Golden Warrior Gold Lightan
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is a popular anime
series that aired in 1981 to 1982 in Japan
and Hong Kong
. There are 52 episodes that were aired at 30 minutes each.
which turns out to be the giant Golden Warrior Gold Lightan with the mission to save the earth from every invasion of King Ibalda. Gold Lightan joined forces with his robot teammates to ruin the plots of King Ibalda and destroyed invading alien robots by using his surpassing hands and leg strikes. Hiro, the boy, also founded a group called the "One Pack Rangers" with his friends.
-style lighter in Hiro's pocket. When called upon, Gold Lightan transforms into a giant robot
towering at 30 meters and weighing 200 tons. All robots in the show are sentient
and do not require pilots. Usually the robot ends a battle with a trademark golden hand stab move which drives a hand strike cutting the enemy robots body, pulling out and smashing the heartbox energy device.
Planners: Ippei Kuri, Shigeru Yanagawa
Producer: Tomoyuki Miyata
Chief Director: Koichi Mashimo
Character Design: Ippei Kuri
Mecha Establishment : Masaharu Kawamori
Music: Masayuki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto
Animation director: Takashi Nakamura
(Episode 6, 22, 30, 41, 48)
Key Animation: Takashi Nakamura
(Episode 41)
Bandai reissued the semi-original robots as part of the Soul of Chogokin
label. The individual robots were released with a hard plastic display case, robot footstand, red carpet storage box, interchangeable gold hands pieces, and an enemy's heartbox energy device. This version also feature the robots with high quality 18K gold plating. The toys can be purchased individually or as a set. There are 2 known sets in the reissues. one is the first generation grey box, available in Hong Kong and Japan, featuring 6 of the robots; the other is an exclusive redcarpet wooden box set, known to be available only in Japan, featuring all 11 robots.
Later, in 2005, replicas were re-released by Hung Hing toys in Hong Kong
and Macau
featuring the robots built in cheaper die-cast
metals. The texture and few minor details were inconsistent between the products. Multiple variations of the toys were sold as well. One such version is the large toy Gold Lightan measuring at 11.5 inches in height when standing in robot form, although only 2,000 were manufactured. Additionally, at the base of the foot, of the toy, is a label counting the manufactured number out of 2,000. Other variations include team robots in different colors or grey low weight plastic/silver exclusive to Hong Kong and Macau.
There are more variations and replicas of Gold Lightan than any others because it is the lead robot in the series. There are other design variations. For example, older models of I.C. Lightan uses AA batteries to light up its LED
eye, while newer reissues of the toy uses flat button or coin batteries. None of these re-releases are completely identical to the original 1980s GB series Chogokin toy launch from 1979 to 1983, by Popy Pleasure. The originals are valued at a higher price, as they were constructed with different grades of diecast metals as well as high quality acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
.
In 2006, Bandai released a new version of the Gold Lightan in their Soul of Chogokin line-up - GX 32 The Gold Lightan.http://www.tamashii.jp/sot/cho-go-kin_t/02/index.html Not only were they considered to be one of the most detailed and sophisticated Gold Lightan toys as of yet, they were plated with 18K gold, as their predecessors were. Aside from being able to transform into a lighter, just like the original toys, its joints were well structured. The package comes with a stand, interchangeable hands, and a heartbox energy device. The toy was a success and was well-received by fans in Japan and Hong Kong. This caused Bandai Hong Kong to make a singular stand showcase just for the Gold Lightan, itself.
The titular robot is a playable character in the fighting game Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. When he fights, he can only be single as opposed to character doubles, since he is so big and powerful.
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 that aired in 1981 to 1982 in Japan
Japan
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and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. There are 52 episodes that were aired at 30 minutes each.
Original story
The story is about a young boy named Hiro Taikai who finds a gold lighterLighter
A lighter is a portable device used to generate a flame. It consists of a metal or plastic container filled with a flammable fluid or pressurized liquid gas, a means of ignition, and some provision for extinguishing the flame.- History :...
which turns out to be the giant Golden Warrior Gold Lightan with the mission to save the earth from every invasion of King Ibalda. Gold Lightan joined forces with his robot teammates to ruin the plots of King Ibalda and destroyed invading alien robots by using his surpassing hands and leg strikes. Hiro, the boy, also founded a group called the "One Pack Rangers" with his friends.
