“Elite pilot Yuushirou Gouwa uncovers dark family secrets while testing Japan's revolutionary Tactical Armor suits amid global conflict.”
Gasaraki
ガサラキ
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Synopsis
Elite pilot Yuushirou Gouwa uncovers dark family secrets while testing Japan's revolutionary Tactical Armor suits amid global conflict.
At the start of the 21st century, Japan plunges into a state of financial and political decline. In an attempt to revitalize their nation, the army develops the next generation of battlefield weapons in the form of tactical suits known as Tactical Armor (TA). Despite giving a significant advantage in mobility, TAs place a heavy strain on their pilots, and few people are capable of handling them. Yuushirou Gouwa is one such talented pilot who is unusually adept at steering these new machines. As the fourth son of the esteemed Gouwa family, Yuushirou is no stranger to the influence of powerful authority. His abilities and knowledge of the TAs are soon tested, as other geopolitical entities are also attempting to develop their own combat-ready versions. Things take a dire turn when Yuushirou encounters a mysterious girl, who cautions him of the future that awaits them should he revive a "terror." While he tries to heed the warning, Yuushirou's family may be more involved in the rising conflict than they let on.
What people say
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Derived from 13 sampled reviews
What 13 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.64 · some divergence
3.8 pts
Recommenders 7.8 · others 4.0
↓ 1.92
Running avg · Oct 2007 → Jul 2016
- 10 “This anime transcends typical expectations by offering a sophisticated exploration of political family relationships through the lens of Japanese Noh theater. The series demands serious cultural...”
- 7 “Gasaraki’s realistic mecha designs and its exploration of war politics and soldierly dilemmas give it a distinctive edge, while Noh drama and early Japanese history add unique cultural texture. Yet...”
- 8 “Gasaraki delivers an unexpectedly powerful atmospheric experience with genuine depth and poetic artistry that transcends typical anime conventions. However, the narrative suffers from poorly...”
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- Format 25 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 25m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1998 – Mar 1999 Fall 1998
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0713 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- TV Osaka Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
- Atelier Musa Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor
- Nozomi Entertainment Licensor