The appeal and evaluation of "Godannar!!": New possibilities for robot anime

The appeal and reviews of Godannar!! - Shinkon Gattai Godannar -

The TV anime series Godannar!!, which aired in 2003, has won many fans with its unique setting and charming characters. This work was produced as an original anime, with AIC and OLM in charge of animation under the direction of Yasushi Nagaoka. It aired from October 1st to December 24th, 2003, and although it was a short 13 episode series, it had a dense story.

Story and setting

The story of "Godannar!!" depicts the battle to protect the Earth from unknown giant creatures known as mimetic beasts. The main characters, Saruwatari Goh and his wife Aoi Anna, are robot pilots belonging to the Dannar Base and throw themselves into battle every day. Of particular note is that Anna is a married woman at just 17 years old, and her relationship with Goh is at the center of the story. This setting was a departure from conventional robot anime, and gave viewers a fresh surprise.

The story becomes even more complicated with the sudden appearance of Goh's ex-girlfriend, Mira. Mira has lost her memory, and her presence casts a shadow over the relationship between Goh and Anna. The scene in which Anna loses her position as the pilot of the Neo Oxxar to Mira, leaving her feeling lost, deeply moves viewers. This story, which exquisitely combines human drama and robot battles, has the power to draw viewers in.

Character Appeal

Each character in this series is unique and leaves a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the main character, Saruwatari Goh, is portrayed as a man who lost his girlfriend Mira in a battle five years ago. His suffering and growth are depicted throughout the story, evoking sympathy from viewers. Additionally, Anna's drive and purity make her a fascinating character. Viewers are moved by the sight of her marrying Goh and fighting as a robot pilot.

Other characters such as Anna's mother, Kiriko Aoi, and the crew of the Danner Base are also unique, adding depth to the story. Kiriko, in particular, is portrayed as a strong woman who is the developer of the robots, but also takes overall command as the director of the Danner Base. Sub-characters such as Kagemaru, Sasagure Konami, and Momozono Momoko also play important roles in adding excitement to the story.

Robot and battle scene

Don't miss the robot designs and battle scenes in "Godannar Fusion!!". The scene where Godannar and Neo Oxxar combine is visually very impactful and draws the viewer in. The immense power and limitations of Godannar Twin Drive Mode also heighten the tension of the battle. The battle scenes between Core Gunner and G Gunner also add strategic elements that keep the viewer entertained.

The battle against the mimetic beasts is depicted not just as a battle, but as a fight to protect peace on Earth, which makes it easy for viewers to empathize with the robot pilots' battles and become deeply immersed in the story.

Music and theme song

The music in this series is also worth praising. The opening theme, "Godannar: God's Combination!!," features Akira Kushida's powerful singing voice, and is sure to inspire viewers. The ending theme, "The Trench's Coffin," is a duet by Mitsuko Horie and Ichiro Mizuki, and adds to the emotional impact of the story. Chumei Watanabe's music plays an important role in livening up the battle and dramatic scenes.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Godannar!!" has won many fans with its unique setting, fascinating characters, and spectacular battle scenes. In particular, the story, which exquisitely blends human drama and robot battles, leaves a strong impression on viewers. The music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, making it a work of high overall quality.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• A unique setting and charming characters enhance the story
• Spectacular robot battles and fights with mimic beasts draw viewers in
• The music enhances the emotion of the story
• The story, which is a perfect blend of human drama and robot battles, leaves a strong impression on viewers.

"Godannar!!" is a work that is recommended not only for robot anime fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy human drama. Please give it a watch and experience its charm for yourself.

Related works and sequels

"Godannar!! SECOND SEASON" was produced as a sequel to "Godannar!!". Again, AIC and OLM are in charge of animation under the direction of Yasushi Nagaoka. SECOND SEASON features an even deeper story and character growth, making it a must-see for fans.

Detailed character introduction

Below is a detailed introduction to the main characters.