Concept
The robot is usually disguised as a tiny gold ZippoZippo
A Zippo lighter is a refillable, metal lighter manufactured by Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S. Thousands of different styles and designs have been made in the seven decades since their introduction including military ones for specific regiments.-Establishment:George G...
-style lighter in Hiro's pocket. When called upon, Gold Lightan transforms into a giant robot
Super Robot
is a term used in manga and anime to describe a giant robot or mecha, with an arsenal of fantastic super-powered weapons, extreme resistance to damage unless the plot calls for it, sometimes transformable or combined from two or more robots and/or vehicles usually piloted by young, daring heroes,...
towering at 30 meters and weighing 200 tons. All robots in the show are sentient
Sentience
Sentience is the ability to feel, perceive or be conscious, or to have subjective experiences. Eighteenth century philosophers used the concept to distinguish the ability to think from the ability to feel . In modern western philosophy, sentience is the ability to have sensations or experiences...
and do not require pilots. Usually the robot ends a battle with a trademark golden hand stab move which drives a hand strike cutting the enemy robots body, pulling out and smashing the heartbox energy device.
Staff
Presenter: Kenji YoshidaKenji Yoshida
is a Japanese anime producer and illustrator. He is the co-founder of the Tatsunoko Production animation studio and former president . Yoshida is the younger brother of Tatsuo Yoshida and the older brother of Ippei Kuri.-External links:...
Planners: Ippei Kuri, Shigeru Yanagawa
Producer: Tomoyuki Miyata
Chief Director: Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo
is a well-known Japanese anime director and the founder of the animation studio Bee Train. Since the creation of the studio, Mashimo directed or otherwise participated in all its works, for example, as a member of art or sound department...
Character Design: Ippei Kuri
Mecha Establishment : Masaharu Kawamori
Music: Masayuki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto
Animation director: Takashi Nakamura
Takashi Nakamura
, is an accomplished Japanese animator and anime director. It was his work on Ōgon Senshi Gold Lightan that helped inspire fellow animator Koji Morimoto.His 2001 film A Tree of Palme was an official selection of the Berlin Film Festival....
(Episode 6, 22, 30, 41, 48)
Key Animation: Takashi Nakamura
Takashi Nakamura
, is an accomplished Japanese animator and anime director. It was his work on Ōgon Senshi Gold Lightan that helped inspire fellow animator Koji Morimoto.His 2001 film A Tree of Palme was an official selection of the Berlin Film Festival....
(Episode 41)
Characters
| Japanese name | Japanese full name | English name | Voices by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiro | Hiroshi Taikai | Hiro | Yō Inoue |
| Samu | Osamu Nanjo | Sam | Yūji Mitsuya Yuji Mitsuya is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and sound supervisor from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who is affiliated with Bring Up. He graduated from Meiji University.... |
| Emi | Emi Takakura | Emi | Saeko Shimazu Saeko Shimazu is a Japanese voice actress from Isehara. Shimazu is notable for having had voice roles in all four of the major TV anime series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi - she played Shinobu Miyake in Urusei Yatsura, Sayako Kuroki in Maison Ikkoku, Kodachi Kuno in Ranma ½, and Abi-hime in InuYasha... |
| Monki | Monkichi Kokarashi | Monkey | Reiko Suzuki |
| Tonbo | Tomokazu Gokuraku | Donbo | Satomi Mashima |
| Bikku | Futoshi Mizumi | Big / Rikku | Minoru Inaba Minoru Inaba is a Japanese voice actor from Shizuoka Prefecture. He is affiliated with Ken Production.Inaba is best known for his roles in Disney productions , Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory , Buzz Lightyear of Star Command , and The Transformers .-Television animation:*After War Gundam X - Rike Anto,... |
| Ohina | Hinako Taikai | Ohina | Yūko Mita Yuko Mita is a Japanese voice actress. She is known for playing gentle, sexy bishōjo as well as many roles of young boys. Her hobbies include tennis and skiing... |
| Aburazemi | Happei Aburada | Akira Murayama Akira Murayama is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo. He is represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.-Anime:*Captain Tsubasa *Combat Mecha Xabungle *Gambalist! Shun... |
|
| Momiji Akino | Takumi Miura | ||
| Gold Lightan | Issei Futamata Issei Futamata is a veteran seiyū who was born on March 15, 1955 in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. He graduated from Towada Technical High School. He is a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.... |
||
| King Ibaruda | King Ibaruda | King Ibalda | Kazuya Tatekabe Kazuya Tatekabe is a Japanese voice actor. He is currently represented by Kenyu Horiuchi's Kenyu Office.He is most known for the roles of Jaian , Walsa , and Tonzura .-Notable voice work:... |
| Mannakka | Mannakka | Naoko Terada | |
| Uyokka | Uyokka | Shōzō Iizuka Shozo Iizuka is a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University.... |
|
Lightan Robots
| Name | Toy release number | Toy release date | Transform to | TV show colors | Original toy colors | Reissue toy colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-37 | 1981 | Lighter | Gold | 1. Gold 2. Gold body, black head, arm, legs |
1. Gold with black arm 2. Gold |
|
| Gold Lightan is the leader of the Golden Warrior team. He was the first robot found by Hiro, the lead boy character in the story. In times of crisis, he makes the decision to call upon his fellow robot friends for assistance. His trademark hand stab move of reaching into the heart of the enemy to grab the heart energy device makes him a leader and finisher in battle. | ||||||
| GB-38 | 1981 | Scope | Silver | Gold | 1. Gold 2. Silver |
|
| Scope Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a scope device. In battle he specializes in searching for enemies or locating their weak focal points. | ||||||
| GB-40 | 1981 | Timer | Silver | Gold | 1. Gold 2. Silver |
|
| Time Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a timer capable of freezing time for a 30 seconds at most. He is a limited as a fighter in combat, though his ability to manipulate time would prove to be useful for the team. | ||||||
| GB-41 | 1981 | Magnify glass and Compass | Gold | Gold pyramid surface on chest | 1. Gold pyramid surface on chest 2. Gold smooth surface on chest |
|
| Denji Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He is often referred to as Map Lightan though the translation is more of an Electromagnetic Lightan. He transforms into a reconnaissance device containing a magnifying glass and a compass. He provides directional help as a reconnaissance expert. | ||||||
| GB-42 | 1981 | Tool Chest Box | Gold | Gold | Gold | |
| Mechanic Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a tool chest box containing the necessary equipment for damage repair and other mechanical functions. He is perhaps the least mobile in the group, but acts as a handy repairman at any given time. | ||||||
| GB-81 | 1982 | Coin Case | Silver | Silver | 1. Silver 2. Gold |
|
| Coin Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a coin case. | ||||||
| GB-82 | 1982 | Print Stamp | Gold | Gold | Gold | |
| Print Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a print stamp. | ||||||
| GB-83 | 1982 | Light | Gold | Gold | Gold | |
| Light Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a light source. | ||||||
| GB-84 | 1982 | Pencil Sharpener | Gold | Gold | Gold | |
| Cutter Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a pencil sharpener. | ||||||
| GB-85 | 1982 | Measurement Device | Gold | Gold | Gold | |
| Meter Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He is often referred to as Metal Lightan. He transforms into a measurement device. | ||||||
| GB-86 | 1982 | Processing Unit | Black and Silver | Black and Silver | Black and Silver | |
| I.C. Lightan is one of the assistant robots. He transforms into a processing unit. The I.C stands for "Interpret Computer". He is essentially a robotic computer acting as a translator and database for biological or any other type of Information. | ||||||
Episode titles
| Episodes (names translated from Japanese) |
|---|
| 1. Demon of mechanic dimension |
| 2. Sudden attack of super Namazurobo |
| 3. Good bye Yukigon |
| 4. As for amusement park Mechanic Underworld |
| 5. Thermal optical chestnut star man |
| 6. The informer is who? |
| 7. Reckless driving robot of demon |
| 8. Subway centipede panic |
| 9. Town of mechanic cosmos |
| 10. UFO of dragonfly |
| 11. Bomb mechanic swan |
| 12. Mysterious person of world forgetting village |
| 13. Ohina narrow squeak |
| 14. Rebellion Mechanic Underworld |
| 15. Mechanic demon dragon of skies |
| 16. Mini spy of demon |
| 17. Good-bye day of dolphin |
| 18. Garibenda large maneuvers |
| 19. As for Ohina circus star |
| 20. Niyutonda of love |
| 21. Mechanic patience method shadow offshoot |
| 22. The doll which has lived |
| 23. As for the fine arts thief Mekaso |
