The Brave Express Might Gaine
Encyclopedia
is an anime
television series series begun in 1993, created by Sunrise
' under the direction of Shinji Takamatsu, and was the fourth in the Yūsha metaseries funded by Takara
and produced by Sunrise.
Catherine Vuitton
Shogun
Mifune
The entire team can link into a single train. The order of the Yusha Tokkyuu is Drill Tokkyuu (carrying Kaisers 1-5) > Locomoriser (carrying Gaine and Might Wing) > Dangan Tokkyuu > Animal Tokkyuu (all four) > Rescue Tokkyuu. At full speed, the trains can perform the Joint Dragon Fire attack, which engulfes the whole train in fire while rushing at full speed.
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....
television series series begun in 1993, created by Sunrise
Sunrise (company)
is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise. It is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings. Its former name was Nippon Sunrise, and prior to that, Sunrise Studios...
' under the direction of Shinji Takamatsu, and was the fourth in the Yūsha metaseries funded by Takara
Takara
Takara Co., Ltd. was a Japanese toy company founded in 1955, that merged with another prominent Japanese toy company, Tomy Co., Ltd., on March 1, 2006 to form Takara Tomy, also known in English as TOMY Company Ltd....
and produced by Sunrise.
Story
Senpuuji Maito is a billionaire crime fighting teenager, taking up his father's company and assets at the age of only 15. Taking control of the Might Gaine team of robots that his late father created, Senpuuji and his free thinking robot teams take on the crime lords that plague Neo Tokyo City.Heroes
- Voiced by Nobuyuki HiyamaNobuyuki Hiyamais a Japanese voice actor currently affiliated with Arts Vision.-Profile:* Sometimes credited as: Shuji Hiyama , Osamuyuki Hiyama * Year Enrolled into the Voice-Acting Industry: 1987...
- A 15-year old billionaire and leader of the Brave Express team. He pilots the Might Wing, Might Kaiser, and (Great) Might Gaine with the assistance of Gaine. Whenever villains cause trouble, he is the one who stops their plans. His parents died three years ago in a traffic accident.
- Voiced by Masami KikuchiMasami Kikuchiis a veteran voice actor who was born in Nagano. He works for Kenyu Office.-Anime:* Air Gear * Aoki Densetsu Shoot * The Brave Express Might Gaine * Captain Tsubasa J...
- A friend of Maito and chief mechanic, he is the one who helped design the Bombers.
- Voiced by Akiko YajimaAkiko Yajima, born May 4, 1967, is a Japanese voice actress from Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture.-Anime:*Battle Athletes Victory *Berserk *The Big O *Blood+...
- A girl who studies in a high school. She tends to get involved in the crimes committed by the villains with no reason, but Maito always comes to rescue her. They get to know each other because of that. She becomes the girlfriend of Maito when the animation goes on.
Villains
Wolfgang- Voiced by Masaharu SatōMasaharu Satois a Japanese voice actor currently working for Aoni Production.Along with the late Kōji Totani, he is considered the No. 1 supporting actor of the Japanese voice acting world....
- A German professor of robot technology, he holds the ambition that makes the strongest robot in the world. Hiryu and Gohryu are his products.
- Voiced by Yū ShimakaYu Shimakais a Japanese voice actor . He was born on May 6, 1949 in the Nagano Prefecture. He was formerly affiliated with Production Baobab, and is now affiliated with Production Aigumi.-Television animation:*Animaniacs...
- A don of the Asian Mafia from China, Lou is easily recognizable due to his large, bump-covered nose and a loud green bird perched on his shoulder. He sells various robots to the highest bidder in order to commit crimes. After losing control over the Mafia due to Purple's intervention, he ends up selling ramenRamenis a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...
.
Catherine Vuitton
- Voiced by Shōko Kanoki
- A French woman, a boss of "Pink Cat" the confederacy of thieves. To keep her beauty, she often steals the jewel and the adornment for her desire.
Shogun
Shogun
A was one of the hereditary military dictators of Japan from 1192 to 1867. In this period, the shoguns, or their shikken regents , were the de facto rulers of Japan though they were nominally appointed by the emperor...
Mifune
- Voiced by Kiyoyuki YanadaKiyoyuki YanadaKiyoyuki Yanada is a seiyū who was born in Tokyo. He was a member of 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*After School in the Teacher's Lounge *Baten Kaitos...
- An American who is dressed in SamuraiSamuraiis the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. According to translator William Scott Wilson: "In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning to wait upon or accompany a person in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term in Japanese, saburau...
style. He plots to reconquer all of Japan, to regain an old-fashioned, traditional Japanese culture.
