The appeal and evaluation of the third season of "Ikki Tousen Great Guardians": The evolution of battle scenes and characters

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"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" is the third season of the TV anime series based on the popular manga by Yuji Shiozaki, and aired from June 11 to August 27, 2008. This series is a school battle action motif based on the ancient Chinese Three Kingdoms, and is characterized by the beautiful female characters fighting. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and highlights of this work, as well as its background.

story

The story of "Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" takes place at Nanyo Academy some time after the Battle of Red Cliffs. The protagonist, Sonsaku Hakufu, is a second-year student at Nanyo Academy and a busty high school fighter who transferred to the school with her mother's words in her heart: "Take over the world in Tokyo!" After many deadly battles, she awakens the dragon sleeping within her and grows to be known as the Little Overlord of Nanyo. However, her innocent personality remains unchanged, and she continues to cause trouble for those around her.

Meanwhile, Sun Ce Bofu reunites with Liu Bei, the head of Chengdu Academy, and his friends at a restaurant in Chinatown where he works part-time. They form an alliance for a time, but perhaps their warrior blood stirs as they once again find themselves on the brink of a crisis. Then Sun Ce's sister, Sun Quan Zhongmou, appears. With her arrival, the story takes a new turn.

character

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. Below are the main characters.

Nanyo Academy

• Sonsaku Hakufu - Voiced by Masumi Asano A busty high school girl fighter and second-year student at Nanyo Academy. She transferred to the school with her mother's words in mind, and has grown through numerous life-or-death battles, to the point where she is known as the Little Overlord of Nanyo. She has a cheerful personality, and is constantly getting into trouble that gets those around her involved.
• Ryomou Shimei (voice actor: Yuko Kaida) A third-year student at Nanyo Academy and one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Nanyo. He is an expert in joint locks and is usually calm and collected, but has absolute confidence in his own abilities. He always hides his left eye with an eyepatch, and although he has clashed with Sonsaku Bofu many times, he now acknowledges his abilities.
• Sonken Chubo - Voiced by Yui Horie A first-year student at Nanyo Academy and the younger sister of Sun Ce. She is a modest young lady, and her abilities as a fighter are unknown. She is embarrassed to show her underwear in public, and seems to have feelings for Zhou Yu. Her favorite saying is Sun Tzu's famous line.
• Shu Yu Kokin - Voiced by: Hino Satoshi A second-year student at Nanyo Academy, he is Son Ce Bofu's cousin and childhood friend. He has feelings for Son Ce Bofu, and is determined to protect her at the risk of his life in order to prevent the mistakes of 1800 years ago from being repeated. His talent as a fighter is unknown, but it has not yet blossomed.
• Saji Genpo - Voice actor: Koji Yusa A third-year student at Nanyo Academy and one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Nanyo. His strength as a fighter is unknown, but he is highly regarded by the other Four Heavenly Kings. His true identity is Wang Yunzi, who has the talent of a royal advisor.

Rakuyo High School

• Lu Bu Fengxian - Voice actor: Watanabe Akino A third-year student at Rakuyo High School, she was a subordinate of the overlord of the time, Dong Zhuo, and a brave fighter who fought to the death with Dong Zhuo. She wears a blazer over her bare skin, and although her strength is A-rank, she is strong enough to overwhelm even the god of war, Guan Yu. The mystery of why she was resurrected after being supposed to be dead leads to the core of the story.

Chengdu School

• Liu Bei Xuande (voice actor: Shindo Kei) is a second-year student at Seito Academy and serves as its head. She is usually a clumsy girl who loves to read, but when her inner dragon awakens, she becomes so cruel that she attacks anyone she can get her hands on. She values ​​her friends, but has a hard time dealing with Guan Yu.
• Guan Yu Yunchang (voice actor: Hitomi Nabatame) is a third-year student at Chengdu Academy and a special A-rank fighter. His strength is so great that it overwhelms other fighters, and he always carries his Qinglong sword "Reiensou" and considers it his mission to protect Liu Bei. He doesn't mean any harm, but he can be too strict.
• Zhang Fei Yide (Cho Hiekitoku) - Voice actor: Minori Chihara A first-year student at Seito Academy, she is a C-rank fighter who speaks Kansai dialect. Despite being C-rank, she is rumored to be a talented A-rank in the future, and protects Liu Bei together with Guan Yu. She usually helps out as a shrine maiden at the shrine.
• Zhuge Liang (Shokatsu Ryokoumei) - Voice actor: Kadowaki Mai A first-year student at Seito Academy, he is a fighter known as the Hidden Dragon. He is staying with Xu Shu, who lives at Togen-in Temple, and although his abilities as a fighter are unknown, his talent is unparalleled.
• Zhao Yun Shiryu (voice actor: Yu Asakawa) is a second-year student at Chengdu Academy and a special A-rank fighter with skills on par with Guan Yu. He protects his lord, Liu Bei, with a Japanese sword in his hand.

others

• Goei - Voiced by Kikuko Inoue. She bestows upon Hakufu the magatama left by his late father, and urges him to "take over the world." She is a beautiful woman in a kimono who appears carefree, but in fact she possesses incredible abilities that even Hakufu cannot match.

