Dino Adventure Jura Tripper

**Dino Adventure Jurassic Tripper** (恐竜冒険記ジュラトリッパー, *Kyōryū Bōkenki Jura Torippā*) is a Japanese dinosaur-isekai adventure anime series based from the 1888 "Two Years' Vacation" novel by Jules Verne, while borrowing elements from 1912 "The Lost World" novel by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was produced by NAS and TV Tokyo and animated by Ashi Productions fro 39 episodes from April 2 to December 24, 1995.

## Plot

A freakish storm mysteriously transported a marine club group of 15 children to a strange world populated by both humans and dinosaurs and the civilization leveled around the middle ages. They quickly make friends with talking Pteranodon Zans and Manua, an inhabitant of Noah, who helps them out on more than one occasion.

While trying to find their way back home, the children learn more about the new world, its people, and the dinosaurs suffering from oppression by the king as well as the church's prohibition of science. They get into conflict with General Mosar who is interested in their advanced technology and consequently have to flee from the king's army as well as the priests who try to capture Zans, who incidentally is the son of White Wing, the famous but passed leader of the rebellion.

## Characters

### The Children

* **Kashira** (カシラ, lit. "Leader"): Although technically Shachou is their leader, Kashira usually takes charge in dire situations. While generally a good person, he is rarely serious and likes to fool around, occasionally so on the expenses of others, unintentionally angering them. He is very courageous, sporty and ready to take great risks in order to save his friends. Tends to fall for girls easily and flirts around without hesitation. Doesn't really get along with God. Voiced by: Masami Kikuchi

* **Hime** (姫, lit. "Princess"): God's fiance who is not an official member but a stowaway by God. She is a bit spoiled, but has a good heart and sincerely cares for her friends (especially later in the series). Though she doesn't comply her engagement with God due to it being their parents' decision, she appears to be somewhat interested in Kashira. Voiced by: Yūko Mizutani

* **Shachou** (社長, lit. "President"): The eldest of the group, but very indecisive and his tries of discussions and voting on anything are usually undermined by the group. Although he is easily frightened and not as physically adept as the other boys, he will not hesitate to protect his friends. At first drawn towards Manua, he later takes interest in Tiger. Carries a mirror and a comb with him wherever he goes. Voiced by: Shinichiro Miki

* **Tiger** (タイガー, Taigā): A tomboy who knows how to shoot and fight. She is the only girl taking part in dangerous actions. Nevertheless, she is still a maiden at heart and doesn't like ghosts, thunderstorms and coldness. Develops feelings for Shachou towards the end of the series. Voiced by: Yuri Amano.

* **God** (ゴッド, Goddo): The most egoistic of the group. He is engaged with Hime due to their parents' decision, but she doesn't seem to approve too much. God usually opposes the others' opinions and decisions, especially in regard to Kashira. He joins General Mosar for a while, telling him how guns work. On a number of occasions, he tries to betray the group by running away alone or with Hime, Asuka or his followers Snake and O-Taku, but mostly without success. While he mostly acts foolishly selfish and gets the group in trouble, on rare occasions it is depicted that he actually does care for beings besides himself. Voiced by: Ryūzō Ishino

* **Snake** (スネーク, Sunēku): God's underling who keeps following him around despite God keeps scolding and punching him. When he's not under God's thumb, he can act quite smart. Voiced by: Tsutomu Kashiwakura

* **Tank** (タンク, Tanku): Like Snake, A rather massive, but easy-going fellow who tries to act as a moderating voice and is quite skilled in cooking. Voiced by: Wataru Takagi

* **Hakase** (博士, lit. "Doctor"): A typical glasses-girl who is tech-savvy and intelligent by the stereotype. Although she is less talkative, she is far from shy and will raise her voice if necessary (i.e. if it's a topic she feels knowledgeable in). Voiced by: Michiko Neya

* **Ojou** (お嬢, lit. "Miss") ]: A young girl who is Ben's romantic interest. Voiced by: Mariko Kouda
* **Otaku** (オタク): God's younger brother who follows him most of the time, . When idle, he is mostly seen playing videogames on his handheld. Takes a liking in Ojou and thus dislikes Ben. Although he's not a principally bad person who does not concur the majority of God's actions, he doesn't really follow altruistic motives either like his brother. Voiced by: Tetsuya Iwanaga

* **Beso** (ベソ, Beso): Kashira's younger brother. He's nice and less reckless than his elder sibling. Fancies O-Jou. Voiced by: Daisuke Sakaguchi

* **Gacha** (ガチャ): A young girl who is easily upset and tends to cry a lot. Obsessed with General Mosar whom she starts to call "uncle" as the show progresses. Voiced by: Rumi Kasahara

* **Danmari** (ダンマリ): One of the younger kids and closest friend of Zans; usually carries him around. Voiced by: Hiroko Takemasa

* **Doji** (ドジ, Doji) & **Moji** (モジ, Moji): Twin brothers and the youngest members of the crew. One more shy and frightful, the other more reckless. Voiced by: Minako Takenouchi & Junko Okada

### Allies

* **Zans** (ザンス, Zansu): A talking Pteranodon and son of White Wing, the passed leader of the rebellion. He is cowardish and easily scared at first, but becomes more courageous as the story progresses and ultimately decides to become head of the rebels. Voiced by: Wataru Takagi
* **Manua** (マニュア, Manyua): The daughter of a local mayor, she is very concerned about her world's current state, especially considering the suppression and torture of the dinosaurs. When she meets with the children, she decides to leave her hometown and later joins the rebellion. Voiced by: Yumi Hikita

## Music

* **Opening Theme:**
	+ "Bokutachi no Start" (僕たちのスタート, Bokutachi no Sutāto)
	+ Lyrics and composition by: CHIAKI
	+ Arrangement by: Akihisa Matsuura
	+ Song by: Hironobu Kageyama
* **Ending Theme:**
	+ "Sunday Island"
	+ Lyrics and composition by: Yuki Kajiura
	+ Arrangement by: Akihisa Matsuura
	+ Song by: Mariko Kouda