Legendz

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is a role-playing game, an anime, a toy, card game, and manga series.

The manga is illustrated by Makoto Haruno (春野まこと Haruno Makoto) and the story is by Rin Hirai (平井隣 Hirai Rin). The manga was published in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan, and the manga is published in English by VIZ Media. The anime, Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings (レジェンズ甦る竜王伝説 Regenzu Yomigaeru Ryūō Densetsu) is animated by Studio Gallop, directed by Akitaro Daichi, and aired on Fuji TV from April 4 2004 to March 27 2005.

The Legendz manga is about a boy at Ryudo Elementary School (竜童学校 Ryūdō Gakkō) named Ken Kazaki, who along with his loyal Windragon Shiron battles other people who raise and train monsters. He later enters the Legendz Carnival competition, where he learns of an evil that threatens the world.

The Legendz anime moves away from the Pokémon-ish "gotta catch em all" and monster training business and deals more with the overall background of the monster characters and their story. The Legendz anime opens with the discovery of the "Soul Dolls" which contain legendary creatures of incredible power within them. The Dark Wiz company (DWC) wants access to all of them for unknown reasons, but four of the Soul Dolls go missing. The majority of the anime takes place in Brooklyn, New York City, with the Brooklyn Bridge as a much-featured landmark.

Contents

1 Some things of note
2 Characters

2.1 Characters in the anime
2.2 Minor/miscellaneous characters in the anime
2.3 Important storyline characters in the anime
2.4 Characters in the manga

3 Episodes List
4 Opening Theme
5 Ending Theme
6 Notable People
7 Trivia
8 External links

Some things of note

The animation style in Legendz is very strange, with sometimes bland backgrounds, other times good backgrounds, but a constant in the series is the goofy and simplistic human character designs contrasted by the shadowed and detailed monster designs. The story starts off being about Shu and his friends and has a comedic tone, but towards the end it seems to gravitate almost toward being about Shiron and has a somewhat darker story. The anime also features jazz background music performed by David Matthews and his Orchestra.

Characters

Characters in the anime

Shuzo "Shu" Matsutani - (シュウゾウ・マツタニ Shūzō Matsutani, シュウ Shū) - He's the "Kaze no Saga" or "Saga of Wind". A very absent-minded, irresponsible 11-year-old boy who loves baseball and cute girls. Shu seems to be an unlikely hero but proves his worth in the later episodes. His Legendz is Shiron the Windragon.

Meg Sprinkle (メグ・スプリンクル) - The "Saga of Water". A pink-haired girl, friend of Shu. Her Legendz is Zuou the Bigfoot.

Mike "Mac" McField - (マック, マイク・マクフィールド) - The "Saga of Earth". An obese boy who likes hamburgers and is very perceptive, friend of Shu. His Legendz is Garion the Griffin.

Dino Sparks (ディーノ・スパークス) - The "Saga of Fire" A rich, but lonely boy who always carries a rose with him. His Legendz is Greedo the Blazedragon.

Haruka Hepburn (ハルカ・ヘップバーン) - A woman who has a life-long interest in all Legendz. She also fronts as a teacher at Shu's school.

BB/Bouchou - A purple-haired woman sent to retrieve the Wind Talispod from Shu.

J1 and J2 - Two agents who work under BB.

President of DWC - A small, pitiful man who "controls" DWC in place of the CEO.

Sasuke Matsutani (サスケ・マツタニ) - Shu's dad who works at DWC. He gives Shu the Wind Talispod.

Yoko Matsutani (ヨウコ・マツタニ Yōko Matsutani) - Shu's mother.

Bruno Sparks (ブルーノ・スパークス) - Dino's father, was the president of the Duck Mind Company. He and Sasuke develop the Talisdam, an upgrade of the Talispod, with three Soul Doll docking bays.

Shiron the Windragon (シロン) - A wind-type Legendz who can't remember his past. His attack is "Wing Tornado". The main Legendz character.

Greedo the Blazedragon (グリードー) - A kind fire-type Legendz with a secret, he transforms into a rose which Dino takes around with him. Greedo is part of a three-Legendz team called G-W-Nicol.

Wolfy the Werewolf (ウォルフィ) - Earth-type Legendz. A member of Greedo's group, G-W-Nicol.

Leon the Manticore (リーオン) - Wind-type Legendz. A member of Greedo's group, G-W-Nicol.

Garion the Griffin (ガリオン) - An earth-type Legendz. Wise and powerful, frightening when provoked, she can be set in her ways.

Zuou the Bigfoot (ズオウ) - A water/ice-type Legendz. He is young and naïve, but cares for Meg and will protect her at all costs.

Ranshiin (ランシーン) - A mysterious Windragon who is working with DWC and has an interest in Shiron. He seems to be rather easily annoyed by the lack of wind at where he's staying.

Minor/miscellaneous characters in the anime

Goblin - Summoned by BB to attack Shu in the first episode so he will surrender the wind talispod.

Big Goblin - Formed by multiple goblins merging together, Shiron's 1st opponent.

Storm Worm - Shiron's 2nd opponent. Does not put up much of a fight.

Giant Crab - Shiron's 3rd opponent. It only really wants to return to the sea.

Dandy the Devour Crocodile - First appears in episode 4. A water-type Legendz who is hired by DWC to negotiate with Shu for his Talispod, but is reformed and does good deeds. He calls Shiron his "aniki". Later in the series, Dandy opens up a bar for Legendz to hang out called "Cafe Wani no Ana", meaning "Crocodile Cave Cafe". He snaps at people when he is called a crocodile.

Anna the Harpy - First appears in episode 5. A caring, free-spirited wind-type Legendz who disguises herself as a young girl to steal Shu's Talispod. However, she realises that she cares for Shu.

Fire Giant - He belongs to Edo, the self proclaimed Fire Saga.

Cait Sith - An intelligent cat Legendz working for DWC.

Hellhounds -Five dog Legendz that combine into one.

Rapper King the Maze Octopus -

Willowisp - Fire legendz, used as a distraction to get Shiron's attention.

Chimera - Shape shifting legendz, one of Shiron's first difficult opponents. This legendz can split into fiery forms of a goat, lion, eagle and a snake.

Kraken - Water legendz, attacks Shiron when he goes off on his own.

Zombie - Dark legendz, able to reform no matter their damage.

Skeleton - Sent by Ranshiin to test Shiron, summons zombies to fight him.

Golem -

Assassin -

Gargoyle - A powerful dark legendz summoned by Skeleton to deal with Shiron.

Bicorn - A dark unicorn legendz, she delights in the suffering of others.

Lesser Gargoyle - Summoned by Bicorn to cause panic amongst the people.

Yeti -

Salamander - Appears in episode 20. A fire-type Legendz summoned by BB to capture Shu's talipod, but fails. A few episodes later, he reunites with Dandy and works at his bar, "Cafe Wani no Ana".

Jin - Tries to steal Shiron's cap, summons Cloud Giant when he is outmatched.

Cloud Giant -

Dwarf -

Vampire - Dark legendz, summoned by Haruka and Ranshin to take Shiron down, also fights and loses to Garion

Mr. English (Eigo A-ta) - A strange carrot-nosed character who randomly appears in the show and speaks in Engrish.

Ms. General Affairs (Soumu-san) - A polite-speaking employee of DWC who appears randomly to assist BB.

Perkins - An absentminded scientist working for DWC.

Richard/Robert/Steve - A strange little man, who is constantly changing his name and hunting profession.

Edo - The self proclaimed Fire Saga, but he is actually a timid man with not much talents.

Meg's parents -

Dino's parents -

Important storyline characters in the anime

Selba -

Tornado Elemental Legion (Blue) - Fusion of Shiron, Zuou, and Garion

Volcano Elemental Legion (Red) - Fusion of Greedo, Wolfie, and Leon

Spiritual Elemental Legion (Gold)- Fusion of Shiron, Garion, and Greedo

CEO of DWC -

Tornado King Dragon - One of the four Dragon Kings.

Storm King Dragon - One of the four Dragon Kings.

Volcano King Dragon - One of the four Dragon Kings.

Earthquake King Dragon - One of the four Dragon Kings.

Jabberwock -

The Legendz gods -

Wind-Maker?/Kanerudo Windragon - An incredibly powerful legendz of "legend" who had the power to wield all the elements. He was once the general of the army of legendz and the heir to the throne of Tornado King Dragon. He nearly brought the world to ruin long ago and has not been heard from since, becoming no more than a legend. He is depicted in the removed and hidden final pages of the "book of legendz", along with many pages worth of undeciphered text.

Characters in the manga

Ken Kazaki (風来ケン Kazaki Ken) - A normally aloof kid who takes Legendz seriously. His Legendz is the Windragon Shiron (シロン). He is the Wind Saga.

Ririko Yasuhara (安原りり子 Yasuhara Ririko) - A girl talented at Legendz who has a Mermaid Tetty. She is the Saga of Water.

Hideaki Hiyama (檜山ヒデアキ Hiyama Hideaki) - A boy who loses to Ririko every time despite all of his research on the game.

