The appeal and reviews of "Mega Man Star Force Tribe": Entering a new world of adventure

Rockman Tribe of the Stars - An adventure to discover the ultimate radio-controlled lifeform and the mystery of the Mu civilization

"Mega Man Star Force Tribe" is a TV anime series based on Capcom's popular game series "Mega Man," which aired on TV Tokyo from November 3, 2007 to March 29, 2008. This series is the final chapter of the Mega Man anime series, and depicts a new adventure set in the radio world. Although it was short (21 episodes in total), the dense story development and drama woven by the charming characters made a strong impression on viewers.

■ Story

The story of "Mega Man Star Force Tribe" unfolds on an epic scale, going back in time from space to the super ancient times. Long before humans built their current civilization, there was a highly scientifically advanced civilization on Earth called the Mu civilization. The Mu civilization ruled the world with their ability to freely control radio waves, and created the ultimate radio-controlled lifeform. However, their power was so great that the Mu people feared them and sealed the entire continent of Mu away. After that, the Mu civilization disappeared from the face of the Earth, only to be passed down as legends, myths, and UMA (Unidentified Lifeforms).

However, when FM King Cepheus visits Earth, a crack appears in the seal on the ultimate radio lifeform. This causes Mu's radio lifeforms to become active and start causing incidents all over the world in their search for out-of-place artifacts (ancient relics). When protagonist Hoshikawa Subaru and his partner Warlock obtain one of the out-of-place artifacts, "Berserk," they become embroiled in a battle over Mu's ancient civilization. What will happen when the out-of-place artifacts come together? Rockman's new adventure has begun.

■Explanation

"Mega Man Star Force Tribe" is a TV anime series based on Capcom's video game "Mega Man Star Force 2." It is the final series of the Mega Man anime series and was broadcast on TV Tokyo's "Oha Coliseum." While based on the worldview of the original game, the anime has its own unique story development and character development, and has been widely accepted by both game and anime fans.

The appeal of this series lies in its unique setting of a radio world and the storyline that intertwines the ancient mystery of the Mu civilization. The friendship and growth of Subaru and Warlock, as well as the drama of the characters surrounding them, draw viewers in. Each episode also depicts an adventure surrounding a different out-of-place artifact, so new discoveries and surprises await every time.

■Cast

The cast of this work includes Fuuka Oura as the protagonist Hoshikawa Subaru and Kentaro Ito as Warlock. Other voice actors who play unique characters include Misato Fukuen as Hibiki Misora, Kyoko Hikami as Harp, and Kana Ueda as Shirogane Luna. The voice actors of each character brought out the best in their characters, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

■ Main staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "Mega Man Star Force Tribe." Professionals from various fields gathered together, including director Takao Kato, series composition by Kenichi Araki, and character design by Shingo Adachi. Animation was handled by XEBEC, with TV Tokyo and Shogakukan Shueisha Productions involved in the production. Music was handled by Shuhei Naruse, who also wrote the theme song "Kizuna Wave."

■ Main Characters

The main character, Hoshikawa Subaru, is a fifth grade elementary school student who has been absent from school since the shock of losing his father, but he regains his energy after meeting Warlock, an alien from AM planet. He transforms into Rockman through radio wave conversion with Warlock and embarks on an adventure to explore the ancient civilization of Mu. Warlock is Subaru's partner who came to Earth from FM Planet, and although he has a bad mouth, he and Subaru have a strong bond. Rockman is the radio wave conversion form of Subaru and Warlock, and is a new hero with the power of Warlock and the kindness of Subaru.

Luna Shirogane is Subaru's classmate and class representative. She is shocked to find out that her beloved Rockman is actually Subaru, but is reluctant to accept it. Gonta Ushijima and Kizamaro Saishouin are Subaru's classmates who work with Luna, the class representative. Misora ​​Hibiki is a cheerful and popular artist who regains her desire to sing after meeting the FM Alien Harp, and becomes Harp Note and fights alongside Rockman.

