Haou Taikei Ryuu Knight
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is a manga
series written and illustrated by Takehiko Itō
. It was originally serialized monthly in the Shueisha
magazine V-Jump
starting in 1993. A 52-episode anime
television adaptation of the series was produced by Sunrise
, directed by Toshifumi Kawase, and aired in Japan from April 5, 1994, to March 28, 1995. Due to its success, the series gained three original video animation
(OVA) series.
" (a code of conduct similar to the Knightly Virtues
), who is on a quest to Earth's Blade, a gigantic sword reaching to the sky from the ground. Along the way, he meets Paffy, who is a princess
and her two escorts, Sarutobi, a ninja
, and Izumi, a priest
. Throughout their adventure, they come across many villains, mostly composed of thieves and bandits who are after their Ryu mechs, which are far stronger than the normal mechs (henceforth referred to as Solids).
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and was serialized monthly in Shueisha
's V-Jump
beginning in 1993. A total of three tankōbon
chapter collections released in Japan from 1994 to 1995. Although no official English translation exists, the manga was published in Spanish by Planeta DeAgostini
.
adaptation was produced by Sunrise
and aired on TV Tokyo
from April 22, 1994, to March 28, 1995. The anime was released in an official DVD
box set by Bandai Visual
.
were produced by Sunrise after the airing of the television series. The first, , was released in 13 episodes from July 21, 1994, to September 25, 1995. The second, , was released in three episodes from December 18, 1995, to April 25, 1996. The last, , was released as a single episode on May 25, 1996.
video game entitled Haō Taikei Ryū Knight (developed by Japan Art Media
and published by Bandai
) was released for the Super Famicom
in 1994.
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series written and illustrated by Takehiko Itō
Takehiko Ito
is a Japanese manga artist best known for his work on the manga Outlaw Star from his affiliated Morning Star Studio. He was also the primary creative mind behind other works of fiction set in the Toward Stars universe including the Uchuu Eiyuu Monogatari manga and Angel Links anime...
. It was originally serialized monthly in the Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...
magazine V-Jump
V-Jump
is a Japanese magazine about new manga and video games based on popular manga. The magazine's first debut was in 1993 by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines.- History :...
starting in 1993. A 52-episode anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
television adaptation of the series was produced by Sunrise
Sunrise
Sunrise is the instant at which the upper edge of the Sun appears above the horizon in the east. Sunrise should not be confused with dawn, which is the point at which the sky begins to lighten, some time before the sun itself appears, ending twilight...
, directed by Toshifumi Kawase, and aired in Japan from April 5, 1994, to March 28, 1995. Due to its success, the series gained three original video animation
Original video animation
, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
(OVA) series.
Plot
Taikei Ryū Knight tells the story of Adeu, a boy who lives his life by the "Ethos of ChivalryChivalry
Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military origin of individual training and service to others. Chivalry was also the term used to refer to a group of mounted men-at-arms as well as to martial valour...
" (a code of conduct similar to the Knightly Virtues
Knightly Virtues
Knightly Virtues were part of a medieval chivalric code of honor. The virtues were a set of 'standards' that Knights of the High Middle Ages tried to adhere to in their daily living and interactions with others. Today, this term still carries similar meanings.Some organizations attempt to continue...
), who is on a quest to Earth's Blade, a gigantic sword reaching to the sky from the ground. Along the way, he meets Paffy, who is a princess
Princess
Princess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
and her two escorts, Sarutobi, a ninja
Ninja
A or was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations...
, and Izumi, a priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
. Throughout their adventure, they come across many villains, mostly composed of thieves and bandits who are after their Ryu mechs, which are far stronger than the normal mechs (henceforth referred to as Solids).
Characters and their Ryu Units
- Adeu Waltham: Ryu Knight Zephyr; with Spirit Stone, class-changes to Ryu Paladin Lord Zephyr.
