Bakugan Armored Alliance: A deep-dive review of the second installment in the series

Bakugan Armored Alliance: New challenges in Bakugan battles and threats from space

■Overview of the work

Bakugan Armored Alliance is an anime series that aired from April 3, 2020 to March 26, 2021, and is the second in the Bakugan series. The original work was created by Canadian toy manufacturer SPIN MASTER, and animation was produced by TMS Entertainment. It consists of 52 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was directed by Ichikawa Ryoya. The work depicts friendship and growth through Bakugan battles, while also depicting the fight against a new enemy that threatens the Earth.

■ Story

Dan Kuso and his friends, the Awesome Ones, have just finished their fierce battle with the Gold Bakugan Chico, and peace has returned to the world. However, Benton Dusk, the president of the global company Dusk Industries, announces that a world tournament for Bakugan battles, called the Bakugame, will be held. As fierce competitors from around the world gather to compete in fierce battles for the top spot, Dan and his partner Drago also take on the challenge. However, while the Bakugame is in full swing, a new crisis is looming on Earth. A notorious wanted man on a cosmic scale, Harvic, appears on Earth, trying to bring chaos and destruction to the Earth by controlling Bakugan and humans. Will Dan and Drago be able to face this new and powerful enemy?

■ Characters

Dan Kuso (CV: Rie Takahashi): The main character. He is an expert in Bakugan battles and fights alongside the Dragonoids.
Winton Stiles (CV: Jun Fukushima): Dan's best friend, passionate about Bakugan battles.
Leah Venegas (CV: Chinatsu Akasaki): Dan's teammate, with a calm and calm judgment.
Shun Kazami (CV: Yumi Uchiyama): Dan's childhood friend, with excellent Bakugan battling skills.
Lightning (CV: Kaneda Aki): Dan's rival, with a strong will in Bakugan battles.
Ajit (CV: Murata Taishi): Dan's teammate who has his own unique strategy for Bakugan battles.
Dragonoid (CV: Takeuchi Shunsuke): Dan's partner Bakugan, with great powers.
Turox (CV: Horie Shun): Shun's partner Bakugan, he shows great fighting prowess.
Pegatrix (CV: Nazuka Kaori): Lia's partner Bakugan, known for its agile movements.
Hydros (CV: Ao Ichikawa): Winton's partner Bakugan, who controls the power of water.
Howlkor (CV: Kanbara Daichi): Ajit's partner Bakugan, who harnesses the power of wind.
Farol (CV: Kima Moe): Lightning's partner Bakugan who uses the power of fire.
Magnus (CV: Shohei Kajikawa): A powerful Bakugan battler under the command of the new enemy, Harvick.

■ Staff

Original story: Michitoshi Sugimoto Series composition: Kazuhiko Inukai Character design: Mari Takada Bakugan design: Yuki Onishi Sound director: Shoji Hata Music: Koji Takanashi (Team-MAX), Akiya Suzuki (Team-MAX), Johannes Nilsson (Team-MAX)

■ Theme songs and music

[OP] Song: PLANET HERO / Singer: Dan Kuso (CV: Takahashi Rie), Dragonoid (CV: Takeuchi Shunsuke) / Lyrics: Hashimoto Ayako / Composer: Minami Yuto / Arranger: Minami Yuto [ED1] Song: Go! Bakugan Blow! / Singer: Dragonoid (CV: Takeuchi Shunsuke), Dan Kuso (CV: Takahashi Rie) / Lyrics: Nagatsuka Taketo / Composer: Nagatsuka Taketo / Arranger: Nagatsuka Taketo [ED2] Song: Higher and Higher / Singer: Kozuki Serena / Lyrics: Kon Mayumi / Composer: Haga Toshikazu / Arranger: Mizushima Yasutaka [ED3] Song: DAN!GAN! Dreamer / Singer: Kozuki Serena / Lyrics: M!SATO / Composer: Miyagawa Maro / Arranger: Mizushima Yasutaka

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Bakugan Armored Alliance" provided viewers with a fresh surprise as a new development in the Bakugan series. In particular, the Bakugan battles were depicted as a world tournament called the "Baku Game," which increased the sense of scale and heightened the excitement of viewers. In addition to the story of Dan and Drago's growth, the appearance of a new enemy, Harvic, added tension and depth to the story.

The portrayal of character growth and friendship was also excellent, and the bond between Dan and Drago in particular captured the hearts of viewers. The quality of the battle scenes was also high, and the Bakugan designs and movements were depicted realistically, providing plenty of visual enjoyment. Music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the series, and the theme songs and insert songs touched the hearts of viewers.

However, some viewers felt that the storyline was a bit predictable, and the 52-episode length made the pacing of the story feel slow at times. Despite these issues, Bakugan Armored Alliance is enjoyable for fans of the Bakugan series as well as new viewers.

■ Recommendation points

1. **The thrill and excitement of Bakugan battles**: Bakugan battles are depicted as a global tournament called the "Baku Game," capturing the hearts of viewers.
2. **Character growth and friendship**: Dan and Drago's story of growth and their friendship with their friends is moving.
3. **Fight a new enemy**: Harvick's appearance adds tension and depth to the story.
4. **High-quality battle scenes**: The Bakugan designs and movements are depicted realistically, providing plenty of visual enjoyment.
5. **Emotional Music**: The theme song and insert songs resonate with the audience and create a great atmosphere for the series.

Related information

Bakugan Armored Alliance is available to watch on various streaming platforms. There are also many other Bakugan series titles and related products available, so if you're interested, why not check them out? There are also official Bakugan events and tournaments that are worth participating in for fans.

Conclusion

"Bakugan Armored Alliance" is a new challenge for the Bakugan series, providing viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion. It is a work that draws viewers in with a wonderful blend of various elements, such as the thrill of Bakugan battles, character growth and friendship, and battles with new enemies. It is a work that I would recommend not only to fans of the Bakugan series, but also to new viewers.