Saruwatari Goh

Gender: Male Mobile Suit: Godannar Age: 29
Height: 199cm
Weight: 99kg
Blood type: A
Date of birth: 2018.05.19

He is a pilot of Godannar, belonging to Japan's anti-mimic beast defense base, the Dannar Base. Five years ago, in the decisive battle in Tokyo, he lost his lover Mira, who was also the pilot of his partner robot, Neo Oxxar. Since then, he has refused to partner up with anyone, and has completely lost all trace of his superhero past, becoming just an ordinary man. However, he saved Anna's life in that battle five years ago, and five years later, he has finally married her. The glasses he usually wears are just for show; they are actually a communication device. He likes sweet things, which doesn't suit his face. Anna sometimes calls him "Goh-chin."

Anna Aoi

Gender: Female Pilot: Neo Oxer Age: 17
Height: 151cm
Size: B84 W53 H83
Blood type: B
Date of birth: 2030.05.05

Five years ago, when she was still a child, she had a fateful encounter with Goh. She vowed to become Goh's wife and a robot pilot, and now, five years later, not only has she finally achieved the first dream, but due to an incident that occurred in the middle of their wedding, the other dream unexpectedly(?) also comes true at the same time. A high school student with a proactive personality, she is a member of the Robot Club at school and is the object of admiration for the male club members. She keeps the fact that she is actually married and that she fights with a robot a secret at school. She respects her mother and wants to be like her, but the existence of her father is unknown.

Aoi Kiriko

Gender: Female Age: 35
Height: 174cm
Size: B94 W59 H87
Blood type: B
Date of birth: December 14, 2011

Anna's mother. In addition to being a robot developer, she is also the director of the Danner Base and is in charge of overall command. The crew of the Danner Base call her "Doctor." Her husband is currently away. She gave birth to Anna when she was 18 years old, but none of the Danner Base team crew knew that Kiriko had a daughter until Anna first boarded the Neo Oxxar. She is a heavy smoker (prefers menthol).

Mila Ackerman

Gender: Female Age: 26
Height: 168cm
Size: B80 W51 H81
Blood type: A
Date of birth: October 20, 2021

She was Goh's partner and lover as the pilot of the robot "Neo Oxxar" that fights alongside Godannar. She died (or was thought to have died) five years ago during the final battle with the great boss Mimic Beast. Due to the pain of not being able to save Mira, Goh does not want to lose a loved one again, so he does not have a partner and tries not to involve his new wife Anna in the battle... But then, Mira appears before him again in an unexpected way!

Healthy

Gender: Cat: Female Age: 5
height:?
body weight:?
Blood Type:?
Date of birth: 2042.02.02

Anna's cat is currently pregnant and will soon have kittens.

Fujimura Shizuru

Gender: Female Pilot: Core Gunner Age: 28
Height: 167cm
Size: B87 W53 H88
Blood type: O
Date of birth: 2019.02.26

A "Core Gunner" pilot and Koji's partner.

Mitsuji

Gender: Male Age: 24
Height: 162cm
Weight: 61kg
Blood type: AB
Date of birth: 2023.04.18

He is the partner of Shizuru Fujimura, and the robot he pilots with the battle unit replaced with a "Core Gunner" is called the "G Gunner". He is seriously injured in the battle with the Mimetic Beast in the first episode.

Lou Lou

Gender: Female Age: 12
Height: 124cm
size:?? ?? ??
Blood type: A
Date of birth: 2034.11.21

A 12-year-old girl who is an operator in the command section of the Cosmo Base, a space station in Earth orbit.

Shadowmaru

Gender: Male Age: 32
Height: 189cm
Weight: 84kg
Blood type: O
Date of birth: 2015.03.22

Chief of the Danner Base Command Section. He secretly has feelings for Kiriko. Perhaps due to his personality, he doesn't show it in his actions or on his face, but he seems to have been quite shocked when he found out that Kiriko had a daughter.

Sasagure Konami/Konami

Gender: Female Age: 23
Height: 157cm
Size: B84 W56 H83
Blood type: A
Date of birth: 2024.01.09

An operator in the Danner Base Command Section. Momochi plays the funny guy and Konami plays the straight guy, making for a good pair. Momochi has a quiet voice and is sometimes scolded by the pilots.

Momoko Momozono/Momochi

Gender: Female Age: 22
Height: 179cm
Size: B88 W57 H84
Blood type: AB
Date of birth: 2024.09.06

An operator in the Danner Base Command Section. Momochi plays the funny guy and Konami plays the straight guy, making for a good pair. Momochi has a quiet voice and is sometimes scolded by the pilots.