Tenchi Mamoru is a junior colleague of Subaru's father, Hoshikawa Daigo, and is the director of AMAKEN, which conducts research and development of space rockets. Udami Shinsuke is a researcher working at AMAKEN, and has outstanding inventive talent but not much sense. He is putting all his effort into developing the Star Carrier. Hoshikawa Akane is Subaru's mother, and is a very kind person who cares about Subaru. Goyoda Heiji is a detective at the Satellite Police, the radio police that protects the safety of the radio world.

Dr. Orihime is a world-famous scientist and a leading expert in radio wave research. She asks Subaru for help in protecting Mu's super science from the hands of evil. Empty is Orihime's secretary and a mysterious figure. Bly is a mysterious person who is after the out-of-place artifacts and is Rockman's greatest enemy. Gorimonjiro is a wealthy man who plots evil deeds to break the seal of Mu, and transforms into Yeti Blizzard through radio wave transformation with a yeti. Hyde is an artist who plots evil deeds to break the seal of Mu, and transforms into Phantom Black through radio wave transformation with a ghost.

■ Main robot items

AMAKEN is a private space research facility that conducts research and development of space rockets. Virus humans are a combination of radio wave viruses and humans, and Wave Roads are roads made of radio waves stretched across the sky. Yetis are radio wave lifeforms from Mu that transform into Yeti Blizzard through radio wave conversion with Gorimonjiro. Cancer Bubble is the form that FM Alien Cancer and Sami Chiyokichi transformed into through radio waves.

Kodama Town is the elementary school where Subaru, Luna, Gonta, and Kizamaro go to, and they are all in class 5A. Ghost is a radio wave lifeform from Muu, and transforms into Phantom Black through radio wave conversion with Hyde. Kodama Elementary School is the town where Subaru and his friends live. Condor Geograph is the form that the radio wave form Condor transforms into the mayor of Nansuka Village through radio wave conversion, and tries to use that power to rule the village.

Jamming is a phenomenon where radio waves interfere with each other, and Satera Police is a police organization that protects peace and security in radio space. Thunder Berserk is Rockman's new power awakened by Berserk's sword, and Star Carrier is a new mobile device developed by AMAKEN. Jamming guns are radio guns with special wavelengths that interfere with humans and radio wave objects that are converting radio waves, and were developed by Orihime, causing intense damage.

Dinosaur is one of the three out-of-place artifacts, and was sleeping in the Temple of Ancient Mu on Lake Donbla, but it ended up in the hands of Gorimojiro. Radio viruses are entities that play tricks on information sent by radio waves, and radio space is a space where countless radio waves pass back and forth. The Radio Police is a police organization that protects the peace and security of radio space, and is the same as Satera Police.

"Radio wave transformation! Subaru Hoshikawa, on air!!" is the cry that Subaru Hoshikawa uses when he transforms into the radio world hero, "Rockman". The Harp Note is the radio wave transformation of the FM Alien Harp and Misora ​​Hibiki, and the Visilizer is an item that allows you to see the radio wave space that is not the space you normally see. The Flying Jacket is an anti-gravity flight system invented by Shinsuke Udami, and when worn, it allows you to fly in the sky.

Brother Band is an interplanetary brother project that sends radio waves to establish friendly relations with extraterrestrial planets. Brachiowave is a dinosaur-shaped radio wave being that lives in Lake Donbura, and its peaceful life is threatened by the "Dossy Boom." Predation is a technique in which when Rockman predates a Battle Card (Warlock bites into a Battle Card), Warlock transforms into a powerful weapon.

