Series synopsis
Shougeki Gouraigan, also known as 衝撃ゴウライガン is a Japanese action & adventure comedy sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on October 4, 2013. It ended on December 28, 2013. It was created by Keita Amemiya, Toshiki Inoue. It stars Yua Shinkawa, Takahiro Katou, Enoku Shimegi and Tomoki Hirose.
In a world separate from the humans is a place called Chou Shinkai. In this world lives super beings called Hikaribito. However, among such people are those who commit crimes. Such people are known as Kageribito. The ruler of Chou Shinkai is the Shinkai King.
There are monsters in Chou Shinkai called Magii. When Magii appear in the human world, they can be seen by people with strong spiritual senses. Since ancient times, Magii have been called mononoke or youkai.
Hikaribito Gou and Navi travel ...
Premise
In a world separate from the humans is a place called Chou Shinkai. In this world lives super beings called Hikaribito. However, among such people are those who commit crimes. Such people are known as Kageribito. The ruler of Chou Shinkai is the Shinkai King.
There are monsters in Chou Shinkai called Magii. When Magii appear in the human world, they can be seen by people with strong spiritual senses. Since ancient times, Magii have been called mononoke or youkai.
Hikaribito Gou and Navi travel across Chou Shinkai in their ship, the Bunba, to deliver the Kageribito to the land of exile. But when the transport mission goes wrong, Gou must gather a team of five brave people before the 1000 soldiers arrive in 100 days.
Premise: Only 100 days until the destruction of the earth. Is it okay for everyone to do it seriously...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yua Shinkawa as Hitomi Kai
- Takahiro Katou as Gou (Human Form)
- Enoku Shimegi as Rai (Human Form)
- Tomoki Hirose as Geki (Human Form)
- Nami Kasuya as Shou (Human Form)
- Shouma Yamamoto as Gan (Human Form)
- Megumi Asaoka as Granny
- Toshihide Wakamatsu as Wakabayashi Shinji
Supporting cast
- Mitsu Dan as Rurita Kanzaki
- Tarō Suwa as Homeless Yamashita
- Haruka Andou as Ryoko Morita
- Rio as Private Detective Akiko Tachibana
- Mirei Asaoka as Mirei Asaoka Mama
- Akari Hoshino as Navi
- Rika Kawamura as Surfer Jane
- Mao Miyaji as Rin
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 4, 2013 | December 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Daredevil While transporting prisoners to the Land of Exile, Gou's ship is attacked by an alien force and he tries to defend it only to crash land on Earth. After almost attempting Harakiri for failing his mission, he realizes his only option to stop this threat is to recruit 4 fugitive warriors and work with them to protect the Earth |
October 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Debauchery Hitomi is overjoyed that it is a lunar day when her power to see spirits is negated until she meets Gou in human form. Gou chases her around to repay the debt for paying for his meal after learning Earthlings use money to get what they need and doesn't have any to pay for his meal. Meanwhile, a drinking, womanizing warrior named Rai appears... |
October 11, 2013 |
| 3 | Delerious | October 18, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2013 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |