The appeal and evaluation of Rockman EXE BEAST: A deep look into the story and characters

Rockman EXE BEAST - Rockman turns into a beast and the mystery of Beyondard

"Mega Man Battle Network BEAST" is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 1, 2005 to April 1, 2006. It is based on Capcom's game series "Mega Man Battle Network," and was animated by XEBEC and produced by TV Tokyo and Shogakukan Productions. It consisted of 25 episodes and aired every Saturday from 8:30 to 9:00.

story

A month after Duo's crisis passed, an abnormal warming phenomenon began to be observed in the Cyber ​​World. Bubble Man, who was released from the ice due to this, discovered a mysterious baby Navi, and further witnessed a crack in the Cyber ​​World and numerous viruses raging in the other world (Beyondard) that spread beyond it. Meanwhile, in the real world, two semi-materialized Cyber ​​Beasts, Greyga and Falzar, appeared and began to destroy the city while fighting. Netsabre's Hikari Netto, Enzan, and Lyca fought back with Cross Fusion, but were no match for them. Then, when Rockman, Bruce, and Searchman were in a desperate situation against the two beasts who continued to rampage back in the Cyber ​​World, the mysterious baby Navi fused with Rockman, and Rockman, who transformed into a beast, displayed his incredible power and defeated the two Cyber ​​Beasts. This incident triggered a series of mysterious incidents caused by beast-like viruses and people calling themselves Zoanoroids. What kind of world is Beyondard? What are the goals of the two Cyber ​​Beasts and the Zoanoroids? What is the true identity of the mysterious baby Navi? And what secret is the beast-transformed Rockman hiding? Amidst all these mysteries, a new battle between Netto and Rockman begins.

cast

Kumiko Higa played the role of Netto Hikari, Akiko Kimura played the role of Rockman, Kaori Mizuhashi played the role of Meiru Sakurai, Masako Shiro played the role of Roll, Keiji Fujiwara played the role of Meijin, Mitsuki Saiga played the role of Enzan Ijuin, Masaya Matsukaze played the role of Bruce, Hiro Yuki played the role of Lyca, Jun Fukuyama played the role of Searchman, Mayumi Yamaguchi played the role of Dingo, Daisuke Sakaguchi played the role of Tomahawkman, Tokua Kawashima played the role of Yuichiro Hikari, and Noriko Shimoya played the role of Trill. These voice actors expressed the individuality of each character richly and added excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The supervisors were Keiji Inafune, Yasuyuki Sakami, Takuya Yui, and Toshihiro Nakazawa, with planning assistance from Shogakukan's Character Business Center, original concept assistance from Makoto Kurosawa and Atsushi Nishimaki, series composition by Kenichi Araki, character design by Mitsuru Ishihara, prop design by Masayuki Kato, art direction by Kuniko Miyake, director of photography by Katsutoshi Hirose, color setting by Natsuyo Ban, and music by Shuhei Naruse and Junichi Igarashi "IGAO". The director was Nagasawa Tsuyoshi, the sound director was Aketagawa Jin, the sound effects were Kitakata Masami (Fizz Sound Creation), the editor was Henmi Toshio, the recording studio was Studio T&T, the sound production was Ito Takumi, the sound production was HALF H・P ​​STUDIO, the music producer was Tanaka Toichi, the 3DCG production was Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, the 3DCG director was Kusaka Daisuke, the 3DCG producer was Nishiyama Munehiro, the animation producer was Chino Takatoshi, the production desk was Ueno Takehito, and the producers were Beniya Yoshikazu and Miyazawa Hidenori. The animation was produced by XEBEC, and the production was handled by TV Tokyo and Shogakukan Productions.