| 24. Array 6 human Lightan |
| 25. The nessie raging traveling |
| 26. It is the large storm to be, the manner dust |
| 27. The dracula panic |
| 28. Jungle gym of puzzle |
| 29. Beauty contest of fear |
| 30. Puzzle of Ibaruda Palace |
| 31. Surprise Nezumogura |
| 32. Snow woman Koranka |
| 33. Trouble maneuvers of love |
| 34. Mermaid princess of demon human promontory |
| 35. The trap of puzzle doctor |
| 36. With respect to detective going/participating |
| 37. Weak point of team Lightans |
| 38. Animal of large plain |
| 39. Mechanic dimensional straight line |
| 40. Seabed palace of puzzle |
| 41. Tear of large demon God |
| 42. Fear of demon boundary corps |
| 43. Mechanic dimensional largest crisis |
| 44. Drifting person of volcanic island |
| 45. Yamaterasu country of vision |
| 46. Decision of magmatic giant |
| 47. Horsefly ladder large victory of love |
| 48. Target! Mannatsuka |
| 49. Rebellion of mechanic palace |
| 50. Challenge of Mr. mechanic X |
| 51. Day of mechanic palace last moment |
| 52. Good bye team Lightans |
Merchandise
In 2005, Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
Bandai reissued the semi-original robots as part of the Soul of Chogokin
Soul of Chogokin
or "Soul of Super-alloy", is a popular line of adult collector's toys produced by the Japanese company Bandai.The line, which began in 1997, focuses almost exclusively on mecha taken from various 70's/80's anime series, although the line has diverged from this on a number of occasions, most...
label. The individual robots were released with a hard plastic display case, robot footstand, red carpet storage box, interchangeable gold hands pieces, and an enemy's heartbox energy device. This version also feature the robots with high quality 18K gold plating. The toys can be purchased individually or as a set. There are 2 known sets in the reissues. one is the first generation grey box, available in Hong Kong and Japan, featuring 6 of the robots; the other is an exclusive redcarpet wooden box set, known to be available only in Japan, featuring all 11 robots.
Later, in 2005, replicas were re-released by Hung Hing toys in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
featuring the robots built in cheaper die-cast
Die casting
Die casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel dies which have been machined into shape and work similarly to an injection mold during the process...
metals. The texture and few minor details were inconsistent between the products. Multiple variations of the toys were sold as well. One such version is the large toy Gold Lightan measuring at 11.5 inches in height when standing in robot form, although only 2,000 were manufactured. Additionally, at the base of the foot, of the toy, is a label counting the manufactured number out of 2,000. Other variations include team robots in different colors or grey low weight plastic/silver exclusive to Hong Kong and Macau.
There are more variations and replicas of Gold Lightan than any others because it is the lead robot in the series. There are other design variations. For example, older models of I.C. Lightan uses AA batteries to light up its LED
LEd
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eye, while newer reissues of the toy uses flat button or coin batteries. None of these re-releases are completely identical to the original 1980s GB series Chogokin toy launch from 1979 to 1983, by Popy Pleasure. The originals are valued at a higher price, as they were constructed with different grades of diecast metals as well as high quality acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a common thermoplastic. Its melting point is approximately 105 °C ....
.
In 2006, Bandai released a new version of the Gold Lightan in their Soul of Chogokin line-up - GX 32 The Gold Lightan.http://www.tamashii.jp/sot/cho-go-kin_t/02/index.html Not only were they considered to be one of the most detailed and sophisticated Gold Lightan toys as of yet, they were plated with 18K gold, as their predecessors were. Aside from being able to transform into a lighter, just like the original toys, its joints were well structured. The package comes with a stand, interchangeable hands, and a heartbox energy device. The toy was a success and was well-received by fans in Japan and Hong Kong. This caused Bandai Hong Kong to make a singular stand showcase just for the Gold Lightan, itself.
The titular robot is a playable character in the fighting game Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. When he fights, he can only be single as opposed to character doubles, since he is so big and powerful.