AM Driver
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AM Driver, known in Japan as , is an anime
series created by Studio Deen
. The series was created and directed by Isao Torada. The music was done by Kazunori Maruyama.
. To turn back this menace, warriors called AM Drivers are trained and armed with special weapons. These warriors are subjects of a kind of reality show. The AM Drivers constantly fight to protect the general public but also must maintain some level of showmanship to increase their popularity
. The most popular AM Drivers get larger budgets with which they may purchase more powerful weapons and defenses.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series created by Studio Deen
Studio DEEN
is a Japanese company that produces anime. Three years after Sunrise was founded in 1972, Studio Deen was established by Sunrise's members in 1975. As a result of this, anime shows such as Cowboy Bebop that were produced by Sunrise may have had assistance from Studio Deen.-Produced anime:* Urusei...
. The series was created and directed by Isao Torada. The music was done by Kazunori Maruyama.
Plot
In a future world, the earth is besieged by "bugchines" or destructive mechaMecha
A mech , is a science fiction term for a large walking bipedal tank or robot, including ones on treads and animal shapes.-Characteristics:...
. To turn back this menace, warriors called AM Drivers are trained and armed with special weapons. These warriors are subjects of a kind of reality show. The AM Drivers constantly fight to protect the general public but also must maintain some level of showmanship to increase their popularity
Popularity
Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or common, or having a high social status. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's personal value systems and form a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as management, politics, and entertainment, among...
. The most popular AM Drivers get larger budgets with which they may purchase more powerful weapons and defenses.
Characters
- Jenus Dira
- Ragna Laurairia
- Mary Fastia
- Scene Pierce
- Rochetes Kiss
- Kook "KK" Karland
- Dark Kalhole
- Taft Krema
- June Frum: A Member of the Puff Unit and Julie's younger twin sister, having her ponytail to the left side of her head.
- Julie Frum: A Member of the Puff Unit and June's older twin sister, having her ponytail to the right side of her head.
- Paf Shining
- Gan Jardie
- Gangrid Diglahze
- Ivan Nyrguise
Cast
- Jenus Dira: Kousuke KujiraiKousuke Kujiraiis a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Jenath Dira in the Get Ride! Amdriver anime series and Kaoru Kaidoh and The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation, and as Panther in Eyeshield 21.-Career:He works primarily in stage...
- Ragna Laurairia: Masaya MatsukazeMasaya Matsukazeis a Japanese actor, voice actor, and radio personality who is formerly affiliated with Big Apple and now affiliated with Radix Mobanimation's Multicye division...
- Mary Fastia: Chieko HondaChieko Hondais a Japanese voice actor.-Notable voice roles:*After War Gundam X *Akihabara Dennō Gumi *Bosco Adventure *Devil Hunter Yohko *Dragonball *Dragon Century...
- Scene Pierce: Koji YusaKoji Yusais a Japanese voice actor born in Osaka Prefecture and raised in Kyoto Prefecture. He is best known for his roles in Choja Raideen , the Sonic Series , Bleach , Ikki Tousen , Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro , Zettai Karen Children and Kamen Rider Den-O...
- Rochetes Kiss: Jun FukuyamaJun Fukuyamais a voice actor. He was previously represented by Aoni Production and Production Baobab, and is now represented by . In 2007, he won the first Seiyu Awards for the best actor in leading role as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass...
- Kook "KK" Karland: Hiroki TakahashiHiroki Takahashiis a Japanese voice actor best known for the role of Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis, Kenji Harima in School Rumble and Katsuya Jonouchi in Yu-Gi-Oh. He works at Big Shot/Interchannel. He also has voice acted in some yaoi Drama CD's such as Love Neco, and Koi cha no Osahou...
- Dark Kalhole: Teruaki Ogawa
- Taft Krema: Isshin ChibaIsshin Chibais a Japanese voice actor who currently works for Arts Vision. He is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the Tekken series.-Anime:*Aoki Densetsu Shoot *.hack//SIGN *Bleach *Chobits...
- Julie Frim: Mika Sakenobe
- June Frum: Akiko Kokayashi
- Paf Shining:Hiroko KasaharaHiroko KasaharaHiroko Kasahara is a popular seiyū and J-pop singer.She sang the ending theme song of the PlayStation 2 RPG, Shadow Hearts, titled Ending Theme ~ Shadow Hearts, and the ending theme of the PC and Playstation 2 visual novel Ever17: the Out of Infinity, titled Aqua Stripe- Notable voice roles :*...
- Gan Jardie:Juurouta Kosugi
- Gangrid Diglahze: Masami IwasakiMasami Iwasakiis a Japanese voice actor. Most but not all of his roles are minions or ruffians.-Anime:* Birdy * Koji Kuroki, Cerberus, Kaoru Hatsujo, Morgan, and other misc. in * Roland/Isono * Akazawa Yoshiro...
- Ivan Nyrguise: Kazunari KojimaKazunari Kojimais a Japanese seiyu born in Tokyo, Japan, on December 12, 1977.-Anime:*Nilgis in AM Driver*Bianco in Ashita no Nadja*Kuruman in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo*Wada in Capeta*Phantomon; Sorcerymon in Digimon Frontier...
- Sera May: Risa Mizuno
- Wilcott: Kazuo HayashiKazuo Hayashiis a Japanese actor and Japanese voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Theater Echo, and is skilled in Buyō.-Television animation:*Ippotsu Kanta-kun *Legendary Giant God Ideon *Pocket Monsters...
- Jack Ponjo: Kousuke Toriumi
- Shasha: MycoMyco (singer)Myco is a Japanese singer, voice actress, and radio personality.She was the vocalist for the band Changin' My Life, which was formed in 2001 and disbanded in 2003. She was the voice actor for the main character of the hit anime Full Moon o Sagashite, Mitsuki, and the band did the music for the...
- Kathy Morton: Noriko Namiki
- Nick Kio: Tadahisa SaizenTadahisa SaizenTadahisa Saizen is a seiyuu born in Tokyo on 25 September 1964.-Voice roles:* Fate/stay night * Get Backers * Gundam Seed Destiny...
- Nana Matthew Dah: Tomoko Sadohara
- Joy Leon: Toshiyuki ToyonagaToshiyuki Toyonagais a Japanese seiyū and actor.-Anime:* Ballad of a Shinigami * Capeta * Durarara!! * Fresh Pretty Cure! * Get Ride! Amdriver...
Music
- Opening Theme:
- "Silent Moon" by HIRO☆TAKAMI
- "READY?" by Kousuke Kujirai
- Ending Theme:
- "Straight From My Heart" by Northern Bright
- "Second Stage" by Nasuka