All over the world, children began to find mysterious cards that fell from the sky. The maps depicted unusual worlds and amazing monsters. Each monster had a certain ability. Amazing finds spawned a new game. No one could have thought that an interesting discovery would create a threat to all life on Earth. So begins the 1st season of the animated series "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan". The actors voicing the characters did an excellent job and presented their voices to the created heroes. Needless to say, this largely determined the success of the series?
General information about the series
Characteristic:
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy.
- Director: Hashimoto Mitsuo
- Studio: TMS.
- Release on the screens of Japan: April 5, 2007.
- Release on Russian screens: April 5, 2007.
- Audience: Kodomo (children under 12 years old).
Seasons
Issues:
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (TV-1) - 51 episodes.
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia (TV-2) - 52 episodes.
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders (TV-3) - 39 episodes.
- Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge (TV-4) - 46 episodes.
The 1st and 2nd seasons of “Desperate Fighters of Bakugan” were released in 2007 and 2008. Two years later, other seasons of the animated series called “Invasion of the Gandelians” and “Impulse of Mehtanium” were filmed.
"Desperate Fighters of Bakugan": Season 1
In the first season, we get acquainted with the main characters of the animated series and the actors (seiyu) engaged in voice acting. The main character is Dan Kuzo, he is an ordinary American teenager living in a quiet provincial town. Once a boy becomes the owner of mysterious cards. A game called "Bakugan" quickly attracts the attention of the hero. Soon, the guy realizes that the unusual monsters in the pictures are not at all toys. The creatures are very real, possess unique skills and are able to reach quite large sizes.
Among the participants in the contest is a mysterious man named Mask. Being subordinate to a certain Hel-Ji, he decides to establish dominance on Earth and the West — the planet from which strange creatures came from. Having gathered the best players, the Mask and his subordinates send the Bakugan of the losing opponents to the dimension of Death. A group of teenagers will have to enter into an unequal battle with evil and try to save both worlds.
The animated series "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan": Season 2
After parting with your beloved Bakugan, more than two years pass. Almost forgotten about the game, Dan encounters Drago and finds out that Bakugan needs help. Taking with them the best friend of Marucho, the characters of the 2nd season of “Desperate Fighters of Bakugan” are sent to New Westroy. The monastery of monsters is captured by vexes - the powerful inhabitants of the planet Vestal. Most of Vestal's population is peace-loving West. Veks turn out to be fighters, and each member of the group is a master of one of the six elements. Dan meets with the organizers of the Resistance Front, after which he will face the next enemies and free his friends from alien invaders.
After season 2, "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan", the creators of the series did not stop there and soon released more than 80 episodes of the popular anime.
main characters
In all seasons of the animated series "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan", the actors voiced the same characters, and there were no significant rearrangements in their composition. The main characters of the animated series are presented in the table.
Character | Seiyu - actors of the animated series "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan" | Bakugan | Element |
Dan Cuso is a schoolboy living in Wardinkton. He has a quick temper and never doubts his strength. The head and founder of "Desperate Fighters Bakugan." Wants to gain leadership in the game | Yu Kobayashi | Dragonoid Drago. Chief among the Bakugan. Initially fought under a contract, but ended up staying with Dan | Payros (Fire) |
Marucho Marukura is the smartest on the team. The son of a multi-billionaire. Familiar with electronic technology | Ryo Hirohashi | Preyas is a half-human semi-lizard. He has a cheerful character, likes to joke. Able to change elements to Darkus (Darkness) | Aquas (Water) |
Fleece Cuzo - Dan's lover. She hates being underestimated just because she is a girl. In love with Dan, but does not even admit it to herself to the last. Forever gets into a dispute with the main character on each issue | Erie Sendai | Tigress of the Tigerrara. Being faithful and reasonable, she acts as a reliable companion who can always be trusted. Respects his mistress, calling her mistress | Chaos (Light) |
Shun Kazami) - until Mask appeared, he was the best player. He prefers to achieve everything on his own, is rather withdrawn and avoids unnecessary conversations. He has been friends with Dan since childhood. | Chihiro Suzuki | Skyress is a phoenix bird. Cold-blooded and decisive in battle, always ready to support a partner | Ventus (Wind) |
Julie Trail is an optimistic fashionista, very naive, tries not to notice the negative | Risa Mizun | Grief - a giant giant. Slowness in battle is compensated by the huge force of blows | Sapperra (Earth) |
Alice Kazami is a kind and attractive girl working in a cafe of the Fleece family. Well versed in the game, although not involved in it | Mamiko Noto | | |
Photos of the characters of "Desperate Fighters of Bakugan" can be seen below.
TV series adaptation
The actors of the animated series “Desperate Fighters of Bakugan” did their best by putting passion and excitement into their voices, fear of an unknown enemy and the joy of a long-awaited victory. Not surprisingly, the anime gained recognition among fans of this genre. After the release of the series, several video games were released, undoubtedly worthy of attention.
A board game was also presented: metal magnetic balls became the personification of Bakugan, and cards revealed the essence of creatures after interacting with a magnet. Having stood on a card containing one of the 6 elements, the Bakugan gets the corresponding effects: increasing the power of attack or strengthening the defense. If the Bakugan of the rivals are on the same card, then the battle monster that has collected the most points of strength captures the field and is recognized as the winner in the battle. The one who wins three victories wins.