Majestic Prince (franchise)
| Majestic Prince | |
| マジェスティックプリンス | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mecha, Science fiction |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Rando Ayamine |
| Illustrated by | Hikaru Niijima |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Monthly Hero's |
| Original run | 2011 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Keitaro Motonaga |
| Written by | Rieko Yoshida Fumihiko Shimo |
| Music by | Toshiyuki Watanabe |
| Studio | Dogakobo, Orange |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, tvk, KBS (and 24 other TV stations) |
| Original run | April 4, 2013 – present |
| Episodes | 24 |
Majestic Prince (マジェスティックプリンス) is a Japanese manga written by Rando Ayamine and illustrated by Hikaru Niijima. An anime adaptation was announced in the November 2012 issue of Weekly Hero's magazine under the expanded title of Galactic Armored Fleet Majestic Prince (銀河機攻隊 マジェスティックプリンス, Ginga Kikōtai Majesutikku Purinsu).[1] The anime has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks. It began airing on TV on April 4, 2013, and is being streamed with English subtitles by Crunchyroll.[2]
Plot
In the year 2110, where humanity has expanded its frontier into space in its drive for new resources, advances in genetic engineering research that allow humans to adapt to the new frontier, lead to the advent of evolved children. Soon after, Earth is threatened by the Wulgaru, an advanced alien race that is quickly advancing into the Solar System despite their invading force is much smaller in numbers, forcing the Earth forces to have the evolved children trained as soldiers.
Team Rabbits, a quintet of evolved children whose lack of teamwork prevents them from reaching their true potential is selected to take part in the MJP Project, piloting cutting edge mecha powered by the "JURIA system", whose effectiveness in combat is increased according to the survival instincts of whoever uses it. Will Team Rabbits have what it takes become the heroes of Earth, or is it their fate to be eternally known as the Zannen 5?
Characters
Team Rabbits
- Izuru Hitachi (ヒタチ・イズル, Hitachi Izuru)
- Voiced by: Hiroki Aiba
- The main protagonist and leader of Team Rabbits, piloting the all-round mecha "Red 5". He is a positive thinker whose dream is to become a hero and loves to draw manga. He is 16 years old.
- Toshikazu Asagi (アサギ・トシカズ, Asagi Toshikazu)
- Voiced by: Shintaro Asanuma
- Forward of Team Rabbits, piloting the attack oriented mecha "Blue 1". He has an extreme case of stage fright and has a chronically upset stomach. He is 17 years old making him the oldest member of Team Rabbits.
- Tamaki Irie (イリエ・タマキ, Irie Tamaki)
- Voiced by: Yuka Iguchi
- Booster of Team Rabbits, piloting the heavily armored "Rose 3", a mecha specialized to put enemy formations in disarray with its speed. A romantic convict, she has a tendency to ask whoever men she finds handsome to be her boyfriend, without even getting to know them better, leading to her being always rejected. She is 15 years old, and the youngest member of Team Rabbits.
- Kei Kugimiya (クギミヤ・ケイ, Kugimiya Kei)
- Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa
- Control of Team Rabbits, she pilots the sensor/radar oriented "Purple 2". She has excellent hearing and the hobby of making sweets with 100% sugar. She is 16 years old.
- Ataru Suruga (スルガ・アタル, Suruga Ataru)
- Voiced by: Junya Ikeda
- Gunner of Team Rabbits, pilots the "Gold 4", specialized in sniping and long-range support fire. A military geek, his enthusiasm with military hardware usually annoys those around him, including the girls he usually try to flirt with. He is 16 years old.
Team Doberman
- Randy Maxwell (ランディ・マクスウエル, Randi Makusuueru)
- Voiced by: Anri Katsu
- Leader of Team Doberman.
- Rakesh Chandrasekhar (ラケシュ・チャンドラセカール, Rakeshu Chandorasekāru)
- Voiced by: Yuki Fujiwara
- Sub-leader of Team Doberman.
- Patrick Hoyle (パトリック・ホイル, Patorikku Hoiru)
- Voiced by: Ayumu Murase
- Youngest member of Team Doberman.
Other Characters
- Daneel (ダニール, Daneeru)
- Voiced by: Chihiro Suzuki
- Jiato (ジアート, Jiaato)
- Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa
- Siegfried (ジークフリート, Jiikufuriito)
- Voiced by: Hirofumi Nojima
- Simon Gato (シモン・ガトゥ, Shimon Gotou)
- Voiced by: Hiroki Tochi
- Giuliano (ジュリアーノ, Jiuliano)
- Voiced by: Kosuke Toriumi
- Amane (アマネ, Amane)
- Voiced by: Masumi Asano
- Rin Suzukaze (スズカ・ゼリン, Suzukaze Rin)
- Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro
- Reika Saionji (Saionji Reika)
- Voiced by: Sayaka Ohara
- Teoria (テオーリア, Teōria)
- Voiced by: Shizuka Ito
Episode list
Template:Japanese episode listTemplate:Japanese episode list| No. | Title | Original airdate |
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References
- ^ "Majestic Prince Space Robot Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ "Sentai Filmworks Adds Majestic Prince Robot Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
External links
- Official website Template:Ja icon
- Majestic Prince (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia