Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer
Elementary school pilots defend Earth from the Mechanization Empire.
Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer is a 51-episode animated television series and the third generation of the Eldran franchise, funded by Tomy and produced by Sunrise. It aired in Japan from March 3, 1993, to February 23, 1994. The series follows a group of elementary school children who are given command of the title mecha to defend Earth from the Mechanization Empire (called the Machine Empire in the Filipino dubbed version), led by Kikaishin. It is notable for introducing a jet mode and auxiliary mecha with additional pilots, while continuing the franchise's tradition of combining super robots piloted by multiple pilots.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Genre
- Adventure, Mecha, School
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
- Company
- TV Tokyo · Yomiko Advertising · ja · 読売広告社 · Sunrise
- Network
- TXN (TV Tokyo)
- First Aired
- 1993-03-03
- Last Aired
- 1994-02-23
- Num Episodes
- 51
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The story begins after the defeat of the Three Great Demons by Great Ganbaruger and the defeat of Gokudo by God Raijin-oh and Jaku Satan. The Mechanization Empire invades the Solar System, converting Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars into mechanical forms. Earth's ancient protector Eldran gives three sixth-grade pilots—Kenichi Minezaki, Hiromi Tachibana, and Shinobu Asaoka—dinosaur-themed mecha: Mach Ptera, Land Stego, and Thunder Brachio, which combine to form the title mecha Gosaurer. Later, two auxiliary mecha appear: Magna Tyranno, piloted by Taro Shirogane, and Grantops, piloted by Yoji Hiyama.
Reader's Guide
Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer is significant as the third entry in the Eldran franchise, expanding the series' formula by introducing a female pilot (Shinobu Asaoka) and a larger pilot team. It was the first season to begin with four pilots, all equipped with the same bracelet, and featured a super robot controlled by multiple pilots. The series also introduced auxiliary mecha with dedicated pilots and a jet mode. The plot involves the Mechanization Empire's invasion of the solar system and Earth's defense by elementary school children, continuing the franchise's theme of young protagonists operating giant robots. The series aired for 51 episodes and was funded by Tomy, produced by Sunrise. Its legacy includes being a transitional entry that expanded the pilot roster and mecha configurations, influencing later entries in the franchise.
Did You Know?
- The series is sometimes titled 'Matchless Passion Gozaurer'.
- The first female pilot in the Eldran franchise was Ruruko Himeki from 'Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger', not Shinobu Asaoka.
- The series features a character named Erika Kouzuki, whose Saurer Brace has a 'scramble' command function that triggers the transformation of the classroom and school into the command center and Saurer Jet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer?
It is a 51-episode mecha anime that serves as the third installment in the Eldran franchise. Sunrise handled production while Tomy provided the backing, and the show ran in Japan from early 1993 through late February 1994.
Who pilots the title mecha and what is their mission?
A team of elementary school kids is entrusted with commanding the Go-Saurer to protect Earth. Their adversary is the Mechanization Empire, a hostile force headed by the villain Kikaishin.
What new features does this generation of Eldran introduce?
The series adds a jet mode to the main robot and brings in auxiliary mecha that are operated by extra pilots beyond the core crew. At the same time it keeps the franchise's long-standing tradition of multiple children combining their units into one super robot.
Who is the primary antagonist?
Kikaishin commands the Mechanization Empire, the empire of machines that threatens Earth throughout the series. In the Filipino-language dub the enemy is referred to as the Machine Empire, but the leader and the conflict remain the same.
Why do fans consider this entry a turning point for the Eldran line?
By layering in a flight mode and separate sub-mechs with their own dedicated pilots, it expanded the tactical depth of the combining formula that earlier Eldran shows relied on. That shift in design philosophy carried forward into subsequent entries and broadened the franchise's appeal.
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