Yoshiyuki Tomino
Director
Heavy Metal L-Gaim (1984)
Specials
Heavy Metal L-Gaim is an anime television series, begun in 1984, which was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Its characters and mecha were designed by Mamoru Nagano, who would later go on to create The Five Star Stories. Heavy Metal L-Gaim takes place in the Pentagona System, a solar system made up of five planets. Oldna Poseidal, the legendary emperor from the planet Gastogal leads his 24 Temple Knights from planet to planet until all have fallen under his control. His final victory is on the planet Mizum in 3975 when he defeats Kamon Walha V, ruler of the Yaman Clan. Kamon hides his heir, Kamon Myroad on the planet Mizum with the legendary white mecha, L-Gaim. Fifteen years later, now grown up and known as Daba Myroad, he leads a rebellion to free the planets of Pentagona from Poseidal's grasp.
Released Feb. 4, 1984
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Mecha, Anime: Space, Drama, Sci-Fi
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Production Companies: SUNRISE, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Sotsu Agency
Network: HTB
S0E1 - Heavy Metal L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window
A recap OVA that portrays the first half of the series Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
Nov. 5, 1986, midnight
S0E2 - Heavy Metal L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely
A recap OVA that portrays the second half of the series Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
Jan. 10, 1987, midnight
S0E3 - Heavy Metal L-Gaim III: Full Metal Soldier
A side story taking place somewhere before the second half of the series, prior to Daba acquiring the L-Gaim Mk-II. Daba's comrade Leccee is captured by Poseidal's forces, and Daba and his rebels attempt to save her.
March 28, 1987, midnight
Network: HTB
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1620 min.
Released: Feb. 4, 1984
Last Air Date: Feb. 23, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG / 10+
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