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.
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.
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
- Pegas / Narrator
- BladeDavid Thomas
- Shara Carter/Teknoman Rapier
- Grant Goddard/Teknoman Axe
- Conrad Carter/Teknoman Darkon
- Commander Jamison
- Cain Carter/Teknoman Sabre
- Maggie MathersonAlma MorenoAmparo Climent
- Nick Carter/Teknoman Blade
- Ringo.
- Chief JamisonHéctor Cantolla
- Balzac St. Jacques
- Teknoman Blade
- Aki Kisaragi
- Shinya Aiba/Tekkaman Evil
- Chief Heinrich Von Freeman
- Rebin
- Miyuki Aiba/Tekkaman RapierYūko Mizutani
- Balzack Asimov
- Honda
- Slade / Teknoman
- Ringo
- Kengo Moroto/Teknoman Lance
- Catherine Aiyama/Teknoman Sword
- Mac MacElroy
- Richard "Ringo" Vereuse
- Tina Corman
- General Xerxes GaltArturo Casanova
- Star Summers
- Fritz Heidenreich/Teknoman Dagger
- DarkonMiguel Zúñiga
- Tina
- General HaltJuan Luis Rovira
- Milly
- Noal Vereuse
- Takaya "D-Boy" Aiba/Tekkaman Blade
- Morotoh/Tekkaman Lance
- Kengo Aiba/Tekkaman Omega
- General ColbertShinya Ōtaki
- Goddado/Tekkaman Axe
- Hun Rii/Tekkaman Sword
Comment(s)
Staff
- Director
- ScreenplayMayori SekijimaMasaharu AmiyaHiroyuki KawasakiKatsuhiko ChibaNobuaki KishimaKuniaki YamashitaSeiko Watanabe
- Unit DirectorAkihiko NishiyamaMasaharu TomodaHideki TonokatsuIchirō ItanoYoshio SuzukiHidetoshi YoshidaHiroshi MatsuzonoKazuya MiyazakiJunko TsutsumiSetsuo TakaseDaisuke ChibaYoshizō TsudaRaisen HanyūTakafumi Sano
- Character Design
- Animation DirectorHirotoshi SanoMasami SudaShigeki KuharaIchirō ItanoAkira KanoTomokazu TokoroChūichi IguchiHirohide ShikishimaShigeru KatōNaoyuki ItōMasato MuroiTakeshi SeraKou AibaNonomi NekonoArt Ayumu
- Sound Director
- ProducerMotoki UedaMutsuo ShimizuHidenori Itahashi
- Series CompositionMayori Sekijima
- StoryboardRyūtarō NakamuraAkihiko NishiyamaMasaharu TomodaKōji SawaiHideki TonokatsuIchirō ItanoJunichi SakataYoshio SuzukiHidetoshi YoshidaHiroshi MatsuzonoYasuhiko YamamotoRaisen HanyūFushimi AzumaIota Hashimoto
- MusicKaoru Wada
- Art DirectorYoshimi Umino
- Mechanical designYoshinori Sayama
- Director of PhotographyKōtarō Yokoyama
Production
- ProductionSotsu Co., Ltd.Tatsunoko ProductionTV Tokyo
Relations
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)”





