Heavy Metal L-Gaim

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1984-02-04

Last Air Date: 1985-02-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 54

Networks: HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, Shizuoka Kenmin TV, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting

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Top Cast

Maria Kawamura as Lillis Faw
Bin Shimada as Anton Rando
Ryuichi Horibe as Wassan Lune
Chieko Honda as Amu Fannelia
Hirokazu Hiramatsu as Daba Myroad
Hochu Otsuka as Mirauu Kyao
Show Hayami as Gavlet Gablae
Asami Mukaidono as Lily Hasshi
Banjo Ginga as Maph McTomin
Eriko Hara as Miyama Asphy

Seasons

Specials (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Heavy Metal L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window (1986-11-05)

A recap OVA that portrays the first half of the series Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
Ep. 2: Heavy Metal L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely (1987-01-10)

A recap OVA that portrays the second half of the series Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
Ep. 3: Heavy Metal L-Gaim III: Full Metal Soldier (1987-03-28)

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.