The appeal and reviews of Gundam Build Divers: A new battlefield experience

Gundam Build Divers - A new world of Gunpla and adventure

The Gundam series has produced numerous works throughout its long history. Among them, Gundam Build Divers, an anime series centered around Gunpla, aired in 2018 and presented a new way to enjoy Gunpla battles. In this article, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of Gundam Build Divers, as well as recommend it to fans.

Overview

"Gundam Build Divers" is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from April 3rd to September 25th, 2018. It consisted of 25 episodes, and aired every Tuesday from 5:55pm for 30 minutes. The series is an original anime, written by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino. It was directed by Shinya Watada and produced by TV Tokyo, Sotsu, and Sunrise.

story

The setting of "Gundam Build Divers" is Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN), a cutting-edge network game that takes place in a virtual cyberspace (dimension). In this game, the protagonists are middle school student Riku Mikami, his best friend Yukio Hidaka, and his classmate Momoka Yashiro, who use Gunpla to take on various missions. They become "divers," residents of GBN, and meet Sarah, a girl with a mysterious sensibility for Gunpla, and embark on an adventure together.

Riku looks up to the champion Kyoya Kujo and aims to be like him as he grows up. He also forms a unit system called "Force" consisting of multiple divers, and through many encounters and experiences, the story unfolds as he builds not only Gunpla, but also his own adventure.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Riku Mikami (voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi) - A 14-year-old middle school student, he is good at sports and does everything well, but he was looking for something he could be passionate about. After watching Kyoya Kujo's Gunpla Battle, he decided to jump into the world of GBN.
• Yukio Hidaka (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara) - Riku's best friend, he loves the Gundam anime series. He has solid technical skills as a Gunpla builder, and is Riku's reliable partner in GBN.
• Yashiro Momoka (voiced by Hieda Nene) - A classmate of Riku and Yukio, she is a member of the girls' soccer club. She has a proactive personality and tries to get Riku to join the soccer club, but when she discovers the fun of Gunpla and GBN, she starts playing with him.
• Sarah (voiced by Haruka Terui) - A girl Riku and his friends meet in GBN. She has a mysterious sense that allows her to understand the special feelings that are put into Gunpla.

Mechanic

Riku's main robot is the "Gundam 00 Diver." This is a Gunpla model based on the 00 Gundam, and as a result of Riku's customization, it has achieved a balanced performance in both offense and defense, including unexpected mobility. This Gunpla is a good machine that shows Riku's sense.

staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "Gundam Build Divers." Planning is handled by Sunrise, series composition by Kimura Nobuyuki, character design by Hara Kazuhiro, character design by Toida Juri, and mechanical design by Okawara Kunio, Ebikawa Kanetake, Akutsu Junichi, Ishigaki Junya, Gyoube Ippei, Teraoka Kenji, Terashima Shinya, Yanase Takayuki, and Washio Naohiro. In addition, the chief mecha animators are Kujumegi Shinya and Uda Sakiko, the art designer and art director is Masuda Kenta, the color designer is Kikuchi Kazuko, the sound director is Aketagawa Jin, the director of photography is Sugiyama Daiki, the editor is Nojiri Yukiko, the music is Kimura Hideaki, the music producers are Kimura Kenichiro and Yamada Tomoko, the action director is Obari Masami, the executive producers are Dehara Takashi and Ogata Naohiro, the production cooperation is from ADK, the planning cooperation is from BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby Division, the producers are Takabayashi Yosuke (TV Tokyo) and Ogawa Masakazu, the director is Watada Shinya, and the production is handled by TV Tokyo, Sotsu, and Sunrise.

episode

Each episode of "Gundam Build Divers" has the following subtitles.

