh.

Each episode is titled after a dish, and the story unfolds around that dish. This allows viewers to find new enjoyment in each episode. Also, since the story of each episode is independent, viewers can enjoy watching any episode.

Particularly memorable episodes include "Resort-style Lucky Wrapping Made by Angels" in episode 1 and "Roast Beef with Lost Technology" in episode 9. These episodes depict the intertwining of Millefeuille's good fortune and bad fortune, as well as the exploits of the Angel Squad, making for a story that draws viewers in.

The appeal of production

Galaxy Angel is a Madhouse production that has been praised for its high quality. Morio Asaka and Yoshimitsu Ohashi's directing skills have been successful in bringing out the best in each character, while Mariko Fujita's character designs visually express the charm of each character.

Nanase Hikaru's music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this work. The opening theme "Galaxy★Bang!Bang!" and the ending theme "Horoscope Rhapsody" not only liven up the Angel Corps' exploits, but are also songs that remain in the hearts of viewers.

The appeal of related works

Galaxy Angel has had sequels such as Galaxy Angel Z, Galaxy Angel A, Galaxy Angel AA, Galaxy Angel S, and Galaxy Angel X. These works depict the new adventures of the Angel Corps and the growth of the characters, making them must-sees for fans.

In particular, in "Galaxy Angel Z," new characters appear as new members of the Angel Corps, providing new charms. In "Galaxy Angel A," the Angel Corps' activities are scaled up even further, and a story that draws viewers in is unfolding.

Ratings and Recommendations

Galaxy Angel is praised for its unique characters, humorous storyline, and high-quality production. It is a must-watch series, especially for those who like bishoujo gag anime. Also, each episode is independent, so you can enjoy it no matter which episode you start from.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• A humorous story woven by unique characters
• Each episode is independent, so you can enjoy it no matter which episode you start watching.
• High-quality production and music enhance the appeal of the work
• There are also many sequels, so fans won't want to miss them.

Galaxy Angel is a masterpiece of beautiful girl comedy anime, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. Please give it a watch.