| Air Gear | |
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 Image from the Air Gear manga | |
| エア・ギア (Ea Gia) | |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Sports, Romance |
| Manga | |
| Author | Oh! great |
| Publisher |  Kodansha |
| English publisher |   Del Rey Tanoshimi |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
| Original run | 16 May 2003 – ongoing |
| Volumes | 20 ongoing |
| TV anime: Air Gear | |
| Director | Hajime Kamegaki |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Network | TV Tokyo, TV Aichi |
| Original run | April 4, 2006 – September 27, 2006[1] |
| Episodes | 25 and a Special |
| Related works | |
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Air Gear is about the life of Itsuki Minami "Ikki", also known as "Baby face" and "Lil (and Little) Crow". The name "Crow" came from the fact that there is currently a real living baby crow in his hair sometimes who he does not seem to mind, and his friends along with the latest in-universe trend, Air Trecks. The early parts of the story carry out the introduction of characters that eventually join Ikki, and as the story progresses, it focuses on their roles as Storm Riders and their quest to be on the top of the Trophaeum Tower. It won the 2006 Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category. is an annual award for serialized Manga published in the previous year sponsored by the publisher Kodansha. is a Japanese word literally meaning few years which can have the following meanings Shōnen a typical Boy, from elementary school through junior high [2]
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Story
Itsuki "Ikki" Minami, is a student and a delinquent. Also known as the "Unbeatable Babyface". Ikki is the leader of the youth gang by the name of "East Side Gunz" (Hikatsuganzu). Upon his return home after being humiliated by a Storm Rider team called the Skull Saders, Ikki discovers a secret hidden from him by his benefactors, the Noyamano sisters. The sisters belong to a group of Storm Riders who go by the team name of Sleeping Forest. In the anime, learning the sisters' secret angers him and he steals a pair of Air Trecks, abbreviated as "AT". (In the manga, the sisters give a pair of ATs to him and invite him to skate with them. ) Ikki eventually settles his grudge with the Skull Saders, but in the process he receives more than the simple satisfaction of revenge. Determined to experience the sensation of "flight" for as long as he can, Ikki is quickly engaged in the mysterious, irresistible world of Air Treks.
Main characters
- See also: List of characters in Air Gear
Itsuki "Ikki" Minami Voiced by: Kenta Kamakari (Japanese), Chris Patton (English)
- The main protagonist of the story, he was given Air Trecks (in the anime, he took them himself) and soon delved into the world of Storm Riders. is a Japanese actor and voice actor famous for his role as Ryo Shishido in the Prince of Tennis Musicals He was hospitalized on April 21 2007 and was unable to play the role Christopher David Patton (born March 15, 1971 in Houston Texas) is an American actor who been acting since early childhood and voice acting for Eventually he creates a team, Kogarasumaru. Originally trained to become the Sky King by Sora, he soon finds himself betrayed by Sora himself and Nike (Sora's twin brother) steals his Regalia. Shortly thereafter, Ikki becomes the Storm King and follows the "Hurricane Road. "
Kazuma "Kazu" Mikura Voiced by: Kenn (Japanese actor) (Japanese), Clint Bickham (English)
- A long-time friend of Ikki, who's always by his side. KENN, born is a Japanese singer Seiyū and stage actor who was born on March 24 1982, in Tokyo. Clint Bickham is an American voice actor and ADR Script writer working with ADV Films on Anime dub titles He is a speed-type rider who has recently inherited the title of Flame King following the path of the flame road along with Spitfires old AT's. Due to his speed he got the nickname Stealth.
Onigiri Voiced by: Masami Kikuchi (Japanese), Greg Ayres (English)
- Also a long-time friend of Ikki, he is a "perverted pig" as called by most. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Nagano. He works for Troubadour Musique Office Gregory Scott Ayres (born December 7, 1968 in Richmond Virginia) is an American Voice actor best-known for voicing anime characters He has an unorthodox riding style, wearing his Air Trecks on his head and riding it upside-down. He has his own unique Road called the Smell Road, which uses an opponents senses against them.
Issa Mihotoke "Fats Buccha" Voiced by: Hitoshi Bifu (Japanese), Mark X. Laskowski (English)
- Formerly of the Team Yaou (Night Kings), he was defeated by Ikki and his team was forced to disband. Mark X Laskowski is an American Voice actor, known for many roles in Anime dubs for ADV Films. Eventually, he joins Ikki's team as one of the main power riders, making use of his extremely large build and strength.
Akito/Agito/Lind Wanijima Voiced by: Kokoro Kikuchi (Japanese), Blake Shepard (English)
- The Fang King with a split-personality. is a Japanese Seiyuu. She was born November 9th 1982 She is part of Toei Academy Blake Shepard (born July 23, 1984) is an American voice actor known for voicing Leonard Tesatarosa in Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid, as well as in Akito is the "light" side while Agito is the "dark" side. They used to work for the police team of "WIND" until inspired by Ikki to leave and join Kogarasumaru after being rescued. Their split-personality changes depending on the side their eye patch is worn. Agito wears his patch on his left eye, Akito on his right. Lind is also a split personality of the Fang King. Lind is some what like a "big brother" personality. He is allegedly the first person(owner) of the body.
