TV-Series
Description
"Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs" is a science fiction anime series set in a futuristic frontier where humanity has expanded into space, colonizing planets and establishing a new way of life. The story revolves around the New Frontier Alliance, a governing body that oversees these colonies, and the threat posed by the Outriders, a renegade faction seeking to conquer the galaxy. To combat this threat, the New Frontier Alliance forms the Ramrod Unit, an elite team of Star Sheriffs tasked with maintaining peace and order.

The central characters of the series are Saber Rider, the courageous and skilled leader of the Ramrod Unit; April Eagle, a sharp and resourceful intelligence officer; Colt, a laid-back yet highly capable sharpshooter; and Fireball, a hot-headed mechanic with a knack for engineering. Together, they pilot the Ramrod, a transforming combat vehicle that combines advanced technology with formidable firepower, allowing them to confront the Outriders' forces effectively.

The Outriders, led by the enigmatic Nemesis, employ a combination of advanced weaponry and cunning strategies to destabilize the New Frontier Alliance. Nemesis, a mysterious and ruthless commander, is aided by a group of loyal subordinates, including the cunning General Gattler and the relentless Commander Eagle. The conflict between the Ramrod Unit and the Outriders drives much of the narrative, with each episode featuring battles, strategic maneuvers, and moral dilemmas as the Star Sheriffs strive to protect the colonies and uphold justice.

The series blends elements of space opera, westerns, and mecha anime, creating a unique setting where high-tech weaponry and frontier-style adventures coexist. The episodic structure allows for a mix of standalone missions and overarching storylines, with character development and interpersonal dynamics playing a significant role. Themes of loyalty, bravery, and the struggle between order and chaos are explored as the Star Sheriffs face both external threats and internal challenges.

"Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs" is notable for its action-packed sequences, memorable characters, and a balance of lighthearted moments with more serious undertones. The series remains a classic example of 1980s anime, combining futuristic storytelling with timeless themes of heroism and adventure.
Information
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs
星銃士ビスマルク
Saber Rider und die Star Sheriffs
Star Musketeer Bismark
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 52
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 10/01/1984 – 09/01/1985
Categories
Genre
AdventureAction
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Star Sheriff Round Up
2Cavalry Command Pt 1
3Jesse's Revenge Pt 2
4Iguana Get To Know You
5Little Hombre
6The Greatest Show on the New Frontier
7Little Pardner
8Brawlin' Is My Callin'
9Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away
10Castle of the Mountain Haze
11Oh Boy! Dinosaurs!
12Four Leaf Clover
13The Highlanders
14What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation?
15Jesse Blue
16Showdown at Cimarron Pass
17The Saber and the Tomahawk
18All That Glitters
19Sole Survivor
20Legend of the Santa Fe Express
21Snake Eyes
22Famous Last Words Pt 1
23Sharpshooter Pt 2
24The Monarch Supreme Pt 3
25Gattler's Last Stand
26Dooley
27The Hole In The Wall Gang
28The All Galaxy Grand Prix
29Snowblind
30Tranquility
31Bad Day at Dry Gulch
32Snowcone
33Sneaky Spies
34Stampede
35The Challenge Pt 1
36The Challenge Pt 2
37Born On The Bayou
38April Rides
39The Walls of Red Wing
40Jesse's Girl
41The Amazing Lazardo
42I Forgot!
43Lend Me Your Ears
44Born To Run Pt 1
45Legend of the Lost World Pt 2
46The Rescue Pt 3
47Eagle Has Landed Pt 4
48Cease Fire Pt 5
49Alamo Moon Pt 6
50The Nth Degree Pt 7
51Who Is Nemesis? Pt 8
52Happy Trails Pt 9
Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Akira Shigino
  • Series Composition
    Mitsuru Majima
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Yokoyama
    Norio Kashima
    Masami Anno
    Hiroshi Yoshida
    Akira Shigino
    Shigeru Morikawa
    Kazuhiko Ikegami
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Rei Hidaka
    Makoto Nagao
    Saburō Nodera
  • Music
    Osamu Totsuka
  • Art Director
    Geki Katsumata
  • Mecha design
    Yasuhiro Moriki
  • Director of Photography
    Takeshi Fukuda
  • Producer
    Norio Hatsukawa
    Yuko Mitsumori
  • Director
    Masami Anno
  • Screenplay
    Mitsuru Majima
    Kazuhito Hisajima
    Minoru Shinbayashi
    Mitsuo Aimono
    Tokie Sasano
  • Episode Director
    Kenichi Yatagai
    Hiroyuki Yokoyama
    Yūsaku Saotome
    Masami Anno
    Takashi Tanazawa
    Akira Shigino
    Shigeru Morikawa
    Kazuhiko Ikegami
    Minoru Shinbayashi
    Rei Hidaka
  • Character Design
    Shigeru Katō
  • Animation Director
    Hiroyuki Okiura
    Takashi Watanabe
    Hiroshi Ōsaka
    Kenichi Ōnuki
    Shigenori Kageyama
    Moriyasu Taniguchi
    Yorifusa Yamaguchi
    Saburō Takada
    Yoshiharu Fukushima
    Hidekazu Ohara
    Akira Shigino
    Shigeru Katō
    Tadashi Yahata
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Tamotsu Tanaka
    Keiichirō Kimura
    Asao Takahashi
    Hiroyuki Ikegami
    Katsutoshi Kobayashi
    Osamu Kamijō
    Hyeong-In Park
    Woo-Young Jung
    Tadashi Hasegawa
  • Sound Director
    Shigeharu Shiba
  • Executive producer
    Yūji Nunokawa
    Yoshitaki Suzuki
Production
  • Production
    Nippon Television Network
    Studio Pierrot