The appeal and reviews of "Get Ride! Amdriver": A must-see action anime

"Get Ride! Amdriver" - A grand story woven by heroes of the future

"Get Ride! Amdriver" is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from 2004 to 2005. While the original story has a unique background of toys, the spectacular story set in the future of Earth and the charming characters have captivated viewers. In this article, we will introduce the details of the series, from its outline to the characters, staff, and theme song, and also delve deeper into its appeal and evaluation.

Overview

"Get Ride! Amdriver" is set on Earth in the future. A few years ago, a mysterious weapon called "Bugsheen" appeared, and humanity was on the brink of catastrophic destruction. However, in the midst of this, warriors called "Amdrivers", created using the latest technology called "Amtechnology", appeared to save humanity. They defeated the "Bugsheen" with overwhelming strength and instantly became heroes around the world. People cheered the "Amdrivers" and hoped that one day the fear would be eliminated.

This series was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 5, 2004 to March 28, 2005 every Monday from 18:30 to 19:00, and is a feature-length series consisting of 51 episodes. It was directed by Torada Isao, produced by TV Tokyo and NAS, and animated by Studio Deen. Copyright belongs to NAS/TV Tokyo.

Character Introduction

The appeal of "Get Ride! Amdriver" lies in its characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Jenas Dilla

The main character is nicknamed Jenna. He is a 14-year-old boy with a passionate and straightforward personality. He has had excellent grades since his days at training school, and makes a dashing debut as the youngest new Amdriver to protect peace for humanity. However, his path is not always smooth, and he must overcome many challenges. He is voiced by Kousuke Kujirai.

Laguna Laurelia

He is a rookie Amdriver who teams up with Jenas, and is also a 14-year-old boy. He is a bit of a joker and likes to be the center of attention, but his sniper skills are top-notch. The story depicts his growth together with Jenas. His voice actor is Matsukaze Masaya.

Sera May

She is a 14-year-old girl who is a new Amdriver at the same time as Jenas and Laguna. She will initially belong to a different unit from Jenas and the others. Her older brother is also an Amdriver, so she seems to be carrying something on her shoulders. She is voiced by Risa Mizuno.

Sean Pierce

He is a senior Amdriver who belongs to a different unit from Jenas. He is the most popular and skilled Amdriver, and at first, perhaps due to his pride, he clashes with the newcomer Jenas. However, as the story progresses, his true nature becomes clear. He is voiced by Koji Yusa.

Dark Calhoul

He is a veteran Amdriver with a simple and sturdy personality. His skills are enough to compete with those in the scene, but he is a rather low-key presence in terms of popularity among the people. He supports Jenas as a good older brother. His voice actor is Teruaki Ogawa.

Joey Leung

He is one of the Amdriver support staff, known as roadies, and is in charge of the Jenas and Laguna units. He is an elusive character who is always smiling no matter what the situation, but his skills as a mecha man are well-known. His voice actor is Toshiyuki Toyonaga.

Rochette Kiss

A popular Amdriver who is in a unit with Sheen and KK. Although he usually plays a character who tickles the maternal instinct, he is actually a sharp-tongued person. His voice actor is Jun Fukuyama.

KK (Cook-Kurland)

He is also a popular Amdriver who belongs to the Scene Unit. He is a cool and smug character. His voice actor is Hiroki Takahashi.

Puff Shinin

He is the leader of the unit that Sera will belong to. He is an Amdriver as popular as Sheen, and takes great pride in that fact. His voice actor is Hiroko Kasahara.

Julie Bloom

She is a female Amdriver who belongs to the Puff Unit and is always with her twin sister June. She is in charge of the tsukkomi. Her voice actor is Mika Sakenobe.

June Bloom

He is also an Amdriver who belongs to the Puff Unit and is in charge of the comedy. His voice actor is Akiko Kobayashi.

Taft-Kremer

A veteran Amdriver who teams up with Dark. Voiced by Kazunobu Chiba.

Marie Fastia

She is a freelance journalist who is the first to recognize Jenas's abilities, and is the storyteller of the story. Her voice actor is Honda Chieko.

Nick Keogh

Marie's cameraman partner. Voiced by Nishimae Tadahisa.

Wilcott

He is the de facto head of the Amdriver unit, and organizes and supports the Amdrivers to protect humanity from the attacks of the Bugsheen. His voice actor is Kazuo Hayashi.

Nirgis

A mysterious man who is pursuing Jenas and his friends, he is their biggest enemy at the moment. He seems to be acting with some grand purpose, but his true intentions will become clear as the story progresses. He is voiced by Kazunari Kojima.

Diggers

A mysterious entity that suddenly attacks the Amdrivers. At first glance, it appears to be an ally of Nirgis, but its true identity is revealed later in the story. It is voiced by Masami Iwasaki.

Shasha

A mysterious beautiful girl who travels with Nirgis. She takes an interest in Jenas after meeting him by chance, and frequently appears before him. Her voice actor is myco.

Main Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Get Ride! Amdriver." The main staff members are listed below.

Director: Isao Torada

Torada Isao was in charge of overall oversight as director of this film, and thanks to his vision and leadership, the story progressed with a consistent theme and tempo.

Story Editor: Satoshi Namiki

Namiki Satoshi expertly developed the story and character development, and his writing allowed the audience to empathize deeply with the adventures of Jenas and his friends.

Character design: Eiji Suganuma

Eiji Suganuma was in charge of creating designs that highlighted the individual personalities of each character, and his designs gave the work a visually appealing feel.

Mechanical design, SF setting: Yoshinobu Tsuneki

Tsuneki Shinobu was in charge of the Amdriver's mechanical design and sci-fi setting. His creativity has brought a realistic portrayal of the futuristic world.

Mechanical design: Kenji Teraoka

Kenji Teraoka also contributed to the Amdriver's mechanic design, making the battle scenes more dynamic and exciting with his designs.

Production design: Shinichi Miyazaki

Shinichi Miyazaki was in charge of the production design for the entire film, and his designs beautifully portrayed the future Earth.

Music: Kazunori Maruyama

Kazunori Maruyama composed the film's music, which heightened the emotional intensity of the story and captured the hearts of viewers.

Art director: Eiji Iwase

Eiji Iwase was the art director behind the visual aspects of the film, and his art helped to create a realistic portrayal of the futuristic world.

Sound Director: Hozumi Goda

Hozumi Goda was the sound director who brought out the voice actors' performances, and his sound effects helped convey the characters' emotions more deeply.

Director of photography: Kondo Masayoshi

Shinyo Kondo, the cinematographer, pursued the film's visual beauty. His photography beautifully depicts the battle scenes and everyday scenes.

Episode Guide

"Get Ride! Amdriver" is a long series consisting of 51 episodes. Below are the subtitles and broadcast dates of each episode.

• Stage 1/First Battle (2004/04/05)
• stage2/Second Line (2004/04/12)
• stage3/Border Tack (2004/04/19)
• stage4/Who Are You (2004/04/26)
• stage5/visor on stage (2004/05/03)
• stage6/Board Visor (2004/05/10)
• stage7/Rookies Mission (2004/05/17)
• stage8/It's My Turn (2004/05/24)
• stage9/Green Light (2004/05/31)
• stage10/See You Again (2004/06/07)
• stage11/Confusion (2004/06/14)
• stage12/Comeback Game (2004/06/21)
• stage13/Little Friends (2004/06/28)
• stage14/Lonely Hero (2004/07/05)
• stage15/Lost Pride (2004/07/12)
• Stage 16/Nightmare (2004/07/19)
• stage17/takeoff (2004/07/26)
• stage18/Missing Person (2004/08/02)
• stage19/Gun Zaldy (2004/08/09)
• stage20/reset (2004/08/16)
• stage21/The Long Way (2004/08/23)
• stage22/Double Cross (2004/08/30)
• stage23/Puff Told Me (2004/09/06)
• Stage 24 / Claymore (2004/09/13)
• stage25/Underground (2004/09/20)
• stage26/Operation Sissi (2004/09/27)
• stage27/Neo Cross Visor (2004/10/04)
• Stage 28/Night Syndrome (2004/10/11)
• Stage 29/Old Mechanic (2004/10/18)
• stage30/confession (2004/10/25)
• stage31/Miss You (2004/11/01)
• stage32/Break Away (2004/11/08)
• stage33/Coming Back (2004/11/15)
• stage34/Who is a Spy (2004/11/22)
• stage35/Second Piece (2004/11/29)
• stage36 / Road Spirits (2004/12/06)
• stage37/Invitation (2004/12/13)
• stage38/End of Muron (2004/12/20)
• stage39／Sacrifice (2004/12/27)
• stage40/Lady Supporter (2005/01/10)
• Stage 41/Battle Debut (2005/01/17)
• stage42/Lonely Fighter (2005/01/24)
• stage43／Return (2005/01/31)
• stage44/Big Target (2005/02/07)
• stage45/Old Castle (2005/02/14)
• stage46／Decision (2005/02/21)
• stage47／Forgiven (2005/02/28)
• stage48/Disappia (2005/03/07)
• stage49／Fulzeam (2005/03/14)
• stage50/Start Again (2005/03/21)
• stage51/Final Stage (2005/03/28)

