TV-Series
Description
"Tekkaman Blade" is a science fiction anime series set in a future where Earth is under constant threat from an alien species known as the Radam. The Radam have invaded the planet, using their advanced technology and biomechanical creatures called Tekkamen to subjugate humanity. In response, Earth's Space Knights organization develops the Tekkaman system, a powerful exosuit designed to combat the Radam. The protagonist, D-Boy, is a young man who becomes the Tekkaman known as Blade after being captured and experimented on by the Radam. He manages to escape their control but retains the ability to transform into a Tekkaman, using his newfound powers to fight against his former captors.

D-Boy's transformation into Blade comes with significant risks, as prolonged use of the Tekkaman system places immense strain on his body and mind. Additionally, he must confront his own past, including the trauma of being turned into a weapon by the Radam and the loss of his family. Throughout the series, D-Boy battles other Tekkamen, who are often former humans like himself, now fully under Radam control. These encounters are emotionally charged, as D-Boy struggles with the moral implications of fighting those who were once innocent victims.

The narrative explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the cost of war. D-Boy's journey is marked by his efforts to protect humanity while grappling with the fear of losing his humanity himself. The Space Knights, led by Commander Aki, provide support and camaraderie, but D-Boy's isolation and the burden of his mission remain central to the story. Key characters include Noal, D-Boy's younger brother who becomes the Tekkaman Evil, and Miyuki, a fellow Space Knight who forms a close bond with D-Boy. Their relationships add depth to the narrative, highlighting the personal stakes of the conflict.

As the series progresses, the true nature of the Radam and their plans for Earth are revealed, culminating in a climactic battle that tests D-Boy's resolve and humanity. The story balances intense action sequences with moments of introspection, creating a compelling exploration of the human condition in the face of overwhelming adversity. "Tekkaman Blade" is a gripping tale of heroism, loss, and the enduring struggle to preserve one's identity in a world consumed by war.
Information
Tekkaman Blade
宇宙の騎士テッカマンブレード
Teknoman
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 49
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 02/18/1992 – 02/02/1993
Categories
Genre
AdventureActionDramaRomance
Settings
MilitarySci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Skywalking Superman
2Lonely Warrior
3Treachery of the Defense Force
4A Senseless Desertion in the Face of the Enemy
5Kill Me
6Tek Set Disabled
7The Launch of the Mobile Unit Pegas
8The Mysterious War Journalist
9Rescue! The Jupiter Crew
10A Lullaby in the Flames of War
11D-Boy File
12The Red Terror, Evil
13The Destined Siblings
14A Devil Devides the Ties of Blood
15Demon God Reborn
16Portret of Treachery
17The Steel Savior
18The Price of Glory
19Warrior with a Caged Heart
20Resurrected, the Transformation
21A Feeling of Love and Death
22Miyuki's Decision
23Bloody Reunion
24Ripped Open Past
25New Demons
26Life Threatening Battle
27The Legacy
28The White Majin
29Flowers in the Battlefield
30A Father's Memory
31The Town of Vengeance
32A Girl, Forever Waiting
33Wilderness Reunion
34Siblings of Dark and Light
35Enemy in the Midst
36Bloody Battle! Axe!
37Wearing Down, Mind and Body
38Labyrinth of Death
39Extreme Warrior Blastor
40The Fight and Love of Two
41Evil, Devil That Revives
42Collision! The Red Foe!
43The Bullet of Separation
44The Approaching Darkness
45The True Colours of the Invaders
46The House Where Time Stood Still
47Fate of Darkness and Death
48Valiant! Evil Dies
49The Burning Life
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Screenplay
    Mayori Sekijima
    Masaharu Amiya
    Hiroyuki Kawasaki
    Katsuhiko Chiba
    Nobuaki Kishima
    Kuniaki Yamashita
    Seiko Watanabe
  • Unit Director
    Akihiko Nishiyama
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Hideki Tonokatsu
    Ichirō Itano
    Yoshio Suzuki
    Hidetoshi Yoshida
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Kazuya Miyazaki
    Junko Tsutsumi
    Setsuo Takase
    Daisuke Chiba
    Yoshizō Tsuda
    Raisen Hanyū
    Takafumi Sano
  • Character Design
  • Animation Director
    Hirotoshi Sano
    Masami Suda
    Shigeki Kuhara
    Ichirō Itano
    Akira Kano
    Tomokazu Tokoro
    Chūichi Iguchi
    Hirohide Shikishima
    Shigeru Katō
    Naoyuki Itō
    Masato Muroi
    Takeshi Sera
    Kou Aiba
    Nonomi Nekono
    Art Ayumu
  • Sound Director
  • Producer
    Motoki Ueda
    Mutsuo Shimizu
    Hidenori Itahashi
  • Series Composition
    Mayori Sekijima
  • Storyboard
    Ryūtarō Nakamura
    Akihiko Nishiyama
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Kōji Sawai
    Hideki Tonokatsu
    Ichirō Itano
    Junichi Sakata
    Yoshio Suzuki
    Hidetoshi Yoshida
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Yasuhiko Yamamoto
    Raisen Hanyū
    Fushimi Azuma
    Iota Hashimoto
  • Music
    Kaoru Wada
  • Art Director
    Yoshimi Umino
  • Mechanical design
    Yoshinori Sayama
  • Director of Photography
    Kōtarō Yokoyama
Production
  • Production
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    Tatsunoko Production
    TV Tokyo
    Music
    Opening
    Ep. 1-26
    “Reason”
    Ep. 0-27
    “Reason”
    Ep. 27-49
    “Eternally Lonely”
    Ep. 28-49
    “Eien no Kodoku" (永遠の孤独; Eternal Loneliness)”
    Ending
    Ep. 0-27
    “Energy of Love”
    Ep. 28-49
    “Lonely Heart”
    Insert songs
    Ep. 40
    “Energy of Love”
    Ep. 40
    “Gozen 0-Ji" (午前0時)”
    Ep. 40
    “Meditation”
    Ep. 46
    “Once More Again”
    Ep. 48
    “Masquerade" (マスカレード)”