'éX-D Nina & Rei Danger Zone' review: A fusion of thrilling action and deep story

'éX-D Nina & Rei Danger Zone' review: A fusion of thrilling action and deep story

"Exdriver Nina and Rei Danger Zone": A story of two people fighting a mysterious AI car

"Exdriver Nina and Rei Danger Zone" is a theatrical animation released in 2002. It was written by Kosuke Fujishima, directed by Shinichi Watanabe, and produced by Actus. This work is positioned as a spin-off of Kosuke Fujishima's popular series "Exdriver," and focuses on two female characters, Nina and Rei. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

■ Public Media
theater
■ Original Media
Anime Original
■ Release date
April 20, 2002 - January 1, 2000
■Distribution company
Nikkatsu
■Frequencies
25 min
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 1
■Original Story
Kosuke Fujishima
■ Director
Shinichi Watanabe
■ Production
Animation Production: Actas
■Works
©2002 Kosuke Fujishima・exd・BV/D・G・A

story

■ Story

The two teamed up as X-Drivers, but a series of mysterious incidents occurred in which AI cars would make emergency stops for unknown reasons. The city was in a state of chaos due to the mysterious "invisible runaway AI car," which was visible on the tracking monitor but whose true form could not be seen. Then, one day, as the two were once again at the mercy of the "invisible runaway AI car," a radio-controlled car that looked just like the Roadster they were driving appeared in front of them. This was the beginning of a terrifying incident that was aimed at them.

*Quoted from Bandai Visual

Commentary

■Explanation

The story is set a few years ago, and follows Nina, an operator who currently supports the Ex-Driver team including Soichi, and Rei, an Ex-Rider who rides a motorbike.

*Quoted from Bandai Visual

cast

■Cast

・Nina A. Sander/Michiko Neya ・Kazama Rei/Mami Kanetsuki ・Munekata Kei/Unsho Ishizuka ・Toma/Fumihiko Tachiki ・Mark/Shigeru Chiba ・Seth/Yuko Toda

Main Staff

■ Main staff

・Director/Watanabe Shinichi ・Direction/Jin Otsuka ・Screenplay/Sato Kazuharu ・Character design/Hatsume Koichi ・Animation director/Udagawa Kazuhiko ・Mecha animation director/Niwa Yasutoshi ・Director of photography/Watanabe Hidetoshi ・Animation production cooperation/Synergy Japan ・Planning, original concept, character original concept/Fujishima Kosuke ・Character design/Ito Takeshi, Hamasaki Kenichi ・Mecha design/Takakura Takeshi ・3D director/Sakuno Kenichiro (Studio A-CAT)
Art Director: Mitsuharu Miyamae, Yoshiko Kitamura Color Settings: Satoko Asai Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama Music: Hikaru Nanase Sound Effects: Masahiro Shoji, Masami Kitakata (Fizz Sound Creation)
Edited by Jun Takuma Animation Production by Actas Production by Bandai Visual, Dentsu, Genco, Actas

Main Characters

■ Main Characters

Nina A. Sander The protagonist of "Nina & Rei Danger Zone". An operator. Until a few years ago, she was an Ex-driver who was teamed up with Rei.
- Kazama Rei The other main character of "Nina & Rei Danger Zone". A free agent Exrider with an A-class license.
Kei Munekata Appears in "Nina & Rei Danger Zone". He is the team leader of the three Ex-Drivers: Soichi, Risa, and Rona.
Touma Appears in "Nina & Rei Danger Zone". An operator and mechanic staff member working at the Exdriver Ross branch under Munekata.

Main Robot Items

■ Main robot items

・NOPRO Roadster GT300 [Nina & Ray Special]
Appears in "Nina & Rei Danger Zone". Nina and Rei ride it.

Related Titles

■ Related works

・éX-D ・éX-D Driver Clip
・éX-D Exdriver the Movie

Theme songs and music

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・TARGET
Lyrics by Karen Shiina, Music by Ritsuko Miyajima, Arrangement by Kenichi Sudo, Singer by MILK

Work evaluation and impressions

"X-Driver Nina and Rei Danger Zone" is a spin-off of Kosuke Fujishima's popular series "X-Driver," focusing on two female characters, Nina and Rei. In just 25 minutes, it brings out the best in the tense story and characters.

The story depicts the exploits of Nina and Ray as they investigate a mysterious incident in which an AI car makes an emergency stop for unknown reasons. In particular, the setting of an "invisible runaway AI car" provides visual impact and thrills, successfully drawing in the audience. In addition, the design and movement of the NOPRO Roadster GT300 [Nina & Ray Special] that Nina and Ray drive are also impressive, making this a must-see for mecha fans.

The appeal of the characters is also a major point. Nina is a calm operator, but she is also portrayed as valuing her friendship and teamwork with Ray. Meanwhile, Ray is an Ex-Rider who rides a motorbike, and is a character who combines a free-spirited personality with high combat ability. The interactions and growth of these two characters add excitement to the story.

The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, including Michiko Neya as Nina and Mami Kingetsu as Rei, bringing out the charm of the characters. In particular, Michiko Neya's calm tone and Mami Kingetsu's powerful voice perfectly express the personalities of Nina and Rei.

The lineup of main staff members is also not to be missed. Director Watanabe Shinichi skillfully depicts tense action scenes and the emotions of the characters. Character designer Hatsumi Koichi and mecha designer Takakura Takeshi also do excellent work, pursuing visual beauty. Music composer Nanase Hikaru also contributed to the atmosphere of the film by creating the tension-increasing background music and the theme song "TARGET."

Recommended points

"Exdriver Nina Andrei Danger Zone" is recommended for the following reasons.

  • Thrilling story : Nina and Ray's battle against the unknown AI car is full of tension and thrills. In particular, the setting of the "invisible runaway AI car" is fresh and visually impactful.
  • Attractive characters : Nina and Ray's characters are portrayed as valuing friendship and teamwork, leaving a deep impression on the audience. Their growth and interactions are also not to be missed.
  • Beautiful mecha design : The design of the NOPRO Roadster GT300 [Nina & Rei Special] is a must-have for mecha fans. The movements and battle scenes are also stunning, providing plenty of visual enjoyment.
  • Awesome cast and crew : The voice actors, including Michiko Neya and Mami Kanetsuki, bring out the charm of the characters, while the staff, including Shinichi Watanabe, Koichi Hatsumi, and Takeshi Takakura, do a great job, helping to raise the quality of the series as a whole.
  • Connections to related works : For fans of the "Xdriver" series, this is a valuable work that allows you to learn about Nina and Ray's past. It is a must-watch work to deepen your understanding of the entire series.

summary

"Exdriver Nina and Rei Danger Zone" is a spin-off of Kosuke Fujishima's popular series "Exdriver" that focuses on two female characters, Nina and Rei. In a short 25-minute run, it maximizes the appeal of the tense story and characters. It is full of many charms, including a thrilling story, attractive characters, beautiful mecha design, a luxurious cast and staff, and connections to related works. This work is recommended not only for fans of the "Exdriver" series, but also for those who like action and mecha. Please give it a watch.

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