Phantom Black is the radio-transformed form of Hyde, a radio-transformed form of Mu's radio lifeform, and is trying to break the seal of Mu and use the power of the ultimate radio lifeform for evil. Berserk's sword is one of the three out-of-place artifacts that can break the seal of Mu, and is a highly energetic substance. Mu Continent is a mythical ancient civilization that built advanced super science, and gave birth to the ultimate radio lifeform in order to gain control of the Earth's radio waves, but the entire continent was sealed away, fearing its power that could destroy the Earth. Rock Buster is a technique in which the radio-transformed Warlock is equipped on Rockman's left arm and fires the standard move Rock Buster from his mouth.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Mu's Legacy (2007/11/03)
• Episode 2: The Seal of Mu (2007/11/10)
• Episode 3: Bry's Attack (2007/11/17)
• Episode 4: Activate the Berserk Sword! (2007/11/24)
• Episode 5: The Snowman of Himanara (2007/12/01)
• Episode 6: Mu Ruins of Himmanara (2007/12/08)
• Episode 7: Hyde and the Ghost (2007/12/15)
• Episode 8: Trial of the Sword (2007/12/22)
• Episode 9: The Truth About Dossie (2008/01/05)
• Episode 10: Brachio's Wish (2008/01/12)
• Episode 11: Infiltration! Nansuka Village (2008/01/19)
• Episode 12: God of Fear (2008/01/26)
• Episode 13: Monkey in Training (2008/02/02)
• Episode 14: Out-of-place artifacts in the Ninja Mansion (2008/02/09)
• Episode 15: A three-way battle for the lost artifact (2008/02/16)
• Episode 16: A Crazy Plan!? (2008/02/23)
• Episode 17: Hyde's Plan (2008/03/01)
• Episode 18: Orihime's True Identity (2008/03/08)
• Episode 19: Empty of Nothing (2008/03/15)
• Episode 20: Lone Warrior Bry (2008/03/22)
• Episode 21: Duel on the Continent of Mu (2008/03/29)

■ Related works

"Rockman Star Force Tribe" is one of the "Rockman Star Force" series. It is related to the original game and other anime series, so you can enjoy the whole series.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Kizuna Wave" was written by marf, composed and arranged by Naruse Shuhei, and sung by Fukuen Misato, who plays Hibiki Misora. This song was used throughout all 21 episodes, but in the final episode, the opening was omitted and the staff credits were superimposed on the main story, and it was used at Misora's concert at the end.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Rockman Star Force Tribe" is a fascinating work with a unique setting in a radio world and a storyline that intertwines the ancient mystery of the Mu civilization. The friendship and growth of the main characters, Subaru Hoshikawa and Warlock, as well as the drama of the characters surrounding them, draw viewers in. Each episode also depicts an adventure surrounding a different out-of-place artifact, with new discoveries and surprises awaiting every time.

The show has been highly praised, and has received overwhelming support, especially from fans of the Mega Man series. The anime has a unique story development and character development, and has been well received by anime fans as well as game fans. Viewers have commented that they were "moved by the friendship between Subaru and Warlock," "The mystery of the Mu civilization was deep and interesting," and "The out-of-place artifacts in each episode were fascinating."

The first reason to recommend this series is the interesting story. The story, which intersects two different worlds, the Radio World and the Mu Civilization, has the power to draw viewers in. Also, the portrayal of character growth and friendship is not to be missed. The drama between characters, such as the bond between Subaru and Warlock, and his relationship with Luna and Misora, is deeply depicted.

Furthermore, the quality of the action scenes is high, and the battle scenes with Rockman and Harp Note are worth watching. The adventures surrounding the out-of-place artifacts in each episode are also fascinating, and the viewers will not tire of the show. The music is also excellent, and the opening theme "Kizuna Wave" is particularly memorable and will stay in the viewers' minds.

"Rockman Star Force Tribe" is recommended not only for fans of the Rockman series, but also for those who like action and adventure, and for those who like stories of friendship and growth. Although it is short (21 episodes in total), the dense story development and the drama woven by the charming characters will leave a strong impression on viewers. Please give it a watch.