Animation Production

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" was produced by GENCO and animated by ARMS. It was directed by Ohata Koichi, with series composition by Akaboshi Masahisa, and character design and general animation direction by Rinshin. The music was composed by Takanashi Koji, and the theme songs were Ami's "No×Limit!" and Asaba Rio's "Kage ~shape of shadow~".

Broadcast information

This work was broadcast on AT-X from June 11 to August 27, 2008. It was also broadcast on Chiba TV, Teletama, TV Aichi, tvk, Sun TV, and TOKYO MX. The broadcast times for each station are as follows:

• AT-X: Every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:00
• Chiba TV: Every Tuesday 25:15-25:45
• Teletama: Every Tuesday 25:30-26:00
• TV Aichi: Every Tuesday 26:58-27:28
• tvk: Every Wednesday 25:15-25:45
• Sun TV: Every Thursday 26:10-26:40
• TOKYO MX: Every Friday from 25:30 to 26:00

episode

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" consists of 12 episodes, each with the following subtitles.

• Episode 1: Soldiers are important to the country (2008/06/11)
• Episode 2: War is a trick (2008/06/18)
• Episode 3: The dead shall not come back to life (2008/06/25)
• Episode 4: Seeing the Graduation Like an Infant (2008/07/02)
• Episode 5: Don't Fight Unless It's Dangerous (2008/07/09)
• Episode 6: Using Sophia as a spy (2008/07/16)
• Episode 7: At first like a virgin (2008/07/23)
• Episode 8: Doing things for others, not being done by others (2008/07/30)
• Episode 9: Those who have more will win, those who have less will not win (2008/08/06)
• Episode 10: A good soldier defeats a plan (2008/08/13)
• Episode 11: First, take away what you love (2008/08/20)
• Episode 12: Concentrating on oneness (2008/08/27)

Related Titles

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" is part of the "Ikki Tousen" series, which includes the following related works:

• A warrior worth a thousand men
• Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny
• Ikki Tousen XTREME XECUTOR
• Ikki Tousen: Bloody Chronicles of the Collected Sword Fighters
• Ikki Tousen Extravaganza Epoch
• Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny: The Great Battle at Sekibe Hot Springs
• Ikki Tousen Battle Tour Club Sexy Cosplay ♥ Dangerous Part-time Job ♥
• Ikki Tousen XTREME XECUTOR Dream Rokukei

Theme songs and music

The opening theme was "No×Limit!" by Ami, the ending theme was "Shape of Shadow" by Rio Asaba, and the insert song was "Toki no Tobira" by Mai Kangyo.

• OP1: No×Limit!
  Sung by Ami Lyrics by Koyama Yoshie Music by Tashiro Tomokazu
• ED1: Shadow ~Shape of Shadow~
  Sung by Rio Asaba Lyrics, composition and arrangement by Takashi Iioka
• IN1: Door of Time Sung by: Mai Kangyo Lyrics by: Emi Inaba Composed and Arranged by: Hiroyuki Maezawa

Rating and highlights

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" is an appealing work that features beautiful female characters fighting and their unique character settings. In particular, each character's charm stands out, such as Sun Ce's busty breasts and innocent personality, Sun Quan Zhongmou's cuteness and grace, and Lu Bu Fengxian's provocative appearance and overwhelming fighting power. Another highlight is the story development based on the ancient Chinese Three Kingdoms, making it enjoyable for viewers who love history.

ARMS, the animation studio, has paid particular attention to the character designs and the depiction of the battle scenes, making this a visually stunning work. Furthermore, the theme songs and insert songs add to the atmosphere of the work, and it has also been highly praised for its music.

Recommendation

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" is recommended for those who like beautiful girl battle action and those who are interested in the history of the Three Kingdoms. It is also perfect for those who want to enjoy the exploits of unique characters and their growth stories. Furthermore, it is a must-watch work for those who are particular about the quality of animation and music.

When watching this work, we recommend watching the previous works "Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny" and "Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor" as well to understand the flow of the whole series. By doing so, you will be able to feel the depth of the characters' backgrounds and stories more.

"Ikki Tousen Great Guardians" is a fascinating anime that draws you into the world of big breasts! Explosions! NO LIMIT!! Please enjoy the world of this work.