Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai

Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai / 銀河戦国群雄伝ライ / Rai: Galactic Civil War Chronicle / Thunder Jet / Ginga Sengoku Gun Yuuden Rai

Genres: Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Space
Themes: Space
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: E&G Films
Producers: Arts Pro, SoftX, TV Tokyo
Licensors: Enoki Films
Rating: 7.89 / 10
Rank: #884
Popularity: #5551
Users Listed: 17,516
Users Scored: 5,741
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/16/2022
Aired: April 8, 1994 – March 31, 1995 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 52
Broadcast: Friday at 18:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against a backdrop of sprawling galactic empires inspired by feudal East Asia, *Rai* explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the clash between tradition and progress. The narrative centers on Rai, a samurai navigating a universe where ancient codes of honor intersect with interstellar politics. Various factions vie for dominance, their ambitions fueled by territorial expansion and control over a powerful Empire.

The series portrays a visually rich world blending historical aesthetics with futuristic technology, creating a unique atmosphere of both grandeur and grounded conflict. Characters grapple with personal convictions amidst sweeping cosmic events, forced to make difficult choices as they navigate complex alliances and betrayals. *Rai* offers a thoughtful examination of power dynamics within a vast, intricately constructed universe, highlighting the enduring relevance of honor in an age of galactic conquest.

Episodes:

Episode 1: A Flaming Star of Galaxy (Aired: 04/08/1994)
Episode 2: A Warlord Called One-Eyed Dragon (Aired: 04/15/1994)
Episode 3: Thunder Jet Sallies Forth to the South Region! (Aired: 04/22/1994)
Episode 4: First Ordeal of Galaxy Battle (Aired: 04/29/1994)
Episode 5: Desperate Exodus (Aired: 05/06/1994)
... and 47 more episodes

Characters:

Daigakuya, Shishin (Main) - Voice Actors: Yao, Kazuki
Rouha (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Eiko
Ryuga, Rai (Main) - Voice Actors: Hiyama, Nobuyuki, Páez, Alexander
Shimon (Main) - Voice Actors: Mitsuishi, Kotono
Cosishoo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanada, Kiyoyuki
Fomei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jinnai, Tatsuyuki
Gaira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
Gaizan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin
Hiki, Danjo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iizuka, Shouzou
Hiryuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Megumi
Juri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawaki, Ikuya
Kakousai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murozono, Takehiro
Koubu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonobe, Keiichi
Kouen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Naka, Hiroshi
Lan-Lan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Baba, Sumie
Masamune, Dokuganryu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takashima, Gara
Moukaku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watabe, Takeshi
Rakou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
Reila (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kumagaya, Nina
Shuzen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawaki, Ikuya
Sokuka, Lin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Numata, Yusuke

Staff:

Okuda, Seiji (Director, Storyboard)
Honda, Yasunori (Sound Director)
Kobayashi, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kogawa, Tomonori (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
Matsuzono, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Satou, Hidekazu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Sokuza, Makoto (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Takagi, Shinji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Takamura, Akira (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Watanabe, Sumio (Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Animation Director)
Watanabe, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yamazaki, Shigeru (Episode Director)
Sonoda, Hideki (Script)
Kikuchi, Jouji (Animation Director)
Kobayashi, Katsutoshi (Animation Director)
Manabe, Jouji (Original Creator)
Nakamura, Mitsuki (Art Director)
Satou, Taeko (Animation Director)
Takahoko, Makoto (Animation Director, Character Design)
Taniguchi, Moriyasu (Animation Director)
Teraoka, Kenji (Mechanical Design)
Toriumi, Jinzou (Series Composition)
Wada, Kaoru (Music)
Yamamoto, Kenji (Music)

Reviews:

User SourcererZ (Score: 9/10):
This series honour the genre it belongs, sci-fi space opera, it covers very well the comon elements like the growth of the hero (in this case Rai or Thunderjet) the political matters in war times (in this case mixed with feudal Japan and China settings) the action in battles both with spaceships and close combat with swords and the drama implied in a war of winning and losing battles and sometimes losing the life of important or dear persons like the leaders and the love interest or friends. The story never slows down and keeps us always interested even if it change sometimes the mood goingfrom light comedy to serious war drama.nAnd look out for the opening and ending one being a very heroic animation and song and the other sad and dramatic animation and song.
User jcyui (Score: 8/10):
This is one of the anime that I grew up with. I remembered that I watched this when I was in elementary. (am i that old already?) Anyways, even though that it was way long ago, this anime was stamped in my memories, why? I love how the story went on. It will not give you any chance to be bored. The setting may not be your usual setting because its like the old history meets the sci-fi setting which kind of unique. Even though that this primary tackles war, the development was not dragging and will keep you interested with different other things like alittle comedy on the side and depths of the characters.nnSince this is an old anime, the art is quite good comparing to the anime that was shown in the same year. nnOne thing that I always remembered about this anime is the opening song. I recalled that every time the TV starts to play the opening song, whenever I am in the house, I will definitely rush in front of out TV set, and I even compete with my classmates in singing its opening and ending songs. nnThe things that I love the most here are the characters. I believe they are well developed. The characters was able to justify the story and they did what they supposed to be doing, keeps the audience interested. I remembered that I did shed tears when one of the main characters died. nnAs you can see, I really did enjoy this anime, if you're looking for classic kick ass anime, I really recommend you watching this.

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