- Sarutobi: Ryu Ninja Bakuretsumaru; with Spirit Stone, class-changes to Ryu Ninja Master Bakuretsumaru
- Izumi: Ryu Priest Baurus; with Spirit Stone, class-changes to Ryu High Priest Baurus.
- Paffy: Ryu Mage Magidora; with Spirit Stone, class-changes to Ryu Wizard Magidora
- Katze: Ryu Gunner Derringer (also spelled as Delingar), class-changes to Ryu Wyatt Derringer
- Hittel: Ryu Gunner Derringer (Both Katze and Hittel, as brother and sister, can control Derringer), class-changes to Ryu Wyatt Derringer
- Gesshin: Ryu Samurai Hayatemaru; class-changes to Ryu Kaiden Hayatemaru
- Gratches: Ryu Chief Shinebaram; class-changes to Ryu Grand Chief Shinebaram
- Galden: Dark Knight Steru; Later class-changes to Rune Knight Steru
TV Version
OP- "Good-bye Tears" by Yumiko Takahashi (Episode 1-28)
- "RUN ~Kyou ga Kawaru Magic~" (Run 〜今日が変わるMagic〜) by Hitomi Mieno (Episode 29-52)
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- "Hitomi ni Diamond" (瞳にDiamond) by Hitomi Mieno (Episode 1-28)
- "Owaranai Natsu" (終わらない季節(なつ)) by Hitomi Mieno (Episode 29-52)
Adeu's Legend
- "Wing of Wind" (風の翼) by Hitomi Mieno
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- "Point 1" (ポイント1) by Yumiko Takahashi
Manga
The original manga was created by Takehiko ItōTakehiko Ito
is a Japanese manga artist best known for his work on the manga Outlaw Star from his affiliated Morning Star Studio. He was also the primary creative mind behind other works of fiction set in the Toward Stars universe including the Uchuu Eiyuu Monogatari manga and Angel Links anime...
and was serialized monthly in Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...
's V-Jump
V-Jump
is a Japanese magazine about new manga and video games based on popular manga. The magazine's first debut was in 1993 by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines.- History :...
beginning in 1993. A total of three tankōbon
Tankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series , though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...
chapter collections released in Japan from 1994 to 1995. Although no official English translation exists, the manga was published in Spanish by Planeta DeAgostini
Planeta DeAgostini
Planeta DeAgostini is a Spanish-Italian publisher and a subsidiary of Grupo Planeta specializing in collectable books, sold in pieces, periodically through newsstands. It has its headquarters in Barcelona....
.
Anime
The 52-episode Haō Taikei Ryū Knight animeAnime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
adaptation was produced by Sunrise
Sunrise (company)
is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise. It is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings. Its former name was Nippon Sunrise, and prior to that, Sunrise Studios...
and aired on TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
from April 22, 1994, to March 28, 1995. The anime was released in an official DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
box set by Bandai Visual
Bandai Visual
, is a Japanese anime, film production and distribution enterprise, established by Bandai Co., Ltd. and a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc., which is based in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Since the reorganisation of Namco Bandai Holdings in 2006, Bandai Visual now heads the group's Visual and...
.
OVAs
Three OVAsOriginal video animation
, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
were produced by Sunrise after the airing of the television series. The first, , was released in 13 episodes from July 21, 1994, to September 25, 1995. The second, , was released in three episodes from December 18, 1995, to April 25, 1996. The last, , was released as a single episode on May 25, 1996.
Video game
A Role-playing gameRole-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
video game entitled Haō Taikei Ryū Knight (developed by Japan Art Media
Japan Art Media
Japan Art Media, or JAM, is a Japanese video game development studio founded in 1989. The studio began developing games for the Game Boy, but soon branched out to develop games on many other platforms, mainly Super Nintendo and PlayStation...
and published by Bandai
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
) was released for the Super Famicom
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
in 1994.
Links
- Haō Taikei Ryū Knight at SunriseSunrise (company)is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise. It is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings. Its former name was Nippon Sunrise, and prior to that, Sunrise Studios...