Hosuke Dekai (出海砲輔 Dekai Hōsuke) - The school bully who thinks that he is the best at Legendz. Hosuke has a Troll named Banriki. He wants the Golden Soul Figure.

Shunsuke Dekai (出海瞬輔 Dekai Shunsuke) - Hosuke's younger brother who wants to win at Legendz. However, his neglection of his Werewolf Balthus prevents his victory.

Leo Engokuin (炎獄院レオ Engokuin Reo) - The son of the president of DWC. He runs this year's Legendz Carnival competition. His Legendz is the Blazedragon Greedo. Leo is one of the two Fire Sagas.

Kaoruko Goshika (御鹿カオルコ Goshika Kaoruko) - A contestant in the Legendz Carnival. She is the daughter of a Legendz researcher looking for crystals. Her Legendz is Bjork the Golem. She is the Earth Saga.

Namio Afuro (阿風呂ナミオ Afuro Namio) / Namio Curly - Leo's assistant. His most prominent feature is his large Afro-style wig.

Mio Engokuin (炎獄院ミオ Engokuin Mio) - Leo's older twin sister. Mio was kidnapped by Necrom, the Dark Kingdom. Mio is the other Fire Saga.

Meiko Kajiwara - Meiko is a sixth grader at Kokuryu Elementary School and is Hosuke's girlfriend. Meiko kidnaps Ririko to lure Ken to the school. Then she battles Ken with her Assassin Bug, Baiks.

Goh Tokudaiji - The boss of Kokuryu Elementary School. His Legendz is a Triton named Orca.

Yuki Amagi (天城勇樹 Amagi Yūki) - A sixth grader at Ken's school. Yuki offers Ken his Golden Soul Figure if Ken proves himself as worthy of the soul figure. He is the leader of the Ryudo Four and wields the Yeti Gosetsu.

Maki Mitsui (三井真希 Mitsui Maki) - Another sixth grader who has a Kansai dialect. She is a member of the Ryudo Four. Her Legendz is Suzu, a Catsy. Both of them love meat buns.

Vivian Kazaki (風木ビビアン Kazaki Bibian) - Ken's rather eccentric grandmother.

Jabberwock (ジャバウォック) - Jabberwock is the Lord of Necrom, summoned by Skeleton Lord Lich. He holds Ririko and Mio hostage.

Mitsuru Aoi (葵充 Aoi Mitsuru) - A soft-spoken member of the Ryudo Four. His Legendz, Sofia, is a Cloud Giant.

Eiji Yashiro (八代英治 Yashiro Eiji) - The champion of the previous year's Legendz Carnival. His Legendz is a Dwarf named Kotaro. When Ken was in third grade, Eiji taught him to respect his Legendz because they are alive. He moved to America shortly after that.

