Fierce Battle! The appeal and reviews of CRASH GEAR TURBO: The hot-blooded battle never stops!

Fierce Battle! The appeal and reviews of CRASH GEAR TURBO: The hot-blooded battle never stops!

The appeal and evaluation of "Fierce Battle! Crash Gear TURBO"

"Fierce Battle! Crash Gear TURBO" is a TV anime series that aired from 2001 to 2003, produced by Sunrise and broadcast by Nagoya TV. This anime is set in the world of "Crash Gear Fight," a battle machine sport modeled after the Colosseum of ancient Rome, and depicts the growth of the main character, Marino Kouya, along with his friends. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information.

story

The story of "Fierce Battle! Crash Gear TURBO" begins when perennial reserve Gear Fighter Marino Kouya is late to the selection match for the regional qualifying tournament and is declared a forfeit. As Kouya struggles to hold on, Manganji Takeshi, a candidate for the All Japan Championship, challenges him to a match. Kouya fights hard under the condition that he will be allowed to join the national team if he wins the handicap match against Manganji. This story depicts Kouya growing together with his friends and chasing his dreams while fighting various rivals.

Main Staff

The original work was written by Yatate Hajime, and the general director was Iuchi Shuji. The series was composed by Gotou Fuyuki and Kitajima Hiroaki, the character designer was Tobe Atsuo, the main mecha designers were Imaishi Susumu and Aramaki Shinji, and the mechanical design was done by Owa Mitsuru. The music was composed by Sudo Kenichi, Kono Yogo, and JAM Project, and the production was handled by Sunrise. The work, created by this team of staff, provided viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion.

subtitle

"Crash Gear TURBO" is a series of 68 episodes, each with a different title. Here are some of them:

  • Episode 1: "Burn! Gear Fight Spirit"
  • Episode 2: Find the Anpan Fighter!
  • Episode 3: "Genius Gear Master Jin"
  • Episode 4: "The Fourth Fighter"
  • Episode 5: "Tobita Club in Crisis"
  • Episode 6: "Gear Fight"
  • Episode 7: "A Gift from My Brother"
  • Episode 8: "Takoyaki Battle Royale!"
  • Episode 9: "Jiro's Old Wound"
  • Episode 10: "Genius attracts genius!"

Related Titles

There are several related works to "Crash Gear TURBO". Some of them are introduced below.

  • [MVA] 02.07.20 Fierce Battle! Crash Gear TURBO Kaiserburn's Challenge
  • [TVA] 03.02.02-04.01.25 Crash Gear Nitro (50 episodes)

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Crash Gear TURBO" is the story of the protagonist Koya's growth and friendship. Koya starts out as a perpetual reserve, but he works hard with his friends and overcomes various difficulties. This story of growth inspires viewers and inspires them to work hard themselves. Also, don't miss the friendship and rivalry depicted through the sport of gear fighting. His showdown with Manganji Takeshi in particular strikes a strong chord with viewers.

The mecha designs are also one of the highlights. The main mecha designs by Susumu Imaishi and Shinji Aramaki highlight the individuality of each gear and enhance its visual appeal. Gears such as the Garuda Eagle and Garuda Phoenix in particular captivate viewers with their beautiful designs and powerful battle scenes.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The background music by Kenichi Sudo, Yogo Kono, and JAM Project effectively expresses the tension of the battle scenes and the emotions of the moving scenes. In particular, the opening theme "GET THE WORLD" is known as a masterpiece that warms the hearts of viewers.

evaluation

"Crash Gear TURBO" has been highly praised for its story, characters, mecha design, music, and more. It has especially been hugely popular with children, and was extremely popular when it was first aired. In addition, the story of friendship and hard work depicted through the sport of Gear Fight has touched not only children but also adults.

This work is a result of the combined production power of Sunrise and the passion of its staff, and has become a work loved by many viewers. In particular, the beauty of the mecha design and the intensity of the battle scenes set it apart from other anime. The music was also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work, and it struck a strong chord with viewers.

Recommendation

"Crash Gear TURBO" is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like sports anime and mecha anime. The story of the protagonist Kouya's growth and friendship will move the viewer and inspire them to do their best. In addition, the beauty of the mecha design and the intensity of the battle scenes will be visually appealing. Furthermore, the music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work and will strongly impact the viewer's heart.

This work is enjoyable for a wide range of people, from children to adults. In particular, the story that depicts the importance of effort and friendship will provide viewers with a lot of emotion and excitement. Please give it a watch.

More Information

■ Public Media
TV anime series
■ Original Media
Toys
■ Broadcast period
October 7, 2001 - January 26, 2003
■Broadcasting station
NBN
■Frequencies
half an hour
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 68
■Original Story
・Original story by Hajime Yatate
■ Director
・General Director: Shuji Iuchi
■ Production
・Production: Sunrise
■Works
©Sunrise Nagoya Television

Above, we have introduced the appeal, reviews, and related information of "Fierce Battle! Crash Gear TURBO" in detail. This work is especially recommended for those who like sports anime and mecha anime. Please give it a watch.

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