- Voiced by Hikaru MidorikawaHikaru Midorikawais a Japanese voice actor from Otawara, Tochigi who is represented by Aoni Production.He is most known for the roles of Softon in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Tamahome in Fushigi Yugi, Seiran Shi in Saiunkoku Monogatari, Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, Zelgadis Greywords in...
- The rival of Maito, also well known as "Joe the Ace". He used to be an ace pilot in the army. Wolfgang gives him and in order to defeat Might Gaine.
Might Gaine
- Great Might Gaine Perfect Mode - Great Might Gaine with Might Gunner forming new shoulder blades and a shoulder-mounted cannon.
- Great Might Gaine - The combination of both Might Gaine and Might Kaiser.
- Might Gaine - The combination of the Might Wing, Gaine and the Locomizer. This is the series' main mecha.
- Might Wing - Maito's jet. It also has a train mode (400 Series Shinkansen400 Series ShinkansenThe was a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type operated by East Japan Railway Company between 1992 and 2010 on Tsubasa services on Japan's first Mini-shinkansen line, the Yamagata Shinkansen branch from the main Tōhoku Shinkansen....
). The Might Wing becomes an arm for Might Gaine when combined with Gaine and the Locomizer. - Gaine (Voiced by Daiki NakamuraDaiki Nakamurais a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* The Brave Express Might Gaine * Colorful * Cromartie High School * Grandpa Danger...
) - Artificially intelligent robot with the ability to transform to a train (300 Series Shinkansen300 Series ShinkansenThe is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen train type introduced in 1992 on the Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen lines, initially for use on the fastest Nozomi services, being capable of...
). Gaine becomes an arm for Might Gaine when combined with the Might Wing and the Locomizer. When Maito pilots Might Kaiser, Gaine's AI takes control of Might Gaine. - Locomizer - A super train. It becomes the core component of Might Gaine, forming the torso, legs and the head when combined with the Might Wing and Gaine. It can also expand its rear section to carry the train modes of Gaine and the Might Wing.
- Might Wing - Maito's jet. It also has a train mode (400 Series Shinkansen
- Might Kaiser/Kaiser Jet - Two alternate combinations of the Kaiser Machines 1-5, the Kaiser Drill and the Kaiser Carrier. This is the series' secondary mecha.
- - This is the combined train form of the Kaiser Drill and Kaiser Carrier.
- Kaiser Drill - This is the main train that pulls the Kaiser Carrier, piloted by Maito. When forming Might Kaiser with the Kaiser Machines, it forms the torso and the head.
- Kaiser Carrier - Train car that carries the Kaiser Machines. It is pulled by Kaiser Drill.
- Kaiser Machines - Numbered 1 to 5, initially stored in the Kaiser Carrier. Kaiser 1 is a jet that becomes the breastplate of Might Kaiser. Kaiser 2 is a drill that becomes the arm of Might Kaiser. Kaiser 3 is a back hoe that becomes the arm of Might Kaiser. Kaiser 4 is a steamroller that becomes the leg of Might Kaiser. Kaiser 5 is a bulldozer that becomes the leg of Might Kaiser.
- - This is the combined train form of the Kaiser Drill and Kaiser Carrier.
- Might Gaine - The combination of the Might Wing, Gaine and the Locomizer. This is the series' main mecha.
- Might Gunner//Perfect Cannon (Voiced by Katsumi SuzukiKatsumi Suzukiis a Japanese voice actor. He is best known as the voice of Kagome's grandfather in InuYasha after Ginzo Matsuo's death. He currently works at Arts Vision.-Television animation:*Kagome's grandfather in InuYasha*Ben Robbins in Kaleido Star...
) - A robot that can become both a train and a cannon. The cannon component is Might Gunner's torso when in robot mode.
- Great Might Gaine - The combination of both Might Gaine and Might Kaiser.
Bombers
The Bombers are a group of artificially intelligent robots, each capable of transforming into a robot, a train, an animal they are designed after, and an alternate armored version of a train. The first three or all four of the Bombers, in their armored train forms, are known as the when linked together. The typical order is Lio Bomber > Dino Bomber > Bird Bomber (> Horn Bomber).- Battle Bomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - Super robot formed by all the Bombers. It has a lion head extending from a neck as an ornament on its chest.
- Tribomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - Super robot formed by Lio Bomber, Bird Bomber and Dino Bomber. It has a more traditional robot head.
- Lio Bomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - He can transform into a robot, a train ((200 Series Type 2000 Shinkansen200 Series ShinkansenThe is a Shinkansen high-speed train type introduced by Japan National Railways for the Tōhoku Shinkansen and Jōetsu Shinkansen high-speed rail lines in Japan, and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company . They actually predate the 100 series trains, having been built between 1980 and 1986...
