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D.I.C.E. (TV series)
Encyclopedia
D.I.C.E. is an animated television series produced by Bandai Entertainment Inc., XEBEC
, CGCG and Studio Galapagos (computer animation
). Originally made for the United States
, the series was first broadcast in Cartoon Network
in US, then YTV in Canada. On December 12, 2005, the Japan
ese version was premiered on Animax
under the title . On January 7, 2006, the Tagalog
version premiered on Hero TV
. ABS-CBN
network followed by broadcasting the series in Tagalog
on January 28, 2006. As of October 31, 2009, D.I.C.E. has already run for a total of 15 full runs in the 4 channels which broadcast D.I.C.E. in the Philippines.
D.I.C.E. is sometimes compared with Thunderbirds
, not only because of the
rescue theme, but also the GTR
catchphrase, which means "Good to Roll". (Some prefer it as 'got the request')
In the Japanese version of the show, D.I.C.E. stands for Dinobrakers Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises.
XEBEC
is a subsidiary of the anime studio Production I.G that specialises in the production of television anime. They have worked on many popular series such as Love Hina and Martian Successor Nadesico...
, CGCG and Studio Galapagos (computer animation
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
). Originally made for the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the series was first broadcast in Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
in US, then YTV in Canada. On December 12, 2005, the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese version was premiered on Animax
Animax
is a Japanese anime satellite television network, dedicated to broadcasting anime programming. A subsidiary of Japanese media conglomerate Sony, it is headquartered in in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, with its co-founders and shareholders including Sony Pictures Entertainment and the noted anime studios...
under the title . On January 7, 2006, the Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
version premiered on Hero TV
Hero (channel)
Hero is the anime cable channel in the Philippines formed by Creative Programs Inc. which also produces MYX, Cinema One, ABS-CBN News Channel, Lifestyle Network, Balls, CgeTV and Velvet. So far, it is seen on SkyCable in Metro Manila and in over 200 cable systems all over the Philippines...
. ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
network followed by broadcasting the series in Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
on January 28, 2006. As of October 31, 2009, D.I.C.E. has already run for a total of 15 full runs in the 4 channels which broadcast D.I.C.E. in the Philippines.
Story
In Sarbylion galaxy, there is an organization named DICE (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) to help those in need. Among them, F-99 is the only unit composed entirely of children. Often being trivialized by their young ages, DICE member use RADOC to summon the Gild suit (Gild jacket) to help them to gain some respect among suspicious locals. When a problem arises, DICE is called to the rescue. With the Dinobreaker, which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode, the DICE team can always get the job done.D.I.C.E. is sometimes compared with Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds (TV series)
Thunderbirds is a British mid-1960s science fiction television show devised by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and made by AP Films using a form of marionette puppetry dubbed "Supermarionation"...
, not only because of the
rescue theme, but also the GTR
GTR
-Motor vehicles:* Gran Turismo , with Racer, Grand Tourer Racing or similar, commonly associated with performance cars. Vehicles that uses the designation are:** BMW M3 GTR - a racing version of M3** Holden Torana GTR...
catchphrase, which means "Good to Roll". (Some prefer it as 'got the request')
In the Japanese version of the show, D.I.C.E. stands for Dinobrakers Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises.
Fortress F-99
Among DICE, the F-99 is run by children, specifically orphans. It has been said that all of them grew up in a time of war and that their families were victims of it.- Jet Siegel is a hot-headed pilot who always rushes into danger with little or no forethought. Despite his hot temper, Jet has a strong moral sense and isn't afraid to take risks to rescue those in need. His fierce competitive streak often leads to friction with his teammates. (Age: 12)(Red)
- Tak Carter is captain of F-99. As the second oldest member of the team, he is looked upon by his other teammates as an older brother. A well-respected and capable leader, Tak always stays calm and decisive even under enormous pressure. In episode 8, it was hinted that he and Marsha are dating. (Age: 15)(Yellow)
- Robert Clapice is described best as "a pretty-boy pilot who is always concerned about his looks." As the pilot of the only flight-capable Dinobreaker, Robert is often sent to the frontlines to scout the situation. Though Robert and Jet always compete over everything, they also make the best partners on the DICE F-99 team. It is shown often throughout the season that he is close friends with both Sam and Marco.(Age: 12)(Purple)
- Marco Rocca is Jet's buddy in orphanage and a close friend of Robert. Always complaining about something, especially how cramped his cockpit is, Marco and his Dinobreaker are often assigned to heavy-duty tasks such as demolitions and heavy lifting. Despite his constant gripes, Marco always gets the job done. He can be relied on to solve tough situations and often remains calm and in control in bad situations. (Age: 12)(Blue)
- Puffy Angel holds the position of data analysis expert on board F-99. She sees Marsha as an older sister figure and happens to be a bit of a shop-a-holic. She is sometimes temperamental and hates Jet to the core, however in the last episode of Season 2, when Jet was commissioned in the hospital after the final battle with the Immortal Pharaoh, she watched over and cared for him every day until he recovered, hinting that she has deeper feelings for him. (But along the way Puffy did express her love emotions for Jet once in a while)Puffy can also guild up but does not have a dinobreaker. (Age: 12)(Pink)
- Sam N'Dool, a mechanical expert and another close friend of Robert. Though the youngest of the team,he is also referred to the brains of bunch. Sam drives the Paratricar, Capable of turning invisible. He also prays in his free time and for the safety of his crew-mates(Age: 11)(Green)
- Chao Lee, is both the pilot and navigator of F-99. He is the giver of advice to anyone who seems to be troubled or upset, and is willing to speak out against his captain if he has to. (Age: 17)(Brown)
- Marsha Rizarov serves as second-in-command of DICE F-99. In episode 8, it was hinted that her and Tak are dating. Marsha can also guild up, but does not have a dinobreaker. She is seen by all of her teammates as an older sister. (Age: 14)(Blue)
- Randall is a tall blue android serving under DICE F-99.
- Gelati, a short yellow android serving under DICE F-99, often serves as Jet and Puffy's punching bag.
- Moke is Chao Lee's pet. When Moke's parent was kill by poachers, Chao took on the responsibility of raising Moke. Moke only speaks Chao's name.
- Clo Zan is a new member from the Heron universe (introduced in second season). (Age: 2350)
Other DICE members
- Captain Spike - A DICE E-01 member. He always appears in his stylish hat (even when piloting his dinobreaker), and loves to brag about how it was tailor-made. In episode 7, Chao's pet moke, stole his hat and ran through a dinner half naked to get it back. (Age:25)(Light Blue)
- Macchiatto - A member from DICE Fortress C-01. (Age:23)(Orange)
- Commander Sid - Commander of the DICE F station. (Green)
- Phantom Knight (Phantom Black) - A mysterious "stranger" who always get into Jet's way, and steals items related to the long-lost Heron civilization with his crew of space pirateSpace pirateSpace pirates are a type of stock characters from science fiction. They operate as pirates in outer space and travel by spacecraft; as opposed to the more traditional pirates on the high seas of Earth, who travel by boat...
s. In episode 25, it was revealed that Phantom Knight is Jet's long lost brother, Zack. The Phantom Knight is treated in a similar manner to "Racer X" from Speed Racer. - Body of Elders - A group of 12 men that are governing DICE since its beginning. They make executive decisions for the organization. The Body of Elders also staged a conspiracy involving implanting wormhole detectors to dinobreakers and use them to find Heron's Gate, kidnapping DICE executives, staging war between DICE factions, in an attempt to achieve immortality. They were presumably dead when they were trying to pass the temporarily closed Heron's Gate.
Heron Knights
The Heron Knights first appeared in Episode 27, during the show's second season. They are the guardians of the Heron Universe.B-DICE (B CORP)
B-DICE is an organization that tries to discredit DICE by posing as DICE members, but without a convincing disguise, their tricks are easily uncovered. The famous slogan is We are B-DICE, but that doesn't mean we're nice!- Club - The taller of the Poker brothers.
- Diamond - The shorter of the Poker brothers.
- Laughing Boy - A B-DICE member that dressed like the Joker from poker.
- Luigi - A Sitanian archaeologist working with B-DICE to find the Sitan Kaleidoscope. After he had found the kaleidoscope, he and his former associate Falco were transported back in time, and was never seen again.
Dinobreakers
Dinobreaker is a transformable mechanical creature used by a Dinorider. Dinobreaker transforms by calling it with the appended phrase 'libertize'. To keep their wild personalities under control, they only eat refined pellets. Feeding a Dinobreaker with raw pellet is a recipe that guarantees troubles! Among the Dinobreakers are:- Motoraptor - Jet's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a VelociraptorVelociraptorVelociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that existed approximately 75 to 71 million years ago during the later part of the Cretaceous Period. Two species are currently recognized, although others have been assigned in the past. The type species is V. mongoliensis; fossils...
. - Dimetrover - Tak's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a DimetrodonDimetrodonDimetrodon was a predatory synapsid genus that flourished during the Permian period, living between 280–265 million years ago ....
. - Hoverptera - Robert's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a PteranodonPteranodonPteranodon , from the Late Cretaceous geological period of North America in present day Kansas, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota, was one of the largest pterosaur genera and had a maximum wingspan of over...
. - Monocrawler - Marco's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a MonocloniusMonocloniusMonoclonius was a ceratopsian dinosaur from the Judith River Formation of Late Cretaceous Montana and Canada. It is often confused with Centrosaurus, a similar genus of ceratopsian . Monoclonius was described by Edward Drinker Cope in 1876...
. - Paratricar - Sam's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a ParasaurolophusParasaurolophusParasaurolophus is a genus of ornithopod dinosaur that lived in what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous Period, about 76.5–73 million years ago. It was an herbivore that walked both as a biped and a quadruped. Three species are recognized: P. walkeri , P. tubicen, and the...
. - Hoverrhynchus - Captain Spike's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is RhamphorhynchusRhamphorhynchusRhamphorynchus may refer to:*Rhamphorhynchus, a genus of pterosaur*Rhamphorhynchus, a former monotypic genus of orchid, containing only the species now called Aspidogyne mendoncae...
. - Lambeotracker - Macchiatto's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a LambeosaurusLambeosaurusLambeosaurus is a genus of hadrosaurid dinosaur that lived about 76 to 75 million years ago, in the Late Cretaceous Period of North America. This bipedal/quadrupedal, herbivorous dinosaur is known for its distinctive hollow cranial crest, which in the best-known species resembled a hatchet...
. - Mototyranno - Commander Sid's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus RexTyrannosaurusTyrannosaurus meaning "tyrant," and sauros meaning "lizard") is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. The species Tyrannosaurus rex , commonly abbreviated to T. rex, is a fixture in popular culture. It lived throughout what is now western North America, with a much wider range than other...
. - Knight Rex - Phantom Knight's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus RexTyrannosaurusTyrannosaurus meaning "tyrant," and sauros meaning "lizard") is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. The species Tyrannosaurus rex , commonly abbreviated to T. rex, is a fixture in popular culture. It lived throughout what is now western North America, with a much wider range than other...
- Motostinger - A mysterious purple Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a mutant VelociraptorVelociraptorVelociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that existed approximately 75 to 71 million years ago during the later part of the Cretaceous Period. Two species are currently recognized, although others have been assigned in the past. The type species is V. mongoliensis; fossils...
. It first appeared in episode 12 with its mysterious rider (a robot programed to destroy Phantom Knight). Unlike other Dinobreakers, it does not need a phrase to transform. It also has several other "features" not common to DICE dinobreakers. - Tortoise Fortress - Chao's Dinobreaker. It usually assumes the form of Fortress F-99, but in critical times it can be used to combat giant creatures.
Season 1
| EP# | Title | Original Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 2
| EP# | Title | Original Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
US cast
- Jeffrey Watson: Jet Siegel
- Caitlynne MedreckCaitlynne MedrekCaitlynne Elizabeth Medrek is a Canadian actress and voice artist. A Canadian College of Performing Arts alumna, Medrek began performing in community theatre at a young age, later winning competitions in musical theatre...
