Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure Pterosaur Legend - A thorough review of the touching story of children adventuring in the world of dinosaurs

Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure Pterosaur Legend - A fascinating dinosaur adventure story

"Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure Pterosaur Legend" is a TV anime series that was broadcast on TV Asahi in 2008. This work is based on the Sega game "Ancient King Dinosaur King" and depicts the friendship between dinosaurs and humans, adventure, and battles that transcend time and space. Although it was a short series of 30 episodes, the dense storyline and charming characters drew viewers in.

■ Story

The story begins with three people and three animals, Ryuta and the Triceratops Gabu, Rex and the Carnotaurus Ace, and Malm and the Parasaurolophus Parapara, who gather dinosaurs scattered around the world while fighting against the Act Group led by Dr. Sonoida. They see off Gabu, Ace, and Parapara with tears and smiles as Rex returns to the future in a time machine, and the dinosaurs are stored in cards. However, the time machine that was supposed to have returned to the future comes back smoking. Ryuta and the others think that Sonoida has done something bad again, but it seems that is not the case. They realize that they have been attacked by someone in the gap between time and space.

Rex and his friends stay in Sanjo City for a while to repair the time machine. Ryuta and Malm are overjoyed to be reunited with not only Rex, but also Gab and Parapara, who they thought they had separated from. While Rex, Roto, and Roa are showing them the inside of the time machine "Backland", a mysterious flying object (alien time machine) suddenly appears from the sky and shoots a beam of light, swallowing the ancient house where the three parents were relaxing, disappearing into the air again. Ryuta, Rex, and Malm are shocked to find out that their parents and their house are gone. When Ryuta and his friends find out that the mysterious flying object is a time machine, they decide to track down the unknown kidnapper in order to get their parents back. They ask Dr. Sonoida to repair the Backland. A new journey through time and space begins for Ryuta, the three of them, and the three animals, along with Dr. Sonoida and the Act Group.

■Cast

The cast of this work is a luxurious lineup of voice actors, including Megumi Matsumoto as the main character Ryuta Kodai, Yuka Nakaji as Gab, Matsuri Mizuguchi as Rex Owen, Seiko Tamura as Ace, Tomoko Kobashi as Tatsuno Malm, and Yuriko Fuchizaki as Parapara. In addition, voice actors who play unique characters such as Tetsuo Goto as Dr. Sonoida, Misa Watanabe as Usapara, Junichi Endo as Ed, and Kenyu Horiuchi as Noratti~ add color to the work.

■ Main staff

The director is Katsuyoshi Yatabe, the animation is by Sunrise, and the production is by Me-Tele, Sega, Sunrise, and ADK. The original story was written by Kenji Kanno of Sega, the series composition was by Yasushi Hirano, the character design was by Masayuki Hiraoka, the mechanic design was by Takahiro Yamada, the effects supervisor was Hiroshi Furuhashi, the art directors were Toshihisa Koyama and Yukiko Ogawa, and the music was by Yuko Fukushima. The work was produced by a team of professionals from various fields.

■ Main Characters

The main character, Kodai Ryuta, is the son of Dr. Kodai, the director of the Ancient Dinosaur Laboratory (D Lab), and is a lively, cheerful boy who loves dinosaurs. With his partner, the Triceratops Gabu, he embarks on a journey through time and space in pursuit of his parents who were kidnapped by Zanjark. Rex Owen is a cool, scholarly boy whose parents are the Ancient and Critic couple who invented the dinosaur cards, and who was raised by Dr. Owen, a friend of Dr. Kodai. His partner is Ace the Carnotaurus. Tatsuno Malm is a big sister type who is good at all sports, but is also sensitive to fashion and trends, and her partner is Parapara the Parasaurolophus. Dr. Kodai is a dinosaur expert who knows everything about dinosaurs, and supports the activities of Ryuta and the D Kids.

Dr. Sonoida, the boss of the Act Gang, is the boss of the Act Gang, a secret society that "silences even crying children," and his dream is to be surrounded by dinosaurs and become the "Dinosaur King." Usarapa, Edo, and Noratti are a trio of operatives for the Act Gang, each with their own unique character. Roto and Roa are the grandsons of Dr. Sonoida, and are a genius engineer and economics genius. Tyranno, Spino, and Saika are fire, water, and earth dinosaurs, respectively, and are a powerful fighting force for the Act Gang.

The leader of the space pirates Zanjark, Jerk, is a tough-looking character who uses transvestite language and has a Brontosaurus as his attendant. Gunenko, Zapper, Mihasa, and Nopis are all unique characters who make up the members of Zanjark.

■Subtitle

Many of the subtitles for each episode combine dinosaurs with historical events or people, and the story development is distinctive in drawing viewers in. For example, each episode depicts an adventure in a different time and place, such as Episode 1 "A New Dinosaur Adventure," Episode 2 "Armed Dinosaurs of Ancient Rome," Episode 3 "The Second Space Pirate...or Maybe?", and Episode 4 "Spartacus the Gladiator."

■ Related works

This work is related to "Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure" and shares the same worldview. Fans of the original game can also enjoy it as an anime series.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Children of the Sky" was written by Yuriko Mori, composed by Rio Arai, arranged by Rio Arai, and sung by Hiromichi Sato. The ending theme "Funifunisaurus" was written by Yuriko Mori, composed by Rio Arai, arranged by Rio Arai, and sung by Yukiko Sakai. These songs are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure Pterosaur Legend" is a work that depicts friendship between dinosaurs and humans, adventure, and battles that transcend time and space. Although it is a short 30 episode series, the dense storyline and charming characters have drawn viewers in. For children who love dinosaurs, the highlights are the scenes where dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Carnotaurus, and Parasaurolophus play an active role. The story development, which combines historical events and people, is also interesting and will not bore viewers.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for people who like dinosaurs and adventure stories. It is especially recommended for a wide range of people, from children to adults, as it is a work that the whole family can enjoy together. Furthermore, since each story depicts an adventure in a different time and place, it is also enjoyable for history buffs.

Also, don't miss the stellar cast of voice actors and the professional production staff. Voice actors such as Matsumoto Megumi, Nakaji Yuka, Mizuguchi Matsuri, Tamura Seiko, Kobashi Tomoko, and Fuchizaki Yuriko play unique characters, delivering performances that draw viewers in. The work was produced by a team of professionals from various fields, including director Yatabe Katsuyoshi, animation production company Sunrise, and music by Fukushima Yuko, and is a visually and aurally satisfying experience.

Furthermore, the opening theme "Children of the Sky" and the ending theme "Funifunisaurus" are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work. The opening theme, with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, composition by Arai Rio, arrangement by Arai Rio, and vocals by Sato Hiromichi, is an exhilarating song that makes you feel like the start of an adventure. Meanwhile, the ending theme, with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, composition by Arai Rio, arrangement by Arai Rio, and vocals by Sakai Yukiko, is a sad song that makes you feel like you are saying goodbye to the dinosaurs. These songs are also important elements that deepen the worldview of the work.

"Ancient King Dinosaur King D Kids Adventure Pterosaur Legend" is a work that depicts the friendship, adventure, and battles that transcend time and space between dinosaurs and humans. Although it is a short 30-episode series, the dense story and attractive characters draw viewers in. For children who love dinosaurs, the highlights are the scenes where dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Carnotaurus, and Parasaurolophus are in action. In addition, the story development that combines historical events and people is also interesting and will not bore viewers. This work is recommended not only for fans of the original game, but also for those who like dinosaurs and adventures. In particular, it can be recommended to a wide range of people from children to adults as a work that the whole family can enjoy together. In addition, each episode depicts an adventure in a different time and place, so it is enjoyable for history lovers. In addition, the production by a luxurious cast of voice actors and professional staff is not to be missed. Voice actors such as Matsumoto Megumi, Nakaji Yuka, Mizuguchi Matsuri, Tamura Seiko, Kobashi Tomoko, and Fuchizaki Yuriko play unique characters and perform acting that draws the audience in. The work was produced by a team of professionals from various fields, including director Yatabe Katsuyoshi, animation production by Sunrise, and music by Fukushima Yuko, and is visually and aurally satisfying. In addition, the opening theme "Children of the Sky" and the ending theme "Funifunisaurus" are also important elements that enhance the appeal of the work. The opening theme, with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, composition by Arai Rio, arrangement by Arai Rio, and vocals by Sato Hiromichi, is an exhilarating song that makes you feel the beginning of an adventure. On the other hand, the ending theme, with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, composition by Arai Rio, arrangement by Arai Rio, and vocals by Sakai Yukiko, is a sad song that makes you feel the farewell to the dinosaurs. These songs are also important elements that deepen the worldview of the work.