Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter Explained

Chōsoku Henkei Gyrozetter
Ja Kanji:超速変形ジャイロゼッター
Genre:Mecha science fiction
Developer:Square Enix
Genre:Digital Card RPG/Racing
Engine:Unreal Engine 3[1]
Platforms:Arcade
Released:31 May 2012
Developer:Square Enix
Genre:Digital Card RPG/Racing
Engine:Unreal Engine 3
Platforms:Nintendo 3DS
Released:13 June 2013
Type:manga
Author:Teruaki Mizuno
Publisher:Shueisha
Demographic:Shōnen
Imprint:Jump Comics
Magazine:Saikyō Jump
First:October 2012
Last:April 2014
Volumes:7
Type:tv series
Director:Shinji Takamatsu (chief)
Kunihiro Mori
Music:Naoki Satō
Studio:A-1 Pictures
Network:TXN (TV Tokyo), AT-X
First:2 October 2012
Last:24 September 2013
Episodes:51
Episode List:
  1. Episode list

is a media franchise by Square Enix which includes a series of arcade digital collectible card games, a Nintendo 3DS game, a manga series, and an anime television series.[2] [3] Later, Animax Asia aired the anime series from April 19, 2017.

Plot

In 21st century Japan, vehicles with artificial intelligence for increased safety, known as A.I. Cars, have revolutionized the automotive industry. Special schools teaching children to drive A.I. Cars have been established. One day, Kakeru Todoroki, a fifth grader of Arcadia Academy, is summoned by the school principal and given an A.I. Car with which to save humanity. The car, however, is actually also a transforming robot known as Gyrozetter. When Xenon, an evil organization bent on world domination, wreak havoc across New Yokohama City, Kakeru must gather the other "chosen drivers" foretold on the artifact known as the "Rosettagraph", and stop Xenon's evil plans.

Characters

The main protagonist of the series, and the first of the six chosen drivers selected by Arcadia. A young carefree boy who was very polite, and never forgets to smile and bow at whoever he met, although he regularly displayed recklessness that almost got him into trouble. However, whenever he sees someone in danger, he would not think twice before rushing to help, but when his friends were in deep danger, or if they were hurt in front of him, Kakeru sets his outgoing personality aside and unleashes his repressed hatred at his enemies. He usually used the word depressingly as an adjective, much to Rinne's dismay. His Gyrozetter, Raibird, uses a short sword, called "Thunderclap Blade", to deliver strikes at his enemies, and usually uses attacks based on Japanese wrestling moves, such as Lightning Slash, an diving attack. He has three Final Burst in the series

Media

Video games

The initial entry in the franchise was a 2012 arcade game, Chō Soku Henkei Gyrozetter, which incorporates a physical collectible card game. The game has two modes, car racing and robot battling. The arcade machine features a transforming input, which switches between a steering wheel for vehicle mode and a joystick for the robot battle mode.[4]

In 2013, a Nintendo 3DS port called was released.[5]

Manga

A manga adaptation of the series, written and illustrated by Teruaki Mizuno, was serialized in Shueisha's Saikyō Jump manga magazine from October 2012 to April 2014.

Anime

A total of three theme songs are used, one opening and two endings. The opening is Let's Go! by Masahiko Kondō, the first ending is Strobe and the second ending, used from episode 18, is One Step, both by TEMPURA KIDZ. The series started on 2 October 2012 and ended on 24 September 2013.

Episode list

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First . Joseph . Gyrozetter Game Uses Unreal 3 Engine, Has Overseas Plans . Anime News Network . en . 3 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Square Enix Streams Gyrozetter Game, Anime Trailers. 19 December 2011. 30 August 2012. Anime News Network.
  3. Web site: Square Enix's Gyrozetter Card Game Gets 2012 TV Anime. 1 December 2011. 30 August 2012. Anime News Network.
  4. Web site: Square Enix's Gyrozetter Card Game Gets 2012 TV Anime. 1 December 2011. Anime News Network. 30 August 2012.
  5. Web site: 「超速変形ジャイロゼッター アルバロスの翼」,国産自動車メーカー・スズキ,ダイハツが参戦。実在する車アルト/ワゴンR/タント/ムーヴなどがメカに変形. Inc. Aetas. www.4gamer.net. ja. 2020-04-22.