Theme songs and music

The theme song and insert songs of "Get Ride! Amdriver" are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work. The theme song and insert songs are introduced below.

Opening Theme 1

"SILENT MOON"

• Lyricist: Hiroyuki Takamizu
• Composer: YAMACHI
• Arrangement: HAL
• Sung by: HIRO☆TAKAMI

Opening Theme 2

"Ready?"

• Lyricist: Yuichi Oura
• Composer: Yuichi Oura
• Arrangement: Takahiro Furuike
• Vocals: Kousuke Kujirai

Ending Theme 1

"STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART"

• Lyricist: Arai Jin
• Composer: NORTHERN BRIGHT
• Arrangement: NORTHERN BRIGHT
• Sung by: NORTHERN BRIGHT

Ending Theme 2

"Second Stage"

• Lyrics: Taishi Sato, Mariko Yamauchi
• Composer: Taishi Sato, Mariko Yamauchi
• Arrangement: Nazca
• Song: Nazca

Ending Theme 3

"Ready?"

• Lyricist: Yuichi Oura
• Composer: Yuichi Oura
• Arrangement: Takahiro Furuike
• Vocals: Kousuke Kujirai

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Get Ride! Amdriver" has attracted many viewers with its epic story and fascinating characters. The story, set on a future Earth, has given viewers hope and courage. The growth of each character and the human drama are also depicted in depth, allowing viewers to empathize deeply with their adventures.

In particular, the story of the protagonist Jenas' growth was moving, and the way he overcomes difficulties together with his friends captured the hearts of many viewers. His relationships with senior Amdrivers such as Sean Pierce and Dirk Calhaul were also interesting, and their pasts and conflicts added depth to the story.

The mechanical design was also superb, and the Amdriver battle scenes were visually stunning. The designs by Toshiaki Tono and Kenji Teraoka portrayed the futuristic weaponry so realistically that viewers were blown away by its power. Kazunori Maruyama's music also added to the film's emotional intensity, capturing the hearts of viewers.

In addition, the theme song and insert songs were also important elements that enhanced the appeal of the work. In particular, "Ready?" sung by Kousuke Kujirai was loved by many viewers as a song that symbolized the growth and adventure of Jenas.

Recommendations and related works

"Get Ride! Amdriver" is a work that features an epic story set on the future Earth and attractive characters. It is especially recommended for those who like hero and mechanic stories. Also, don't miss the human drama that depicts the growth story of Jenas and the bond with his friends.

Related works include the Gundam Series and Macross Series, which are also set on a future Earth. These works also have spectacular stories and attractive characters, and fans of Get Ride! Amdriver will enjoy them. In addition, the Kamen Rider Series and Super Sentai Series are also recommended as hero stories. These works also depict the growth and adventures of heroes, and fans of Get Ride! Amdriver will enjoy them.

"Get Ride! Amdriver" has attracted many viewers with its epic story and fascinating characters. We hope that many people will enjoy this story of adventure and growth set on the future Earth.