Synopsis
In the original storyline as aired in Japan, Dairugger XV was simply an exploration robot, as well as an intended peace-keeping force. The Earth is in a time of prosperity. The president of the Terran League (the "Galaxy Alliance" in Voltron) launches a mission to explore beyond the galaxy. After commencing its mission of exploration, the starship Rugger-Guard is attacked by a ship of the Galbeston Empire. Dairugger, the super robot, is deployed in order to defend the Earth. It is somewhat by fate that they must help the people of Galbeston find a new planet before it explodes, and liberate it from its despotic Emperor. In the Japanese version, it does not have anything to do with King of the Beasts GoLion, as opposed to the U.S. version, Voltron: Defender of the Universe. There are three assault team units: Land, Air, and Sea. There are a total of 15 parts referred to as "Rugger," which can combine together to form the super-robot Dairugger. The design of the 15 separate Rugger units came from the sport of rugby, since 15 players are required to form a rugby union. The U.S. version would rename the "Galbeston Empire" to "Drule Empire," along with editing a fair amount of violence and sexual content to keep the show safe for general audience broadcast. (Source: Wikipedia)
Characters & Voice Actors
Aki Manabu
MAIN
Toshio Furukawa
JP
Tatsuo Izumo
SUPPORTING
Shou Hayami
JP
Captain Antonov
SUPPORTING
Kaneto Shiozawa
JP
Dewa
SUPPORTING
Hiroshi Ootake
JP
Yasuo Mutsu
SUPPORTING
Satomi Majima
JP
Xuneau
SUPPORTING
Shinji Ise
SUPPORTING
Hideyuki Tanaka
JP
Moya Kirigas
SUPPORTING
Nana Yamaguchi
JP
Baros Karateya
SUPPORTING
Ken Yamaguchi
JP
Captain Emma
SUPPORTING
Rackal
SUPPORTING
Banjou Ginga
JP
Patty Ellington
SUPPORTING
Keiko Han
JP
