Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time - A thorough review of the start of an epic adventure

The appeal and evaluation of "Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening"

"Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time" is an animated feature film released on May 29, 2010, based on the manga of the same name by Yoshinaga Yuunosuke. The film is set on the continent of Curzon, a world where fossil fuels cannot be extracted from the ground, and tells an epic story involving the protagonist, Rygart Arrow, who has no magical powers. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of this film.

Story and worldview

On the continent of Curzon, people's lives are supported by "magic power," the ability to give "commands" to "quartz" extracted from the ground. However, there is one in a million people who "do not have magical power," and these people are called "useless" and shunned by society. The protagonist, Rygart Arrow, is one of these people, and is summoned by his former schoolmate, King Hozul of the Kingdom of Kushlina, to travel to the royal capital of Binonten. There, he meets the ancient giant soldier "Delphin," and the gears of fate begin to turn.

The appeal of this work is that it depicts a special power called magic and a civilization that utilizes it. In a world where magic exists, quartz-powered golems become the main force in the war, and the story depicts a struggle for power between countries. The fact that Rygart does not have magical powers creates a paradoxical development in which he is the only being who can control the Delphin, adding depth to the story.

character

The characters in "Break Blade" are all unique and attractive. In particular, the main characters such as Rygart Arrow, Sigyn Erstel, Hozul, and Zest play a central role in the story and have the power to draw viewers in.

Rygart Arrow is a young man who has lived his life as a "useless man" without magical powers, but his fate changes when he meets Delphing. His growth and conflicts are the axis of the story and evoke sympathy from the viewer. Sigyn Erstel is the queen of the Kingdom of Kushlina and a woman with outstanding talent as a magical engineer. Her knowledge and drive drive the story, and she also has a deep relationship with Rygart. Hozul is the king of the Kingdom of Kushlina and an old friend of Rygart. His leadership and friendship add depth to the story. Zest is the captain of the Athens Federation's assault force "Walkiures" and an old friend of Rygart. His combat ability and inner conflict create tension in the story.

Other characters from the Kingdom of Kushlina, such as Narvi Strize, Nile Strize, Rogin G Gulf Ensance, Baldr, Tur, Sakura, Legatz, Jigul, and Elsa, have their own backgrounds and roles that enrich the story. Characters from the Athens Federation, such as Cleo Sabraf, Elect, Li, Argus, Lokis, Bolcus, Io, Nike, Reda, Bades, Dabne, Terton, Tupel, Burn, and Leto, also add excitement to the story with their own personalities and roles.

Mechanics and battle scenes

One of the attractions of "Break Blade" is the design of the giant robots called golems and the battle scenes. In particular, the ancient giant "Delphin" piloted by Rygart has a design and abilities that set it apart from other golems, making a visual impact. In addition, the characteristics and fighting styles of each golem, such as the mass-produced golem "Fafnir" of the Kingdom of Kushurina and the new lightweight golem "Artemis" of the Athens Federation, are depicted, adding diversity to the battle scenes.

The battle scenes are not just between Golems, but also include character strategies and psychological portrayals, which add to the tension and excitement. In particular, the scene where Rygart pilots the Delphing for the first time and the battle scene with Zeth are both visually and narratively spectacular.

Production and staff

"Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time" was produced by Production IG and XEBEC, with Tetsuro Amino as general director and Nobuyoshi Habara as director. Series composition and scriptwriting was by Masashi Togawa, character design by Takushi Norita, mechanical design by Takayuki Yanase, and mechanical direction by Takuya Matsumura. Art direction was by Toshihiro Kohama, color design by Mitsuko Sekimoto, director of photography by Kazuaki Funakura, editing by Junichi Ito, sound direction by Yota Tsuruoka, sound effects by Hiromune Kurahashi, and music by Yoshihisa Hirano.

This work, created by this team of staff, has been praised for its beautiful visuals and detailed storytelling, winning many fans. In particular, the golem designs and battle scenes, which highlight the technical capabilities of Production IG and XEBEC, have been highly praised for their visual appeal.

Theme song and music

The opening theme for "Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time" is "Fate" by KOKIA, and the ending theme is "SERIOUS-AGE" by Faylan. KOKIA's clear voice and the grand melody of "Fate" enhance the atmosphere of the story. Faylan's powerful voice and the fast-paced melody of "SERIOUS-AGE" add excitement to the battle scenes.

Yoshihisa Hirano's music also has an emotional effect in sync with the development of the story, heightening the viewer's immersion. In particular, the music that matches the Golem battle scenes and the character's psychological portrayal is an important element in enhancing the tension and emotion of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening" has won many fans thanks to its grand worldview, fascinating characters, beautiful visuals, detailed storytelling, and powerful battle scenes. It has been particularly praised for its depiction of the special power of magic and the civilization that utilizes it, as well as for the fact that Rygart's growth and conflict are at the center of the story. The design of the golems and the visual appeal of the battle scenes were also major points of praise.

This work is recommended for those who want to enjoy epic fantasy and realistic human drama, those who want beautiful visuals and powerful battle scenes, and those who want to follow deep storytelling and character development. It is especially a must-see for fans of the original manga and robot anime.

Related works and series

"Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time" was released in six theatrical chapters. Chapters 2 to 6 were produced as sequels, completing the story. It has also been made into a picture drama and a TV anime version, so it can be enjoyed in a variety of forms. By watching these related works together, you can get a deeper understanding of the whole story.

In particular, the sequel to the movie will expand on Rygart's growth and the battle between the Kingdom of Kushurina and the Athens Federation, and will also depict the human drama of the characters. The picture drama will depict the characters' daily lives and backstories, and the TV anime version will unfold the story from a different perspective than the movie version. By enjoying these related works together, you can experience the world view and characters of "Break Blade" more deeply.

Conclusion

"Break Blade Chapter 1: Awakening Time" has won many fans thanks to its magnificent world view, attractive characters, beautiful visuals, detailed storytelling, and powerful battle scenes. In particular, it is highly praised for depicting the special power of magic and the civilization that uses it, and for the fact that Rygat's growth and conflict are the axis of the story. In addition, the design of the golem and the visual appeal of the battle scenes are also major points of appreciation. This work is recommended for those who want to enjoy a magnificent fantasy and a realistic human drama, those who want beautiful visuals and powerful battle scenes, and those who want to follow deep storytelling and character growth. In particular, it is a must-see work for fans of the original manga and robot anime. By watching related works together, you can understand the whole picture of the story more deeply and enjoy the world view and character charm of "Break Blade" more deeply.