Hayashi

Gender: Female Age: 23
Height: 159cm
Size: B85 W58 H85
Blood type: B
Date of birth: 2023.11.06

A member of the Danner-based mechanic crew. She is like the eldest daughter among the mechanic crew. Is she completely unaware of Morimoto's feelings?

Holly

Gender: Female Age: 22
Height: 164cm
Size: B85 W56 H84
Blood type: O
Date of birth: 2024.09.14

A member of the Danner-based mechanic crew. She is like a second daughter to the rest of the mechanic crew.

Main robot and items

Below are details on the main robots and items.

Godannar

Pilot: Saruwatari Goh Height: 39.6m

A close-combat robot powered by a "single plasma drive." Specializes in hand-to-hand combat with punches and kicks.

Neo Oxer

Pilot: Mira Ackerman (5 years ago), currently Aoi Anna Height: 33.2m

A support robot for Godannar, powered by a "Single Plasma Drive." It was destroyed in the decisive battle five years ago, and was meant to rest eternally with Mira in the Old Dannar Base Permanent Sealing Dock, located underground at the cape where Mira's grave is located.

Godannar Twin Drive Mode

Height: 40.8m

A robot formed by the fusion of Godannar and Neo Oxer. Its greatest feature is the "Twin Plasma Drives" on both of its chests. It is a fusion of the single plasma drives of both Dannar and Oxer, but it produces far more power than the sum of two individual plasma drives. However, even just being fused together consumes a lot of energy, and the duration of the fusion will be shorter if attack techniques are used frequently.

Core Gunner

Pilot: Shizuru Fujimura Height: 35.1m

Powered by a "multi-condenser," this robot is the core of the "G Gunner," as its name suggests. Since it is designed to be equipped with a battle unit as a G Gunner, its armor is thin. However, freed from heavy weapons and armor, the machine has high mobility.

G Gunner

Pilot: Tetsuya Mitsuji Height: 42.6m

A long-distance attack robot with a core gunner replaced with a battle unit operated by pilot Tetsuya Mitsuji. Height to head: 42.6m. Since most of its functions are used to operate the high-output "Strong Buster" (energy bullets), the machine is less maneuverable than other robots and is not suitable for close combat. It is destroyed in the battle in the first episode.

Danner Base

Robot base in Japan.

MIMETIC BEAST

Five years ago, a huge unknown creature suddenly appeared all over the world, and is an enemy of mankind. Nothing is known about it other than that it has lived on Earth since ancient times. It was once defeated by super robots from around the world and Godannar, but its subspecies have changed their nature and are appearing all over the world, once again threatening mankind.

Episode Subtitle

Below are the subtitles for all 13 episodes.

• Episode 1: Wedding Bells on the Battlefield
• Episode 2: The Fiery Aisle
• Episode 3: Battle Royale Honeymoon
• Episode 4: Shizuru Returns
• Episode 5: The Girl from the Sky
• Episode 6: The End of the Dream
• Episode 7: Death in Memory
• Episode 8: The Magnificent Ace
• Episode 9: Survival after being swept away
• Episode 10: Ruu's Arrival
• Episode 11: A Pure Departure
• Episode 12: Those Who Pass Away
• Episode 13: Last First Kiss

Theme songs and music

Details of the theme songs and music are listed below.

OP1

Divine Soul Fusion Godannar!!
Lyrics: Nagae Kuwahara Composition: Chumei Watanabe Arrangement: Chumei Watanabe Singer: Akira Kushida

ED1

Coffin in the Trench
Lyrics: Nagae Kuwahara Composition: Chumei Watanabe Arrangement: Chumei Watanabe Sung by: Mitsuko Horie & Ichiro Mizuki

Conclusion

"Godannar!!" has won many fans with its unique setting, fascinating characters, and spectacular battle scenes. The story is an exquisite blend of human drama and robot battles, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, making it a work of high overall quality. The reasons we recommend this work include the unique setting, fascinating characters, spectacular robot battles, and quality music. This work is recommended not only for robot anime fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy human drama. Please give it a watch and experience its charm for yourself.