Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV
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Synopsis
In the original storyline as aired in Japan, Dairugger XV was simply an exploration robot, as well as an intended peace-keeping force. The Earth is in a time of prosperity. The president of the Terran League (the "Galaxy Alliance" in Voltron) launches a mission to explore beyond the galaxy. After commencing its mission of exploration, the starship Rugger-Guard is attacked by a ship of the Galbeston Empire. Dairugger, the super robot, is deployed in order to defend the Earth. It is somewhat by fate that they must help the people of Galbeston find a new planet before it explodes, and liberate it from its despotic Emperor. In the Japanese version, it does not have anything to do with King of the Beasts GoLion, as opposed to the U.S. version, Voltron: Defender of the Universe. There are three assault team units: Land, Air, and Sea. There are a total of 15 parts referred to as "Rugger," which can combine together to form the super-robot Dairugger. The design of the 15 separate Rugger units came from the sport of rugby, since 15 players are required to form a rugby union. The U.S. version would rename the "Galbeston Empire" to "Drule Empire," along with editing a fair amount of violence and sexual content to keep the show safe for general audience broadcast.
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About Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV (Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV) arrives as an action anime by Toei Animation (1982), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: In the original storyline as aired in Japan, Dairugger XV was simply an exploration robot, as well as an intended peace-keeping force. The Earth is in a time of prosperity.
Along the way, the president of the Terran League (the "Galaxy Alliance" in Voltron) launches an assignment to explore beyond the galaxy. After commencing its mission of exploration, the starship Rugger-Guard is attacked by a ship of the Galbeston Empire. Dairugger, the super robot, is deployed in order to defend the Earth.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Armored Fleet Dairugger XV looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1982, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- What order should I watch Armored Fleet Dairugger XV in?
- Watch Armored Fleet Dairugger XV in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Armored Fleet Dairugger XV still airing?
- Armored Fleet Dairugger XV is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Armored Fleet Dairugger XV worth watching?
- It holds a 6.4/10 community score and is tagged action, adventure and sci-fi. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
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