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StartedDec 10, 1987
FinishedDec 10, 1987

Daimajuu Gekitou Hagane no Oni English Sub & Dub

大魔獣激闘 鋼の鬼

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5.1
Rating
OVA
Type
56 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

In the year 1999, a team of UN scientists in an attempt to tap into a new energy resource on a deserted island called Sansara, unknownigly open a portal to another universe, unleashing dormant biomechanical entities. Three years later, Takuya Goroza returns to the island of Sansara urged by a mysterious request by college chum Haruka Alford. Little does he know, his old friend isn't what he appears to be... (Source: Anime News Network)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score5.1
TypeOVA
Duration56 min
AiredDec 10, 1987
StudioAIC
Japanese大魔獣激闘 鋼の鬼
SynonymsDemon of Steel: Battle of the Great Demon Beasts
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatOVA

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About Daimajuu Gekitou Hagane no Oni

Meet Daimajuu Gekitou Hagane no Oni (大魔獣激闘 鋼の鬼), an action, horror and mecha anime by AIC (1987). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: In the year 1999, a team of UN scientists in an attempt to tap into a new energy resource on a deserted island called Sansara, unknownigly open a portal to another universe, unleashing dormant biomechanical entities. Three years later, Takuya Goroza returns to the island of Sansara urged by an enigmatic request by college chum Haruka Alford.

Another thread: Little does he know, his old companion isn't what he appears to be...

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Takuya Goroza (Toshio Furukawa) and Haruka Alford (Kazuhiko Inoue) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC, so the studio's house style defines how Daimajuu Gekitou Hagane no Oni looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Toshio Furukawa voicing Takuya Goroza gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

Characters & Voice Actors

Takuya Goroza
Takuya Goroza
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Toshio Furukawa
Toshio Furukawa
Japanese
Haruka Alford
Haruka Alford
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Kazuhiko Inoue
Kazuhiko Inoue
Japanese
Rui
Rui
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Sakiko Tamagawa
Sakiko Tamagawa
Japanese

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