• ep01/Welcome to GBN (2018/04/03)
• ep02/Hundred Demons Ogre (2018/04/10)
• ep03/The Guardian (2018/04/17)
• ep04／Tiger and Wolf of the Sacred Mountain (2018/04/24)
• ep05 / Holy Land Perishia (2018/05/01)
• ep06/Past and Future (2018/05/08)
• ep07/Force Battle (2018/05/15)
• ep08/Fes! (2018/05/22)
• ep09/Ogre Returns (2018/05/29)
• ep10/Coalition of the Volunteers (2018/06/05)
• ep11/Tears of Iris (2018/06/12)
• ep12/Shining Wings (2018/06/19)
• ep13/Duel (2018/06/26)
• ep14/New Power (2018/07/03)
• ep15/Lotus Challenge (2018/07/10)
• ep16 / Reunion, my friend (2018/07/17)
• ep17 / United Front (2018/07/31)
• ep18／Man's Will（2018/08/07）
• ep19/Nadeshiko Athletics (2018/08/14)
• ep20/Truth (2018/08/21)
• ep21/Your Thoughts (2018/08/28)
• ep22/Pledge (2018/09/04)
• ep23 / The Fateful Two (2018/09/11)
• ep24/Decisive Battle (2018/09/18)
• ep25/New World (2018/09/25)

Related Titles

"Gundam Build Divers" is part of the Gundam series centered around Gunpla, and includes the following related works:

• Gundam Build Fighters
• Gundam Build Fighters Try
• Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE (online streaming)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for "Gundam Build Divers" are as follows:

• OP1 (Period: Episodes 1-13)
  • "Diver's High"
  • Lyricist: SKY-HI
  • Composer: SKY-HI
  • Singer: SKY-HI
  • Arrangement: Seiji Kameda
• OP2 (Period: Episodes 14-25)
  • "Infinity"
  • Lyricist: YUICHI
  • Composer: YUICHI
  • Arrangement: SWANKY DANK, Suzuki Daichi Hideyuki
  • Sung by: SWANKY DANK
• ED1 (Period: Episodes 1-13)
  • "Tomorrow"
  • Lyricist: KAO
  • Composer: Ryonosuke Hirama
  • Arrangement: Makoto Oda
  • Sung by: Iris
• ED2 (Period: Episodes 14-25)
  • "Start Dash"
  • Lyrics: Mikiyo, Kumiko Takahashi
  • Composer: Yuji Teranishi
  • Arrangement: If I
  • Vocals: Spira Spica

Rating and Recommended Points

"Gundam Build Divers" is a very attractive work for Gunpla fans. Below we will introduce its evaluation and recommended points.

The Appeal of Gunpla

The biggest appeal of this work is the realistic depiction of Gunpla customization and battles. The scenes where Riku customizes the Gundam 00 Diver and other Divers fight using their own Gunpla are must-sees for Gunpla fans. In addition, the battles in the virtual space of GBN provide thrills and excitement that cannot be experienced in reality.

Character Development

Don't miss the growth of characters like Riku, Yukio, Momoka, and Sara. Through their adventures in GBN, they deepen their friendships and discover their own dreams and goals. Riku's growth in particular was moving, and his journey to catching up with Kujo Kyoya captivated many viewers.

Story Development

Although each episode is a self-contained story, there is a broad flow throughout the series. The missions and battles in each episode are worth watching, and the overall story progresses towards a moving conclusion. The latter episodes in particular strongly depict the bonds and determination between the characters, deeply moving viewers.

music

The theme songs and insert songs also add to the appeal of the series. SKY-HI's "Diver's High" and SWANKY DANK's "Infinity" are perfect for the worldview of GBN and will get the viewers excited. The ending themes "Tomorrow" and "Start Dash" are also beautiful songs that symbolize the characters' growth and friendship.

Connections with related works

"Gundam Build Divers" is part of a series centered on Gunpla, along with "Gundam Build Fighters" and "Gundam Build Fighters Try." For fans who enjoyed those works, this is a valuable work that allows them to experience a new world of Gunpla. "Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE" is also being distributed online, allowing you to enjoy an even deeper story.

summary

"Gundam Build Divers" is a work that allows you to enjoy the charm of Gunpla, character growth, and a moving story. It is recommended not only for Gunpla fans, but also for those who like anime and adventure stories. Jump into the world of GBN and enjoy the adventure with Riku and friends.