The appeal and reviews of "RGB ADVENTURE": A thorough explanation of the colorful world of adventure

RGB ADVENTURE

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

November 19, 2006 - December 24, 2006
BS-i November 19, 2006 to December 24, 2006 (Episodes 1 to 6) Every Sunday 9:30 to 10:00

■Broadcasting station

BS-I

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■Original Story

Nobuyuki Sugaya

■ Director

Yuki Kinoshita

■ Production

・Cooperation: Yoyogi Animation Academy ・Production and copyright: ACC Productions

■Works

©ACC PRODUCTION

■ Story

Protect the Earth before it is covered in darkness. The young boy Ryu flies into space to defeat the evil emperor who is stealing the light.

*Quoted from the BS-i official website

■Explanation

This is an action-packed anime adventure that follows the story of three boys and girls, Ryu, Guccio, and Becky, who set out to save the Earth. It is an entertainment piece that aims to help children and families who watch the show understand the importance of environmental protection and interacting with others in a fun way.

*Quoted from the BS-i official website

■Cast

・Ryu/Abe Yukie・Guccio/Ono Ryoko・Becky/Hanamura Reimi・Rosso/Tsuruoka Satoshi・Gibson/Imaruoka Atsushi・Bo/Inoue Nanako・Shadow Master/Tsuruoka Satoshi・General Rommeln/Oono Atsushi・Dr. Gozu/Katsuragi Masanori・Bambangzee/Imaruoka Atsushi・Largo/Oono Atsushi・Miss Sunset/Abe Yukie・Loki/Ohira Chiaki・Ques (Prelude)/Tsuruoka Satoshi・Life/Ono Ryoko・Hikari/Ueda Manami

■ Main staff

・Original work, Executive Producer: Nobuyuki Sugaya・Director, Character Design: Yuki Kinoshita・Assistant Director: Yuichi Tachikawa・Screenplay: Naoyuki Sakai・Sound Director: Satoki Iida・Music Production: Columbia Music Entertainment・Art Director: Hideto Nakahara・Animation Directors: Masami Suda, Yuki Kinoshita, Takahiro Goto, Chikeun Kang・Storyboards: Hiroshi Fukutomi, Yuki Kinoshita, Seiji Okuda, Guji Katsumata, Yukihiro Makino, Hideo Kunitachi, Yoshihiro Yamaguchi, Takayuki Mochida・Cooperation: Yoyogi Animation Academy・Production, copyright: ACC Productions

■Subtitle

・#1／Selected as a color receptor! (2006/11/19)
#2/The Third One is a Coward (2006/11/26)
・#3／The Invisible Man Appears(2006/12/03)
・#4/Environmental Destruction Co., Ltd.(2006/12/10)
#5 / Dr. Coenzyme's Ghost Ship Part 1 (2006/12/17)
・#6/Dr. Coenzyme's Ghost Ship Part 2 (2006/12/24)

■ Related works

・RGB ADVENTURE Making Special ・RGB ADVENTURE Bonus

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・GO!GO!RGB Adventure ・Song by SOTA

・ED1
・Death! Death! RGB Death Road ・Songs: Atsushi Ono, Masanori Katsuragi, Atsushi Imaruoka

・ED2
・Mecha Usagi ・Singer: Romeo

■Detailed review and recommendation of RGB ADVENTURE

■ Background and production of the work

RGB ADVENTURE is a short-term anime series consisting of six episodes that was broadcast on BS-i in 2006. It was written by Nobuyuki Sugaya, and directed and character designed by Yuki Kinoshita. It was produced by ACC Productions with the cooperation of Yoyogi Animation Academy. This is an original anime work, and was created as an entertainment piece depicting an adventure to save the Earth.

■ The appeal of the story

The story of RGB ADVENTURE depicts the adventures of a young boy named Ryu and his friends who rise up to protect the Earth from darkness. At the heart of the story is the fight to defeat the evil emperor who is stealing the light, and in the process, the film teaches the importance of environmental protection and interacting with others. As an entertainment piece aimed particularly at children and families, it has succeeded in conveying a profound message while still being enjoyable.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Ryu, is a brave boy with a strong sense of justice, and his growth and adventures are the axis of the story. Guccio and Becky are Ryu's good partners, and each is portrayed as a unique character. Guccio's humorous personality and Becky's wisdom and courage in particular add color to the story. In addition, each character, such as the villain Shadow Master, plays an important role in adding excitement to the story.

■Video and Music

The film's visuals are characterized by beautiful visuals created by character designer Yuki Kinoshita and animation director Masami Suda. In particular, the colorful world view and dynamic action scenes are visually enjoyable. Columbia Music Entertainment is in charge of the music, and songs such as the opening theme "GO!GO!RGB Adventure" and the ending theme "Death!Death!RGB Death Road" add to the atmosphere of the story.

■ The appeal of the episode

Each episode depicts the adventures of Ryu and his friends, but also deals with themes such as environmental issues and the importance of friendship. In particular, "Environmental Destruction Corporation" satirizes the world's environmental problems, making viewers think. "Doctor Coenzyme's Ghost Ship" offers suspenseful action and mystery solving. Each episode has its own independent story, but the series is praised for depicting a consistent theme as a whole.

■ Cast performances

The voice actors' performances are also superb, especially those of Yukie Abe as Ryu and Ryoko Ono as Gucho. The powerful voice of Satoshi Tsuruoka, who plays the villain Shadow Master, also adds depth to the story. In addition, the performances that bring out the individuality of each character are an important element in helping viewers empathize with them.

■ Related works and making of

RGB ADVENTURE also has related works such as making-of specials and spin-offs. These works provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes production and detailed character settings, making them a must-see for fans. In particular, the making-of specials convey the love and dedication that went into the work through interviews with the staff and voice actors.

■ Recommendations and ratings

RGB ADVENTURE is an entertainment piece that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and its story, which deals with themes such as environmental issues and the importance of friendship, leaves viewers deeply moved and thinking. The quality of the visuals and music is also high, and while each episode has its own independent story, it is praised for depicting a consistent theme overall. There is also a wide range of related works, so fans will find even more to enjoy. Be sure to give it a watch.