Episodes List

01. オイラが風を呼んでいた -CALLING IN THE WIND-
02. 頭の中はカラッ風 -A DRAFT THROUGH MY HEAD-
03. カニに襲われアワくった -ATTACK OF THE KILLER CRAB-
04. ワニがワニしてワニとやら -CROCODILE WAIT A WHILE-
05. 鳥が恋してズッキュンバッキュン！ -THE BIRD'S LOVE POTION-
06. 忍び込んだらどこまでも -ENTER THE GOBLIN-
07. まいべびべびばらばら -THE NAME OF MY ROSE-
08. 熱いの熱いの熱いのよ -SOME LIKE IT FIERY-
09. ネコたらしいヤツ、ムカつくニャン -CATTY PROFESSOR-
10. 話せば長～い物語 -LONG LONG TIME COMING-
11. 寿司食って、究極って、イェイイェイ！-AND THERE WAS NO MORE SUSHI-
12. タコタコハマってさあ大変 -OCTOPUS STRIKES BACK-
13. 地球の悲鳴が聞こえてた -THE GLOBE'S UNEARTHLY SHRIEKS-
14. 何でどうしてどうなるの！？ -STRANGERS IN THE SIGHT-
15. 答えは風が知っていた -WHEN THE WIND BLOWS-
16. なんたることか父主役・・・？！ -EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DAD YOU NEVER ASK-
17. 調子の歯車ガッタガタ -LOVE ME OR BELIEVE ME-
18. ゾンビわんさかベタつき模様 -WHO'S AFRAID OF SLIMY SPECTER?-
19. 夜をこえたら朝だった -THE SUN ALSO RISES AFTER ALL-
20. 最初で、最後の、デートです -TAKE ME OUT TO THE SKY-
21. ねずっちょ、ちゅびるば　橋のはし -OF MICE AND BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER-
22. ＧとＷでニッコルチュボーン -ALONE AGAIN, UNNATURALLY-
23. 君と見上げた夜の空 -WHEN YOU WISH UPON A SPARK-
24. ウヒョホできたよタリスダム -MR. SPARKLE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BEAST-
25. 昔のサーガが出て来ます -IT'S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME, BUDDY-
26. 気持ちアチコチスクエア -CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE IN SQUARE-
27. ついにここまでやって来た -MY BIG FOOT GEEK WELDING-
28. 風がはこんだめぐり逢い -ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WIND-
29. ズジェレと歌おうレジェンズクラブ♪ -A SONG IS BORN IN THE CLUB-
30. 歴史をかえた愛の歌 -UNTIL IT'S TIME FOR HIM TO GO-
31. 追いかーけて、飛ばさーれて -CHASERS RUNNERS FLIERS-
32. 青春、熱血、セレナーデ -STAND TALL BY ME-
33. ガリオンガリルレガーリック -YET THERE STILL IS THE BLUE PLANET-
34. モォ～っと３匹ｳｼが来た！ -THREE GROUND BULLS-
35. ラストのビッカリCEO！-WHEN THE BOSS GOES MARCHING IN-
36. 父よあなたはえらかった -DAD ON THE RUN-
37. この空染めたのダレなのさ！ -WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR PAINTING THE SKY?-
38. 風がどうにも止まってた -CROUCHING LEADER, HIDDEN DRAGON-
39. ハルカが来た道もう一度 -THE WAY SHE WAS-
40. 真っシロンに燃えつきた -WHEN THE WIND STOP BLOWING
41. 風が街から消えたとさ -TOWN OF NO WIND-
42. 風よ、オイラに吹いて来な！ -RETURN OF WIND-MAKER-
43. もう、どーにも止まらない！ -WHO WANTS TO STOP THE UNSTOPPABLE?-
44. 一方その頃、俺たちの旅 -MEANWHILE... ADVENTURE OF FIRED BROTHERS-
45. 泳いで飛んで回って・・・え？ -SPLASH, FLIT, TURN AND GO!-
46. 残された人、よっといで -LEFT BEHIND? FALL IN!-
47. レジェンズウォーがうぉううぉううぉううぉう -THE LEGENDARY, LONGEST DAY-
48. 今来たこの道戻りゃんせ -SO IT WASN'T A POINT OF NO RETURN!-
49. 光のツッコミ入れたろか！ -HOLY COW! GOIN' GOIN' GONE!-
50. 風と共に去ったとさ -FORGOTTEN BUT NOT TOTALLY GONE-

Opening Theme

"Kaze No Legendz"

The wind runs through this city to the high skies
Hold me up in your arms, lets fly
I felt we would meet from the day I was born
We'll fly anywhere and cross to the ends of this world
The wind runs through this city to the high skies
I'm yearning for this legendary dream

Ending Theme

"Dounimo Tomaranai~Nonstop" by Brenda Vaughn - Episode 38 and on is in Japanese

Don't believe them when they tell you love has got me down.
Do you think that I'm the type that love can push around?
I may bend but I won't break my passion can't be bound.
I'm gonna conquer love before it conquers me.
Patched my broken heart together, wiped the tears away.
Ready now to brave the world and face a brand new day.
Here am I with head up high, the fire's burning bright.
I'm gonna make a thousand dreams come true tonight.
Oh, let the thunder crash! Oh, let the storms begin!
I won't stop until its over cause I'm goin out to win.
Oh, watch my spirits soar! Oh, higher than before!
Nothing can ever stop me!
Oh, dream the wildest dreams! Oh, aiming for the sky!
I'm a rocket to the moon, I'm gonna live until I die.
Oh, spirit fast and free! Oh, baby you and me.
Nothing can ever stop us!

Notable People

Akitaro Daichi - Director
Kenji Watanabe - Original Creator
Nagisa Miyazaki - Original character designer
Kazuhiko Inoue - Japanese voice actor of Shiron the Windragon
Akemi Okamura - Japanese voice actor of Shuzo Matsutani

Trivia

Shuzo Matsutani is also a character in Now and Then, Here and There. Now and Then, Here and There has a darker tone than Legendz.

In addition in Now and Then, Here and There Shuzo is from Tokyo, Japan instead of New York City. The traditional Japanese naming order (family name, given name) is used for his name in the Japanese version of Now and Then, Here and There while in the Japanese version of Legendz his name is in the Western order (given name, family name).

At the end of the Legendz Manga, Ken runs past 2 kids while in New York City. Though one of the kid's faces is not shown, it appears that the kid who is shown, is none other than Shu, the star of the anime series.

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