Media info
- See also: List of Air Gear chapters
Air Gear has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine since 2002. This is a list of media and materials pertaining to the anime/manga Air Gear. This is a list of chapters, in their volumes for the manga series Air Gear. also known as Shōnen Magazine, is a Shōnen Manga magazine published by Kodansha, first published on 17 March 1959. Currently, 20 tankōbon have been released in Japan by Shōnen Magazine Comics. is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series though the Manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
The Air Gear manga was licensed for release in the United States by Del Rey Manga and the first volume was released on July 25, 2006. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the is the Manga -publishing Imprint of Del Rey Books, a branch of Ballantine Books, which in turn is part of Random House, the publishing division Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [3] Subsequent volumes will be released every three months.
ADV Films announced over the October 20, 2006 weekend at Oni-Con, that they had licensed the Air Gear anime for release in the USA. AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. (anime in Japanese, [4] The first volume was released on February 6, 2007. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [5] ADV is releasing the uncensored Japanese home video version, rather than the broadcast version. On January 3, 2007, IGN released a special sneak peek of Episode 1 of the English Dub. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video [6]
The series has also been made into a musical called Musical Air Gear,[7] which made its debut on January 7, 2007 and ran until January 21, 2007. Air Gear Musical, also known as Musical Air Gear or Airmyu, is a series of live-action stage musicals based on the anime and manga series Air Gear Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The musical is loosely adapted from the manga and all female roles are eliminated from the plot. The cast featured Kenta Kamakari, KENN, and Kenjiro Tsuda reprising their roles from the anime respectively as Ikki, Kazu, and Spitfire with Masaki Kaji (who had also starred with Kenta and KENN in the Prince of Tennis musicals), RUN＆GUN, etc. is a Japanese actor and voice actor famous for his role as Ryo Shishido in the Prince of Tennis Musicals He was hospitalized on April 21 2007 and was unable to play the role KENN, born is a Japanese singer Seiyū and stage actor who was born on March 24 1982, in Tokyo. is a Japanese actor and singer He is known most notably for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the Prince of Tennis musical series Tenimyu, and the The Prince of Tennis Musical, also known as "TeniPuri Musical" "Tenimyu" or "GekiPuri" (Stage Prince is a series of live action stage musicals based RUN&GUN is a four-member J-pop group which has released numerous singles, Albums and DVDs and have performed some live concerts as their co-stars. [8]
Due to the success and popularity of the musical's first run, the musical has had a rerun in May 2007 titled, Musical Air Gear vs. Bacchus Super Range Remix (ミュージカル「エア・ギア」vs. バッカス Super Range Remix Myūjikaru "Ea Gia" tai Bakkasu Sūpā Renji Rimikkusu?) with the entire cast, except for Kenta Kamakari due to illness, reprising their roles. is a Japanese actor and voice actor famous for his role as Ryo Shishido in the Prince of Tennis Musicals He was hospitalized on April 21 2007 and was unable to play the role
Also, a greyed out 'movie' button on the TV Tokyo Japanese Air Gear website indicates that Air Gear the movie may be in the works. [9]
Reception
Both the anime and manga have gained a lot of popularity, both in the east and the west, now having quite a large fan base. [10] BlogCritics said "It mixes this action and comedy quite well with a storyline that doesn’t fail to leave a reader wanting more. "[11]. The anime has often been criticized for not remaining true to the manga, and skipping parts out, but praised for its soundtrack. The English Dub has received positive reviews since its release. [12] AnimeOnDVD said "The concept of the show is one that is pure anime though and something that visually can be done very well"[13]
References
- ^ Air Gear episode list
- ^ 過去の受賞者一覧 : 講談社漫画賞 : 講談社「おもしろくて、ためになる」出版を (Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved on 2007-08-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan.
- ^ Anime News Network: Del Rey to Publish Air Gear
- ^ Anime News Network: ADV announces Air Gear
- ^ AnimeOnDVD.com: Air Gear Vol. #1
- ^ IGN.com: Air Gear Episode 1
- ^ Musical Air Gear Official Site [1]
- ^ Air Gear Musical: Cast List
- ^ TV Tokyo Air Gear site
- ^ Anime News Network: Air Gear Volume 1
- ^ BlogCritics: Air Gear Volume 1 Manga Review
- ^ AnimeNewsNetwork - Air Gear DVD Volume 1
- ^ AnimeOnDVD - Air Gear Volume 1
External links
- Official Japanese Manga Site
- Official Del Rey (USA) Manga Site
- Official Japanese Anime Site
- Official US Anime Site
- Official Japanese Musical Site
- Air Gear (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Air Gear (manga) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
Air Gear by Oh! great | |
|---|---|
| Franchise: | Manga • Media and Materials • Musical |
| Characters: | Itsuki • Kazu • Akito • Sora • Other Characters |
| Teams: | Kogarasumaru • Sleeping Forest • Genesis • Behemoth • Tool Toul To |
| Other: | Kings and Roads • Terms • Air Trecks |
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