Main Characters

Netto Hikari is a fifth grader at Akihara Elementary School. He can cross fuse with his best friend, the Navi, Rockman, and as a Net Saber, he protects peace in the cyber world, but he is not good at studying. Rockman is Net Saber's best friend, and he fights viruses with his main weapon, the Rock Buster. Although he is small in size, he has a strong heart that does not give in to the enemy. Meiru Sakurai is a fifth grader at Akihara Elementary School, and is Netto's classmate and childhood friend. She cares about Netto, but has difficulty expressing her feelings. Roll is Meiru's Net Saber, and has the ability to heal injured Navis. She secretly has feelings for Rockman. Genzan Ijuin is the vice president of IPC, and is Netto's rival and best friend. Together with his Navi, Bruce, he protects peace in the cyber world as a Net Saber. He can cross fuse with Bruce. Bruce is Genzan's Net Saber, and is good at attacking with a sword. He is also a rival of Rockman. Laika is a Net Savior that the Kingdom of Sharo is proud of, and an expert in Net Battles who can handle any mission. She is a Searchman operator and can perform cross fusion. Searchmen are good at sniping and finding hidden enemies, and there is nothing that Searchman's gun cannot shoot. She is a Navi who faithfully carries out Laika's orders. Dingo is a wild child who loves Net Battles and nature, and has a bold and bold personality, and even in battles she attacks and wins consecutively. Tomahawk Man is a Dingo Navi who fights with the power of nature, and fights by using a huge axe sometimes like a sword and sometimes like a boomerang. Yuichiro Mitsu is Netto's father, and is researching Net Navis at the Ministry of Science. He is also the developer of the Synchro Chip, and uses the Dimensional Converter Car to support Netto and his friends. The Master is researching with Net's father at the Ministry of Science. He is also in the position to request Net Saver jobs. Trill is a mysterious, growing Navi that wandered into Beyondard and has the power to fuse (combine) with Rockman and turn him into a beast. The Cyber ​​Beast Greyga is a powerful Cyber ​​Beast in Beyondard that is in conflict with the Falzar Army and also affects the real world where Netto and his friends live. The Cyber ​​Beast Falzar is a bird-type Cyber ​​Beast that rules Beyondard, just like Greyga.

subtitle

Episode 1 "Beyondard" (October 1, 2005), Episode 2 "Zoanoroid" (October 8, 2005), Episode 3 "Copyroid" (October 15, 2005), Episode 4 "The Foghorn that Summoned the Will-o'-the-Wisp" (October 22, 2005), Episode 5 "Runaway Display" (October 29, 2005), Episode 6 "Net Navigation Modification Plan" (November 5, 2005), Episode 7 "Rockman" (October 1, 2005), Episode 8 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 9 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 10 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 11 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 12 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 13 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 14 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 15 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 16 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 17 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 18 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 19 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 2005), Episode 20 "The Detective Conan" (October 1, 20 "Capture the Dragon!" (November 12, 2005), Episode 8 "The Transfer Student with Green Eyes" (November 19, 2005), Episode 9 "Heart of Ice" (November 26, 2005), Episode 10 "Trick in the Crosshairs" (December 3, 2005), Episode 11 "Undersea SOS" (December 10, 2005), Episode 12 "The Secret of Trill" (December 17, 2005), Episode 13 "Synchronizer Episode 14 "Beyondard 2" (December 24, 2005), Episode 15 "The Kingdom of Railroads" (January 14, 2006), Episode 16 "Cooking is Love!" (January 21, 2006), Episode 17 "Futen Roshi" (January 28, 2006), Episode 18 "The Rock of Steel" (February 4, 2006), Episode 19 "The Secret of the Lake" (February 11, 2006) , Episode 20 "Dimensional Area Laboratory" (February 25, 2006), Episode 21 "Falzar Attacks!" (March 4, 2006), Episode 22 "The Boy Called Grim Reaper" (March 11, 2006), Episode 23 "Kernel Rampage" (March 18, 2006), Episode 24 "Wily Laboratory" (March 25, 2006), Episode 25 "Beyond the Light" (April 1, 2006)

Related Titles

These include "Mega Man Battle Network", "Mega Man Battle Network Access", "Mega Man Battle Network Stream", "Mega Man Battle Network BEAST+", "Mega Man Star Force", "Mega Man Star Force Tribe", and "Mega Man Battle Network The Movie: Legacy of Light and Shadow". These works depict stories that take place before, during, or are related to "Mega Man Battle Network BEAST", and are important elements for enjoying the entire series.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Song of Victory," was written by Ryota, composed by Ryota&Shinsaku, arranged by Kenji Suzuki, and sung by Dandelion. The ending theme, "Ashiato," was written by Claire, composed by Marty Friedman, arranged by Yasuo Kimoto, and sung by Clair. These songs enhanced the atmosphere of the anime and left a strong impression on viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mega Man Battle Network BEAST" was highly praised by fans of the series for adding new developments and fascinating characters. In particular, the new world of Beyondard and the setting of Mega Man transforming into a beast gave viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the story development and character growth were beautifully depicted, and the storytelling throughout the series was highly praised.

The first point I would like to recommend is that it is a must-see for fans of the series. New enemies and worldviews are added, and existing characters also show new sides to them. Also, even those who are new to the series will be drawn into the mystery of the beast-transforming Rockman and Beyondard. In addition, the voice actors' performances and music are excellent, enriching the viewing experience.

Overall, Rockman EXE BEAST is a game that fans of the series and new audiences alike can enjoy, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys action and sci-fi elements in particular. Enjoy the depth of the story and character development as you embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of Beyondard.