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Puzzle & Dragons - A world of passionate puzzle battles

"Puzzle & Dragons" is a TV anime series based on the popular game "Puzzle & Dragons" by GungHo Online Entertainment. It began airing on April 2, 2018, and was temporarily postponed due to the need to prevent the spread of infection, but resumed on May 30, 2020. It is broadcast weekly on TV Tokyo, with 30-minute episodes. Animation is produced by studio Pierrot, and the director is Kamegaki Hajime.

story

Akashi Taiga is a young boy who makes takoyaki at a food stall in a corner of the Puzzle & Dragons tournament venue. A monster named Tragon appears before him and selects him as his Puzzle & Dragons partner. Taiga decides to participate in an exhibition match with Tragon, thinking that it will be good publicity for his takoyaki shop. The adventures of Taiga and Tragon that follow are set in the world of Puzzle & Dragons, and depict friendship, growth, and heated battles.

character

Akashi Taiga : A boy who aims to be the world's best takoyaki maker and a pro Puzzle & Dragons gamer. He likes to be the center of attention, and has a competitive, passionate personality that wants to be number one in whatever he does. When he's at his peak, he puts his bangs up with a headband and goes into "serious mode." His favorite subject is physical education, and his least favorite subject is studying in general. He is voiced by Tomari Asuna.

Toragon/Super Dragon Toragon : Taiga's partner monster. When battling, he becomes "Super Dragon Toragon". He speaks in a Kansai dialect, ending his sentences with "nya". He tends to be a straight man. In order to become the No. 1 monster in the monster world, he chose Taiga as his partner. His favorite food is takoyaki, and his least favorite food is chocolate. He is voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara.

Sakura Uzuki : Taiga's classmate and childhood friend. Coach of the Puzzle & Dragons club. Lives in the cake shop next to "Takoyaki Akashiya". Influenced by Taiga's enthusiasm, she joined the Puzzle & Dragons club, and as coach, she is a reliable person who closely supports the reckless Taiga, Ryuji, and Yukichi. Her voice actor is Honoka Inoue.

Ryuji Matsubara : Taiga's cool and taciturn rival. A professional Puzzle & Dragons gamer. The son of a distinguished calligrapher and the younger brother of professional gamer Matsuhara. After playing against Taiga, he admitted to his love for Puzzle & Dragons and became a member of the Puzzle & Dragons club. In contrast to Taiga, he has a meticulous and cool style of battle, but he also hides his passionate feelings inside. He is voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi.

Tokuzawa Yukichi : The son of the world-famous general trading company "Tokuzawa Konzern" and a very wealthy man. A professional Puzzle & Dragons gamer. He used to be lonely because his parents were hardly ever home, but he opened up after seeing the kindness of Taiga and the people in the shopping district. He calls Taiga "big brother" and adores him. He worked hard to catch up with Taiga and Ryuji, and became a professional gamer. His voice actor is Kamishiro Chie.

staff

The series is based on GungHo Online Entertainment's Puzzle & Dragons, with an original story by Morishita Kazuki and a manga by Inoue Momota (Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic). The director is Kamegaki Hajime, the assistant director is Takamoto Norihiro, the series composition is Fujita Shinzo, and the character designs are by Watanabe Keisuke and Masuda Yukiko. The music is by Wada Kaoru, and the animation is by studio Pierrot.

episode

"Puzzle & Dragons" is made up of over 118 episodes, each with a different subtitle. From episode 1, "Hot Soul!", to episode 118, "It's Cold in the Shopping District!", the series depicts the adventures of Taiga and Tragon. Each episode depicts the Puzzle & Dragons battles, the growth of the characters, and the deepening of friendships, creating a story that draws viewers in.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Everybody GO!" (sung by Akashi Taiga (Tomari Asuna)) from episode 1 to 59, and "Halleluya Luya" (sung by Yokoyama Daisuke) from episode 60 to 103. The ending theme is "▶START" (sung by Mahou Shoujo Ni Naritai Tai) from episode 1 to 26, "Traumerei" (sung by Mahou Shoujo Ni Naritai Tai) from episode 27 to 51, "Smash Drop" (sung by Asakura Momo) from episode 52 to 64, "GET OVER" (sung by Ayano Mashiro) from episode 65 to 78, "Friendship No.1" (sung by Misaki Claire from Girls²) from episode 79 to 90, "PEACE!!!" (sung by Haruna Luna) from episode 91 to 103, and "MATSURI!!" (full orchestra) from episode 104 onwards. These songs are an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime.

Related Titles

"Puzzle & Dragons" is not just an anime series; there are also related works such as "Puzzle & Dragons Cross." These works further expand the worldview of the original game and provide new entertainment for viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Puzzle & Dragons" is popular not only with fans of the original game, but also with anime fans. In particular, Taiga's passionate spirit and friendship with Tragon, as well as the thrill and excitement of the Puzzle & Dragons battles, are what draw viewers in. In addition, the series is full of human drama, such as the growth of each character, the deepening of their friendships, and interactions with the people in the shopping district, which moves viewers.

This anime can be enjoyed with family and friends, and is a great opportunity to teach children about the fun of puzzle games and the importance of friendship. It is also a great opportunity for people who want to learn more about the world of Puzzle & Dragons, or for those who play the game, to learn about the story and character backgrounds.

"Puzzle & Dragons" is a wonderful anime that depicts the world of passionate puzzle battles, and is a work that I would like to recommend to many people. Please watch it once and experience its charm.