Haja Kyosei G Dangaiou

破邪巨星Gダンガイオ / Great Dangaioh / Dangaioh G / Haja-Kyosei G Dangaioh / G Dangaioh

Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha
Studios: AIC
Licensors: VIZ Media
Rating: 5.43 / 10
Rank: #12648
Popularity: #9948
Users Listed: 3,925
Users Scored: 1,205
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/03/2023
Aired: April 6, 2001 – July 6, 2001 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

The tranquility of Futagami Island is shattered by a sudden, unexplained explosion, marking a turning point in the ongoing conflict surrounding Dangaioh. Driven by ambition and led by the formidable Professor Katou, the Tartarus Knights initiate a destructive campaign originating from a secluded research facility on the island. Their efforts to conquer the world appear poised for success until they encounter an unexpected obstacle: a heavily fortified complex housing three advanced humanoid robots. These machines, the Dangaioh, represent a powerful force capable of altering the course of the conflict and challenging Katou’s plans. The narrative explores themes of technological advancement, unchecked ambition, and the potential consequences of pursuing power at any cost within a world grappling with mysterious forces.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Prelude to Battle (Aired: 04/06/2001)
Episode 2: Hold the Fort (Aired: 04/13/2001)
Episode 3: Attack of the Sand Demons (Aired: 04/20/2001)
Episode 4: Peace Fort in a Cage (Aired: 04/27/2001)
Episode 5: Menace in the Sky (Aired: 05/04/2001)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Amagi, Kuya (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro
Chidou, Hitomi (Main) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi, Cordoviz, Charmaine
Manami, Mishio (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako
Kazamaki, Chiho (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako
Mia, Alice (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shou, Mayumi
Mori, Kozue (Supporting)
Shikitani, Miya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinohara, Emi
Shima, Ryuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki
Tamahara, Kyoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miura, Naoko
Tsukishiro, Kaori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Maria
Yamagata, Kasumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuno, Manabi
Yonamine, Gunji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aono, Takeshi

Staff:

Hidaka, Isao (Producer)
Inoue, Hiroaki (Producer)
Hirano, Toshiki (Director, Original Creator)
Kameyama, Toshiki (Sound Director)
Hanyuu, Naoyasu (Episode Director)
Itou, Tatsufumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Izumi, Akihiro (Episode Director, Animation Director)
Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
Miyata, Ryou (Episode Director)
Nonaka, Takuya (Episode Director)
Yamaguchi, Mihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yamauchi, Tomio (Episode Director)
Uetake, Sumio (Script, Series Composition)
Matsumura, Yasuhiro (Storyboard)
Sekino, Masahiro (Storyboard)
Andou, Takahiro (Theme Song Arrangement)
Tsuji, Yo (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
Arai, Jun (Key Animation)
Genma, Nobuhiko (Animation Director)
Hinata, Masaki (Animation Director)
Hirasawa, Akihiro (Background Art)
Ishikura, Kenichi (Production Assistant)
Kobayashi, Takashi (Animation Director)
Nagasawa, Takayuki (Planning)
Nakatake, Manabu (Key Animation)
Nakaya, Ryou (Key Animation)
Ogawa, Hiroshi (Mechanical Design)
Okada, Yukiko (Animation Check)
Okano, Kuniharu (Color Setting)
Satou, Michio (Animation Director)
Satou, Masaru (Art Director)
Sekiguchi, Masahiro (Animation Director)
Shimada, Hideaki (Animation Director)
Tateishi, Kiyoshi (In-Between Animation)
Terasawa, Shinsuke (Animation Director)
Watanabe, Toshiyuki (Music)
Yamada, Masaki (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
Yoshikawa, Miki (Animation Director)

Reviews:

User Mach_Dent (Score: 1/10):
*Sigh* Great Dangaioh. The one sequel that nobody talks about, because it isn't WORTH talking about. After a rather impressive first episode, G-Dangaioh derails, going into mediocre anime tropes and a story that seems to go nowhere until the last second. Even then, with an ending that remorselessly rips off the finale of Mazinger Z VS Ankoku Daishogun, the final revelation is how much time you wasted thinking this would be a good show. It even tries to save itself with the nostalgia factor: Mia Alice appears for one episode, the main male pilot's brother is voiced by Akira Kamiya (the VA for Roll Kuran inthe original Dangaioh) and he even pilots an original Dangaioh-esque robot. However, there are some trainwrecks that can't be averted, no matter how hard you try. nnThe true tragedy that this exact treatment happened years later with Dancougar Nova: Take a classic anime, make a sequel that barely links back to the original, and include original voice actors as a red herring. That's right, somebody thought what G-Dangaioh did was SUCH a good idea that they flat out ripped off the format, right down to the second random rival robot. It makes one want to punch things.nnIt's been said that the reason Dangaioh, Part 2 never materialized was due to its creator running out of ideas. If that's the case then lightning has truly struck twice here. Dangaioh fans, avoid this like the plague that it is and track down the Dangaioh VS Iczer-1 drama CD. Because it's the closest we're ever going to get to a proper follow-up.
User justinhhp87 (Score: 5/10):
hmmm, this is what happens when an anime loses its way, it started off like a decent if not somewhat generic mecha anime, and had all the characters, female side kicks, commanders and auxillary staff, mysterious people, and the weak male lead, from there nothing happened, there was a completly nonense level in the middle of the series which was a waste because that wasnt expanded on later, to top that off the ending did nothing to the show expect make us wondering what the f-- just happened, there was no great conflict or even falling action it just jumped off the deep end on anew tangent while not summing anything upnnthe story was so botched, and the weak male never gained them juevos grandes like they do in other shows, weak in the begining, weak to the end
User Bishop7676 (Score: 4/10):
A follow-up to the significantly better OVA from the 80s, Great Dangaioh is the definition of a bland, vanilla mecha show. The character designs are flat and nearly indistinguishable from each other. The mecha designs, with a few exceptions, are truly yawn-worthy as well. The animation is the lowest of low budget. The story meanders about, never really coalescing into anything noteworthy. A hinted at love triangle never develops, hints at a tie to the original OVA are teased but ultimately not all that meaningful, and the ending is just a giant mess that makes very little sense. A show that could have been considerably betterhad all these disparate elements been tied together with more purpose. nnDefinitely an easy pass.
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