)) and a lion. When forming Tribomber or Battle Bomber, Lio Bomber becomes the torso and the head. - Bird Bomber (Voiced by Masami KikuchiMasami Kikuchiis a veteran voice actor who was born in Nagano. He works for Kenyu Office.-Anime:* Air Gear * Aoki Densetsu Shoot * The Brave Express Might Gaine * Captain Tsubasa J...
) - He can transform into a robot, a train (Narita ExpressNarita Express, abbreviated as N'EX, is a limited express train service operated since 1991 by East Japan Railway Company , serving Narita International Airport from various Greater Tokyo Area stations. Services are approximately half-hourly in the mornings and evenings, and hourly through the middle of the day...
) and a bird. When forming Tribomber or Battle Bomber, Bird Bomber becomes the left side of the combination, forming the arm, the waist and the leg. - Dino Bomber (Voiced by Hirohiko KakegawaHirohiko Kakegawais a Japanese actor. He has starred in a number of anime series, such as Transformers and Turn A Gundam. He enjoys softball, ice-skating and tennis.-Appearances:*Saint Seiya *Transformers: The Headmasters...
) - He can transform into a robot, a train (Hitachi (Japanese train)Hitachi (Japanese train)is the general name for limited express train services operated by East Japan Railway Company on the Jōban Line between Ueno Station in Tokyo and Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture and Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture....
) and a dinosaur. When forming Tribomber or Battle Bomber, Dino Bomber becomes the right side of the combination, forming the arm, the waist and the leg.
- Lio Bomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - He can transform into a robot, a train ((200 Series Type 2000 Shinkansen
- Horn Bomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - The leader of the Bombers. He can transform into a robot, a train (100 Series Shinkansen100 Series ShinkansenThe is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train type built between 1984 and 1991 for the Tōkaidō Shinkansen and Sanyō Shinkansen high-speed lines. The earliest units have now been withdrawn from service, and the series was retired from the Tōkaidō Shinkansen line in September 2003...
) and a Triceratops. When forming Battle Bomber, Horn Bomber becomes the head, breastplate, a shoulder cannon and wings.
- Tribomber (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - Super robot formed by Lio Bomber, Bird Bomber and Dino Bomber. It has a more traditional robot head.
Divers
The Divers are a group of artificially intelligent robots designed for rescue purposes.- Guard Diver/ (Voiced by Ryōtarō OkiayuRyotaro Okiayuis a Japanese voice actor, who was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and raised in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. He has been active since 1989, and is currently affiliated with Aoni Production....
) - Two combinations formed by the four Divers. Guard Diver is a super robot, and the Rescue Tokkyuu is a combined super bullet train (SNCF TGV Sud-EstSNCF TGV Sud-EstThe SNCF TGV Sud-Est or TGV-PSE is a French TGV train built by Alstom and operated by SNCF, the French national railway company. It is a semi-permanently coupled electric multiple unit which operates primarily between Paris and the south-east of France....
).- Fire Diver (Voiced by Ryōtarō OkiayuRyotaro Okiayuis a Japanese voice actor, who was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and raised in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. He has been active since 1989, and is currently affiliated with Aoni Production....
) - The leader of the Divers. He can transform into a fire truck. When combined with Police Diver, Jet Diver and Drill Diver to form Guard Diver, Fire Diver forms the arms, upper torso and head. - Police Diver (Voiced by Naoki Makishima) - He can transform into a police car. When combined with Fire Diver, Jet Diver and Drill Diver to form Guard Diver, Police Diver forms the lower torso, the waist and the upper legs.
- Jet Diver (Voiced by Masami KikuchiMasami Kikuchiis a veteran voice actor who was born in Nagano. He works for Kenyu Office.-Anime:* Air Gear * Aoki Densetsu Shoot * The Brave Express Might Gaine * Captain Tsubasa J...
) - He can transform into a jet. When combined with Fire Diver, Police Diver and Drill Diver to form Guard Diver, Jet Diver forms the right lower leg. - Drill Diver (Voiced by Hirohiko KakegawaHirohiko Kakegawais a Japanese actor. He has starred in a number of anime series, such as Transformers and Turn A Gundam. He enjoys softball, ice-skating and tennis.-Appearances:*Saint Seiya *Transformers: The Headmasters...
) - He can transform into a drill. When combined with Fire Diver, Police Diver and Jet Diver to form Guard Diver, Drill Diver forms the left lower leg.
- Fire Diver (Voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu
The entire team can link into a single train. The order of the Yusha Tokkyuu is Drill Tokkyuu (carrying Kaisers 1-5) > Locomoriser (carrying Gaine and Might Wing) > Dangan Tokkyuu > Animal Tokkyuu (all four) > Rescue Tokkyuu. At full speed, the trains can perform the Joint Dragon Fire attack, which engulfes the whole train in fire while rushing at full speed.
External links
- 勇者特急マイトガイン (Sunrise)