Legendz

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Legendz
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GenreFantasy[1]
Manga
Written byRin Hirai
Illustrated byMakoto Haruno
Published byShueisha
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MagazineMonthly Shōnen Jump
Original run2003 – 2005
Volumes4 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Legendz: Yomigaeru Ryūō Densetsu
Directed byAkitaro Daichi
StudioStudio Gallop
Original networkFuji TV
Original run April 4, 2004 – March 27, 2005
Episodes50

Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Bandai and WiZ in 2003. The franchise began with a manga created by Rin Hirai and illustrated by Makoto Haruno, first serialized in Shueisha's Monthly Shōnen Jump in Japan. The manga was published in English by Viz Media in 2005.[2][1][3]

The anime, Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is animated by Studio Gallop, directed by Akitaro Daichi, and aired on Fuji TV from April 2004 to March 2005[4]. A pilot for an English dub of the series was produced for Hasbro, but was not picked up.[5]

Plot and setting

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Media

Manga

The Legendz manga was written by Rin Hirai and illustrated by Makoto Haruno. The manga was originally published in Shueisha's Monthly Shonen Jump from 2003 – 2005. The series was translated and adapted into English by Viz Media and released in four volumes with the first release in March 2005.[6]

The story is about Ken Kazaki, a boy who attends Ryudo Elementary School. Together with Shiron, his faithful Windragon, fights with other people who like him breed monsters. Ken later participates in the Legendz Carnival.

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN

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Anime

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The anime was directed by Akitaro Daichi with character designs by Nagisa Miyazaki. The animation was produced by Studio Gallop. The sound director was Kazuya Tanaka. The anime opening theme is Script error: No such module "Nihongo". by Kyoko. The two ending themes are "Dounimo Tomaranai~Nonstop" by Brenda Vaughn, from episode 1 through 37 and another version performed by Linda Yamamoto from 38 to 49, while the final episode's ending theme is "Sorairo no Yubisaki" by Yurie Kokobu. The anime ran on Fuji TV April 4, 2004, to March 27, 2005.[7]

Home media

Volume Episodes Original Release
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 1 1-2 October 22, 2004[8]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 2 3-6 November 26, 2004[9]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 3 7-10 December 23, 2004[10]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 4 11-14 January 28, 2005[11]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 5 15-18 February 24, 2005[12]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 6 19-22 March 25, 2005[13]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 7 23-26 April 22, 2005[14]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 8 27-30 May 27, 2005[15]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 9 31-34 June 24, 2005[16]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 10 35-38 July 22, 2005[17]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 11 39-42 August 26, 2005[18]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 12 43-46 September 23, 2005[19]
Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings 13 47-50 October 28, 2005[20]

Video games

Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is a Game Boy Advance game that was produced by Bandai and released on July 29, 2004.[21] The video game includes a unique accessory to "Reborn" the Legendz with a link cable connected to the "Soul Doll".[22] Using the dedicated adapter, the Legendz can adventure automatically and the player can view these events as flashbacks.[22] The game also provided growth of the Legendz through sharing with other players.[22]

The video game, Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is an action game for the PlayStation 2, originally released on December 16, 2004.[23] Produced by Bandai Co., Ltd., it has a CERO rating for "All ages" and supports two player play.[23] The game features more than 60 Legendz that the player uses to battle.

The third Legendz game to be released is Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., a Game Boy Advance game that was produced by Bandai Co., Ltd. and released on February 17, 2005.[24] The game requires the "Soul Doll" adapter, two versions were sold; one for players who already have the "Legendz: Island of Ordeal" and one which included the Soul Doll adapter.[24] The game included the ability to "rewrite the IC data" to allow the player to create their own Legendz.[24]

Reception

The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 makes note of the similarities to Dragon Drive in the introduction of Shu and Shiron. It also notes the similarities to Pokémon except with dragons and director Daichi's "stylistic similarities" to Grrl Power.[25] The manga review compendium Manga: The Complete Guide praised the "elaborate universe" and "quirky artwork", but noted that the creatures were "bland".[26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "VIZ To Release Legendz and Dr. Slump Manga in 2005." Anime News Network. December 16, 2004. Retrieved on March 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "Viz Officially Announces Dr. Slump and Legendz". Anime News Network. December 16, 2004. Retrieved on March 20, 2014.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."こちらフジテレビ ／ News". www.fujitv.co.jp (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 2004-08-04. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."こちらフジテレビ ／ News". www.fujitv.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2004-04-17. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
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  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."VIZ To Release Legendz and Dr. Slump Manga in 2005". Anime News Network. 14 December 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ ～甦る竜王伝説～. Fuji TV. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 1). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 2). Bandai Visual. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 3). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 4). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 5). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 6). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 7). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 8). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 9). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 10). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 11). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  19. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 12). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 甦る竜王伝説 (Legendz: Tale of the Dragon King Volume 13). Bandai Visual. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ甦る試練の島 (Legendz: Island of Ordeal. Bandai. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  22. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ甦る試練の島. Nintendo. Retrieved 20 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  23. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ 激闘!サーガバトル (Legends fierce fight! Saga Battle). jp.playstation.com. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  24. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.レジェンズ サイン オブ ネクロム. Nintendo. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  25. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen (2006). The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917. Stone Bridge Press. p. 362. ISBN 978-1-933330-10-5.
  26. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Manga: The Complete Guide. Random House Publishing Group. 3 July 2012. pp. 657–658. ISBN 978-0-345-53944-1.

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