Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor - The appeal and evaluation of the 4th season

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor - New developments and appeal of the series

"Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor" was broadcast in 2010 as the fourth anime adaptation of the popular manga series "Ikki Tousen" by Yuji Shiozaki. This series depicts modern high school students who inherit the souls of the heroes of the Three Kingdoms and fight as warriors. In particular, in this fourth season, a new character, Ma Chao Mengqi, appears, breathing new life into the story.

story

The story of Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor begins with the Battle of Red Cliffs. The Nanyo Academy led by Sun Ce Bofu and the Chengdu Academy led by Liu Bei Xuande formed an alliance to challenge the Demon Lord Cao Cao Mengde's Xuchang Academy. The battle ended with Sun Ce's victory, and it seemed as if peace would come. However, Cao Cao returns to life at the site of the battle, and a new force, the Nanban High School, appears, igniting another battle.

Early in the story, a high school girl appears on her way to Xuchang Academy. Dressed in a tracksuit torso, with a backpack and her hair tied up, she issues a challenge to the fighters from Xuchang Academy. "Hey, are you bored, big brother? Then why don't you do it with me?" she provokes, defeating the fighters one by one as they let their guard down, and forcing them to lead her to Cao Cao. She then takes over the broadcasting room and introduces herself: "I'm Ma Chao Mengqi, a first-year student at Liangzhou High School! Challenge me to a duel, Cao Cao Mengde!!"

The appearance of this new character, Ma Chao Mengqi, has brought new tension and excitement to the series. Her goals, background, and her confrontation with Cao Cao are major factors that attract viewers. In addition, the appearance of Nanban High School makes the story even more complicated, and the fates of the fighters begin to change as the intentions of each force intersect.

character

In addition to the existing characters, many new characters will appear in Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor. Of particular note is the presence of Ma Chao Mengqi. Although she is a naturally serious and foolish girl, she has great potential as a fighter and is a character in the process of development. Her chest size is also still developing, and she targets Cao Cao as an enemy of her comrades, but she is ignored by him due to her immaturity, which makes her feel frustrated. She always carries sweets with her, and she also has a fear of snakes.

Meng Huo and Meng You from Nanban High School are also important characters. Meng Huo is an A-rank fighter and Meng You's older sister, and is an abnormal and easily angered character. On the other hand, Meng You is the younger sister of the always cool Hagre sisters, and their presence brings new tension to the story.

Existing characters will continue to play an active role. Sun Ce Bofu, the head of Nanyang Academy, awakened the dragon sleeping within him in many deadly battles, and grew to be known as the Little Overlord of Nanyang. Lu Meng Ziming is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Nanyang, known as a master of joint locks, and although he has clashed with Sun Ce many times, he now recognizes her abilities. Zhou Yu Gongjin is Sun Ce's cousin and childhood friend, and has feelings for her. Liu Bei Xuande, the head of Chengdu Academy, is usually a clumsy girl who loves to read, but when her inner dragon awakens, she turns into a cruel person. Guan Yu Yunchang is a special A-rank fighter who always carries the Qinglong sword "Cold Lust Saw" and makes it his mission to protect Liu Bei. Zhang Fei Yide is a C-rank fighter who speaks in Kansai dialect, but is rumored to be a special A-rank talent in the future.

Production and staff

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor was produced by TNK and ARMS. It was directed by Koichi Ohata, who also wrote the series. Character design was by Rinshin and Junji Goto, and action supervision was by Ryo Tanaka. The music was composed by Koji Takanashi, with music production by Media Factory.

The production staff of this work paid attention to every detail in order to bring out the charm of the series to the fullest. The quality of the character designs and action scenes in particular has been highly praised and is an element that draws viewers in. The music also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Broadcasting and media development

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor was broadcast on AT-X from March 26 to June 11, 2010. It was then broadcast on Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, and Sun TV, reaching audiences nationwide. Each episode is 30 minutes long, and there are 12 episodes in total.

With the popularity of the original manga as a backdrop, this work was developed in a wide range of media, including consumer games, figures, and related products. The figures in particular were loved by many fans for their designs that brought out the best in the characters. The consumer game also reproduced the story of the original work while adding new elements, which succeeded in attracting new fan bases in addition to fans of the original work.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme for Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor is "Stargazer," with lyrics by Emi Inaba, music by Heroism and Kazuaki Yamashita, arrangement by Koji Goto, and vocals by Yuka Masuda. The song left a strong impression on viewers with its powerful melody and lyrics that symbolize the fight and friendship of the warriors.

The ending theme is "Endless Soul ~Owari Naki Senshi~" (Endless Warrior), with lyrics by Arimori Satomi, music and arrangement by Abe Naonori, and singing by Sun Ce (Asano Masumi) and Ma Chao (Endo Aya). This song sings about the never ending battle of the warriors, and features a beautiful melody and lyrics that reflect the theme of the story.

The inserted song "Warrior's Cry" was written by Emi Inaba, composed by Koji Takanashi, arranged by Takeshi Fujisawa, and sung by Mai Kangyo. This powerful song expresses the intensity of the fighters' battle, and played a role in increasing the tension of the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor was highly praised by fans of the series. In particular, the introduction of the new character Ma Chao Mengqi and the introduction of new forces at Nanban High School brought new developments to the story and attracted viewers. In addition, the growth of existing characters and the development of new relationships also impressed viewers.

The quality of the animation was also highly praised, and the powerful action scenes and beautiful character designs left a strong impression on viewers. The music also played an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, stirring the emotions of the viewers.

However, fans of the series also expressed their opinions on the differences from the original and the development of the story. In particular, fans of the original voiced their desire to see the story of the original faithfully reproduced. However, looking at the whole picture, it can be said that this work has maximized the appeal of the series and succeeded in attracting a new fan base.

Related works and recommendations

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor is closely related to other works in the series. In particular, Ikki Tousen, Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny, Ikki Tousen Great Guardians, Ikki Tousen: Bloody Tales of the Shutsuba Toushi, Ikki Tousen Extravaganza Epoch, Ikki Tousen Western Wolves, Ikki Tousen Dragon Destiny: Battle of Sekiheki Onsen, Ikki Tousen GG Battle Tour Club Sexy Cosplay♥Dangerous Part-time Job♥, and Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor: Six Views of Dreams are recommended as other works in the series. These works are recommended to be watched in order to gain a deeper understanding of the story and character development of the series.

For those who enjoyed this work, we also recommend other works based on the theme of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, or action works in which modern high school students fight. In particular, the "Dynasty Warriors" series and the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series are recommended as works that have similar themes and genres. These works will be enjoyed not only by fans of the series, but also by new fans.

Conclusion

Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor is a work that brings out the new developments and charms of the series to the fullest. The appearance of the new character, Ma Chao Mengqi, and the introduction of new forces at Nanban High School brought new tension and excitement to the story. In addition, the growth of existing characters and the establishment of new relationships also moved viewers. The animation quality and music were also highly praised, and were elements that stirred the emotions of viewers. This work will be enjoyed not only by fans of the series, but also by new fans. Please watch it along with the other works in the series and enjoy the fights and friendships of the fighters.