: Puffy Angel - Lucas GilbertsonLucas GilbertsonLucas Gilbertson is a Canadian voice actor best known for his work in anime dubs and video games. He was the voice of Zero in the Mega Man X series. He has also voiced the character Johnny Ridden in the recent Dynasty Warriors: Gundam series....
: Chao Lee - Zoe SlusarZoe SlusarZoe Slusar was the voice actress for Kid Goku in the dubs of the Dragon Ball anime and Dragon Ball GT done by Blue Water Studios. These dubs were aired in Canada and the United Kingdom...
: Sam N' Dool - Brendan Hunter: Robert Clapice
- Robert Scott Henrickson: Marco Rocca
- Scott Roberts: Tak Carter
- Carol Anne Day: Marcia Rizarov
- Cole HowardCole Howard (voice actor)Cole Howard is a Canadian stage and voice actor currently living in Vancouver, British Columbia. He frequently worked with Blue Water Studios in Calgary, and has appeared in dubs for several anime and video games, most notably Mega Man in Mega Man Powered Up and Lief in Deltora Quest. He also...
: Clo-Zan - Jonathan Love: Commander Sid/Phantom Knight
- Mark GathaMark GathaMark Gatha was an actor who worked at Blue Water Studios from 2002 to 2006. He is best known for voicing Domon Kasshu in the anime G Gundam, and Mega Man X. He was also heard in the anime, Zoids: Chaotic Century providing the voice of Irvine. According to the , it is revealed that Gatha is no...
: Captain Spike - Dave PettittDave PettittDave Pettitt is a Canadian commercial, television and video-game voice actor.-Early life and education:He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, the youngest of four sons.-Career:...
: Smil - Jennifer BainJennifer BainJennifer Bain is a voice actress who workes for Blue Water Studios in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She has voiced Rosamia Badam in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, including Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Android 18 in Dragon Ball GT. She also loaned her voice in the TV anime,...
: Mok
Japanese cast
- Daisuke SakaguchiDaisuke Sakaguchiis a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Atashin'chi *Baccano! *Bamboo Blade *Black Jack *Bleach *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo...
: Jet Siegel - Akeno WatanabeAkeno Watanabeis a Japanese voice actor born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. She works at Osawa Office and her nickname is Akenon. She currently stars in Pokémon Best Wishes as Ash's newest rival, Shooti and from Episode 17 onwards has begun voicing Ash's Scraggy.-Anime:...
: Puffy Angel - Kenta MiyakeKenta Miyakeis a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with 81 Produce.He is known for his unusually low voice .After the death of Hirotaka Suzuoki in 2006, Kenta took over the role of Giovanni during Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. He has since expanded this role into the new series, Pokemon Best Wishes...
: Chao Lee - Megumi MatsumotoMegumi Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress who works for Ken Production.-Notable voice roles:*Dinobreaker *Gakuen Alice *Ga-Rei Zero *Gekitou! Crush Gear Turbo...
: Sam N'Dool - Noriaki SugiyamaNoriaki Sugiyamais a Japanese voice actor and television actor best known for his roles as Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto, Uryū Ishida in Bleach, Shirō Emiya in Fate/Stay Night, and England in Axis Powers Hetalia....
: Robert Clapice - Shinji KawadaShinji Kawadais a Japanese voice actor. He also has also done voice work, especially in eroge, under the name .-Anime:*.hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo *Buso Renkin...
: Marco Rocca - Susumu ChibaSusumu Chiba, born September 13, 1970, is a seiyū . He is contracted under the Office Osawa Co. LTD. One of his best known roles is as Fujiwara-no-Sai from the anime Hikaru no Go. Also called as Chibashinpo or PUROGURESU.-Anime:*07-Ghost '*A.D...
: Tak Carter - Yumi KakazuYumi Kakazuis a female seiyū from Kamifukuoka, Saitama . She is currently affiliated with Genki Project...
: Marsha Rizarov
External links
- English D.I.C.E. PlayStation 2 audio samples at AudioAtrocities.com
- http://www.xebec-inc.co.jp/anime/dinobreaker/