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"NINJA ROBOT TOBIKAGE" is a TV anime series that aired for 43 episodes from 1985 to 1986.
While a relationship of just two times in the, was animator purchase who left a great deal of impact.
It is Mr. Masami Ōbari.

Ohbari became known for his mechanical animation work on "Super Beast Machine God DANCOUGA" which he participated in while working at Ashi Production (now Production Reed). His first project, episode 28 of "HIEI," titled "A New Awakening" (animation director: Nobuyoshi Habara), was a work he participated in around the time he left Ashi Production and started working as a freelancer.

- I first took part is the first 28 episodes.

DaihariAshi Productions was in charge of the entire episode for that one, and I participated as a key animator. At the time, I had a desk at AIC (Anime International Company), but I also frequently visited Ashi Productions, and I think that's how I ended up working there. I mainly drew the fight scene between HIEI and Rei.

I also drew the original artwork for the scene where Joe (the protagonist of NINJA ROBOT TOBIKAGE) HIEI. I already knew Koichi Ohata and Yasuyuki Moriki, who were in charge of the mechanical design, and I was really excited to work on it because their designs were so cool. I even bought toys of HIEI, Kuroshishi, Houraiou, and Bakuryu back then.

▲ Daihari san than the first 28 episodes that was in charge of the original picture. On the wrist of facial expressions and poses, it has already appeared with its own style of painting.
In addition, there is also a cut to feel the effects of the animator Yoshinori Kanada's that's Daihari is respected (※ 1).

It was involved in the next 28 episode "Another door" of the first 41 episodes (construction supervision / Toshihiro Hirano animation director / Narumi Kakinouchi mechanical Saku監 / Masami Ōbari). Episode 42 - 43 because of the omnibus, Episode 41 is substantially final times.
Animation staff, at that time, "Fight! Iskar 1 "and" is every one who participated in Dangaioh ", was quite luxurious lineup as a TV anime. Daihari's is responsible for the mechanical animation director and original.

DaihariOf all the episodes of "HIEI" episode 41 is the most memorable for me. The animation supervisor, Toshihiro Hirano (*2), was very particular about it and created character designs specifically for this episode. Looking at the climactic showdown between HIEI and Reikage now, I think it's "a little immature," but you can still feel their determination to assert their individuality.

I am going've done that we can do with respect to drawing, but I music was disappointing.
Because is where the rise of the final episode, I was drawing I think come the song of a little more up-tempo as their own. However, since the BGM is sad melody, ... I very much do not you do not synchro.
Look at this first 41 episodes, not only the mechanical Saku監 and original, now I think I want the future to do even production and supervision.

▲From episode 41. The battle between HIEI and Reiei was even more intense than in episode 28.
Furthermore, the scene where HIEI and Houraiou combine was newly drawn specifically for this episode.

For Mr. Ohbari, "HIEI" was the catalyst for him to move into directing and producing. Considering that he has been active as a director on many works since then, the experience he gained on this project must have been invaluable.

Finally, we showed Mr. Obari the prototype of SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-55 HIEI & Houraioh. HIEI included with Houraioh is action-oriented, with articulation throughout its entire body, and incorporates as much of the imagery from the animation drawn by Mr. Obari as possible.

DaihariIt eyes cool, it is just my picture also the hand of expression. This is not a garage kit, is also amazing to Tteyuu is expressed so far as a toy's Bandai.

I'm certainly happy that it's been commercialized, but being able to control this HIEI in the palm of my hand is incredible. I'm truly grateful.

(*1) A legendary animator with a unique animation style, nicknamed "Kaneda Action". Representative works include "SUPER MACHINE ZAMBOT 3", "Galaxy Express 999 (The Movie)", "Cyborg 009 (1979)", and "Ginga Senpu Bryger" (both openings).

(※2) His characters suddenly became popular when he served as animation director for "The Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS." In the late 1980s, he worked as a director on original video animations such as "Daidaijuu Gekitou: Hagane no Oni" and "Hades Project Zeorymer." He has now changed his name to Toshiki Hirano.

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN GX-55 HIEI & Houraioh


Price: 9,450 yen(tax included)
Release Date: September 2010 late
Target: 15-year-old -


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[SOUL OF CHOGOKIN] The shiny metal body, made mainly from die-cast metal, and the many hidden ver. A.N.I.M.E. within it will bring back the passion of your childhood. Many non-standard ver. A.N.I.M.E., and different approaches and challenges for each robot. "SOUL OF CHOGOKIN" is a series that represents robot toys.

Daihari Masami(Masami Daihari)
January 24, 1966, was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, grew up in Hiroshima Prefecture.

CEO of Studio G-1 NEO. In charge of mechanic design and mechanical animation director for "Super Beast Machine God DANCOUGA", his unique drawing style drew attention. Currently, he is also a director.

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