"Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King": A tale of wind and legends"Legends: The Dragon King Resurrected" is a TV anime series that aired from 2004 to 2005, and is based on a toy created by Kenji Watanabe. It aired on Fuji TV every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:00 from April 4, 2004 to March 27, 2005, with a total of 50 episodes. This anime tells the epic story of ancient monsters, "Legends," who are resurrected in the present day. storyThe story begins when the "Legends", monsters that flourished in ancient times, are discovered in the 21st century as crystals (Soul Dolls). The story is set in New York. On the way home after a dramatic strikeout at a baseball game, the protagonist Shu (Shuzo Matsutani) receives a toy called a "Talispod" from his father. The Talispod is a device that allows children to raise the virtual monsters Legends, which are all the rage among children, and project them in 3D images. However, the Talispod that Shu got his hands on was special, as it had the power to revive real Legends, not 3D images. Shu is pursued by the evil toy company DWC (Dark Wiz Company). DWC also has a talispod that can revive the Legends, and corners Shu. A soul doll resides in Shu's talispod, and Shiron, the legendary strongest Legend "Windragon", is revived and defeats the DWC goblin. It becomes clear that Shu has a deep connection with the Legends, and his destiny begins to move. characterThere are many unique characters in "Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King". The main characters are introduced below. ShillongHe is a Wind Dragon and a Legend of the Wind. He has overwhelming strength and is said to be the one who will "ignite the Legends War." When he is reborn, he gives off a scary vibe, but normally he has a cute hamster-like appearance. He is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue. ShuAn 11-year-old boy from the Kaze Saga. He is not good at thinking deeply about things, and is destined to fight alongside the Legends to protect the Earth, but he is unaware of this. He has a carefree and happy-go-lucky personality. His voice actor is Akemi Okamura. MegIn the Water Saga, she is an 11-year-old girl. She is Shu's classmate and childhood friend. She often makes jokes about Shu, and she loves photography so she always carries a camera with her. Her voice actor is Megumi Nasu. MacAn 11-year-old boy from the Earth Saga. He is Shu's classmate and childhood friend. He loves hamburgers and eats them all the time. He has a generous and calm personality, and is a good friend of Shu's. His voice actor is Suzuki Masahito. DinoAn 11-year-old boy from the Fire Saga. He is a cool genius boy who excels at everything from studying to sports to music. He is a rich boy who lives in a big mansion, and has closed his heart since his mother left home, but he begins to open up to Greedo and Mac. His voice actor is Omi Minami. HarukaA 25-year-old part-time teacher who works at the school where Shu and his friends go. He loves Legends and is a Legends otaku who will drop everything for Legends. He was influenced by his father, an archaeologist. His voice actor is Yuriko Fuchizaki. B.B.He is an employee of DWC, and although he is not a Saga, he can reborn real Legends. He tries to steal Shu's Talispod, but often fails as he is blown away by Shiron. His voice actor is Yuri Amano. J1 and J2They are BB's subordinates, a pair with the same name but complete strangers. They are dressed in all black, and are sad office workers who obey orders without question. J1 is voiced by Hidefumi Takemoto, and J2 is voiced by Tsuyoshi Maeda. YuruHe is the CEO of DWC and studied the Legends as an archaeologist, but after summoning Ranshine, he learned the horror of the Legends and began to hate them. His voice actor is Masashi Ehara. RadShe is Haruka's mother and Yuru's wife. She witnessed the Ranshine that Yuru summoned 10 years ago and became possessed by the Jabberwock crystal. Her voice actor is Junko Iwao. SasukeShu's father, he works at DWC as a toy developer. Sasuke was also the one who created the toy version of the Talispod. He has a laid-back personality and doesn't pay attention to small details. His voice actor is Hiroyuki Sawada. BrunoDino's father, he is the president of Duck Mind Company. He made a lot of money by selling cheap knockoffs of popular products, and became very wealthy. Although he showed affection for Dino, the father and son had different feelings for each other. He is voiced by Koji Ishii. GreedoA Blaze Dragon and a Legend of Fire. A nihilistic Legend covered in fire, he is said to be Windragon's greatest rival. He has been best friends with Garion since ancient times. His voice actor is Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi. HenHe is Bigfoot and a legend of water. He is strong, has a large body and a scary face, but he has a pure and kind heart and a strong love for Meg. His voice actor is Ayaka Saito. GarionA griffin and an earth legend. He is a special being among the four great legends, and is respected by the other legends for his strength, nobility, and intelligence. He is proud and somewhat of a clean freak, and loves nature and feels disgust towards people who destroy it. His voice actor is Mika Doi. WolfieA werewolf and an Earth Legend. A Legend who is skilled in swordsmanship, he is a member of GW Nicole. He is reborn as a DWC assassin by BB, reunites with Greedo, and is living in Dino's house. His voice actor is Yuto Nakano. LeonA manticore and a member of the Wind Legends. A member of GW Nicole, he has a scary face but a kind heart and is a bit of a goofball. He's a bit of a goofball, and Wolfie and Greedo often make fun of him. His voice actor is Tsuyoshi Maeda. staffMany staff members were involved in the production of "Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King". The main staff members are introduced below. original workKenji Watanabe (With) directorHeitaro Daichi Series DirectorKatsumi Ono Series ConceptHiroshi Nagahama Character DesignMiyazaki Nagisa Character DesignKazuyuki Kobayashi Chief animation directorNam Jong Sik Art DirectorShichiro Kobayashi, Jiro Kono Background DirectorLee Hoey Youn Color designMasato Yokoi and Eiko Nishi editAkio Nakagawa and Masafumi Ino Director of PhotographyKim Kang, Ohk Sound DirectorKazuya Tanaka musicJun Abe and Seiji Muto ArrangementDavid Matthews PerformanceDavid Matthews & His Orchestra CG cooperationG-PLUS, Synergy Japan Project DirectorTetsuyo Yaruzaki Project AssistantShinichi Nakahara producerHideki Kunugiyama, Kim Young Doo, Akio Wakana, and Shigeo Sugimura Animation ProductionGallop Production CooperationDONGWOO ANIMATION ProductionFuji TV, With episode"Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King" is a series of 50 episodes, each with a unique title. Below is the episode list:
Theme songs and musicThe theme songs and insert songs of "Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King" were also attractive and captured the hearts of viewers. Below are the theme songs and insert songs. Opening ThemeLegends of the Wind
Ending Theme"It just won't stop - nonstop"
"Sky-blue Fingertips"
Ratings and Recommendations"Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King" is not only an anime for children, but can also be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups. The story unfolds quickly, and new legends appear in each episode, so viewers will not get bored. The characters are also very unique, and Shu's growth and friendship with Shiron are particularly moving. The animation quality is also high, and the designs of the legends and the battle scenes are particularly impressive. The music is also impressive, with the theme song and insert songs adding excitement to the story. Furthermore, the themes depicted in the story, such as friendship, family ties, courage and responsibility, deeply move viewers. This work has a unique worldview that combines the fantasy element of Legends with the realistic setting of modern-day New York. The Legends battles that children love and the adventures of Shu and his friends have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the conflict with the evil organization DWC and the process of uncovering the secrets of the Legends are also interesting, adding depth to the story. The recommended points are as follows:
"Legends: The Legend of the Dragon King" is an entertainment piece that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, and is especially recommended for those who like fantasy anime and stories that depict the growth of characters. Please give it a watch. |
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