Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu

## Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu (OVA)

***Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu*** (MAZE☆爆熱時空, Meizu Bakunetsu Jikū / Maze the Megaburst Space) is a Japanese light novel series by Satoru Akahori. It was adapted into an OVA series in 1996 by J.C.Staff, followed by an anime television series and a sequel movie. The OVA and anime television series were licensed in North America by Central Park Media and released on DVD under their Software Sculptors label. The TV series has aired on Comcast's Anime Selects On Demand channel multiple times. The manga has not been released in North America.

## Synopsis

Maze wakes up in her house, everything is a wreck and she has amnesia. Before she can gather what has happened the girl Mill storms into her house thanking her for having saved her life. She tells Maze that her house suddenly fell down from the sky and crushed Mills pursuers under it. However before long they are both on the run from further pursuers who want their hands on princess Mill. They are only saved when Maze discovers that she has phantom light magical powers and can summon Mills family heirloom mecha. However her performance with the mecha is weak; that is until the sun goes down and she is turned in to a lecherous man. Soon other travellers join them as Maze tries to protect Mill and figure out what she is doing in this fantasy world.

(Source: ANN)

## List of Published Books

### *Novel*

Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Main series

* Volume 1 Perfect and Strongest Couple (July 1993)
* Volume 2: Invincible Big Party (November 1993)
* Volume 3: Eternal Unchanging Stranger (August 1994)
* Volume 4: Pure and pretty holy girl (September 1995)
* Volume 5: Great Reversal of Surprise and Raging Waves (February 1996)
* Volume 6: The Exciting Hometown Cataclysm (August 1996)
* Volume 7 Super Spiritual Power of the Legendary Holy Land (April 1997)
* Volume 8: Sorcerer of the Makai Void (September 1997)
* Volume 9: Pure love immortality (Ai is everything) grand finale (March 1998)

Gaiden series-Only the former two titles have "Gaiden" in the title, but the latter two are included for convenience.

* Gaiden 1: Mir-chan's wifey day (February 1995)
* Gaiden 2: Hiyoku Brothers (December 1995)
* Gaiden 3: Rapier Ranbu (October 1996)
* Gaiden 4: Mir-chan's Great Love Operation ♡ (January 1998)

Kadokawa Mini Library

* Side Story: A bold and lovely challenger (April 1997)
* Side Story: Daring Invincible Adventurer

### *TRPG*

* "*Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu (OVA)*" Fujimi Shobo

### *Manga*

* Completed "Maze: Mega Burst Space [*Chouse Kitan Maze Bakunetsu Jikuu*]" (1 to 6). Original: Satoru Akahori // Illustrator: Rei Shinshi
	+ Serialized in Monthly Comic Dragon from October 1995 to December 1999.
* “MAZE☆Bakunetsu Jiku Densetsu Seikouki Densetsu” (1) – incomplete. Original: Satoru Akahori // Illustrator: Eiji Suganuma
	+ It was serialized in Comic Newtype.

`Complete Ver. 1``Complete Ver. 2``Complete Ver. 3``Complete Ver. 4``Complete Ver. 5``Complete Ver. 6`

## Ending Theme

### ED Title:

* Junk Boy (eps 1-12)
* Happi Mania (eps 13-24)

### ED Composer:

* Kaori 2 Luv
* Tamao Satou

From April 2, 1997 to September 24, every Wednesday from 25:15 to 25:45, it was animated and broadcast on TV Tokyo. 25 episodes in total.

The animation work has not been made into video software in Japan since the laser disc and VHS video were released by Victor Company of Japan The LD version is commonly known as the "Ogeretsu version", and it is full of skin colors that are out of the broadcasting code frame (such as underwear in the scene where Moe Ikaruga wakes up at the beginning), but the DVD was released in the United States. The version (English title: "MAZE: THE MEGA-BURST SPACE") uses the material of the TV broadcast version.

* Original work - Satoru Akahori
* Original Illustration/Character Draft - Eiji Suganuma
* Series composition - Katsumi Hasegawa
* Character Design - Masayuki Goto
* Art Director - Shunichiro Yoshihara
* Director of Photography - Kazuhiro Konishi
* Edited by Eiko Nishide
* Acoustic director - Masafumi Mima
* Music - Norimasa Yamanaka
* Music Director - Hiroomi Yamaguchi *(BMG Japan)*
* Music production coordination - Haruhisa Hayakawa
* Music Cooperation - TV Tokyo Music
* Producers - Hiroyuki Odomegawa, Kensho Ikeda, Masaru Umehara
* Director - Suzuki line
* Animation production - JCSTAFF
 **Episode List (*TV series*)**1. A Stranger Lost in Random Space
2. The Strongest Lightning-Speed Couple, desu!
3. Impossible to Escape. A Most Critical Situation, desu!
4. The Ultimate Red-Hot Rage, desu!
5. Traditional Strength, Blue Wolf, desu!
6. Invincible Affection Rom Armor, desu!
7. Beautiful, Brave Female Knight, desu!
8. Dark Road of the Hell Labyrinth, desu!
9. The Rise and Fall of Glory — The Tearful Ending, desu!
10. Hurricane Flash — The Duel in the Midday, desu!
11. Superficial Gorgeous Playboy, desu!
12. The Best on Earth — Great Verdict, desu!
13. Falling Headlong? Maze Wanders in Time, desu!
14. Holy Arrival! Activate Rom Armor, desu!
15. Expectant Project! Ukyo in the Hot Springs, desu!
16. Eve of the Decisive Battle. Emotions Confuse, desu!
17. Collision: Saint and Sinner. Maze Dies?! Desu!
18. Sturm and Drang Super Teleportation, desu!
19. High School Student. My Name is Mei…, desu!
20. Pursuit Under the Moon. Beautiful Stranger, desu!
21. Summer Angel! Barefoot Fairy, desunon!
22. The Power Disappears! Threat Draws Near, desu!
23. Capitals Under Assault! The Evil Gorgeous, desu!
24. The Ultimate Battle: Good Against Evil, desu!
25. Mega-Burst Space Adventure, desu!

In addition, the opening eye-catching line of the TV series "Okiro" has been changed to "Start" because the viewing time zone for video software is not always late at night.

## Opening Theme

### OP Composer:

Yoshihiro Honda

An original animation filmed before television broadcasting. It is an original story, the fairy Randy first appeared in OVA, and an OVA original mix will also appear.

 **Staff*** Planning - Takeshi Tamiya, Shigeaki Komatsu, Tomohisa Abe
* Original work - Satoru Akahori
* Producers - Kensho Ikeda, Hiroyuki Otomegawa, Tomoko Kawasaki
* Screenplay-Masashi Noro (Part 1), Katsumi Hasegawa (Part 2)
* Storyboard - Row Suzuki
* Directed by Shinro Shirahata
* Character Design - Eiji Suganuma
* Creature Design - You Yoshinari
* Character animation director - Atsushi Aono
* Effect animation director - Hiroshi Masuda
* Art Director: Hiroshi Kato (Part 1), Shunichiro Yoshihara (Part 2)
* Cinematographer - Katsuyuki Otaki
* Editing - Naoyuki Masaki
* Acoustic director - Masafumi Mima
* Music - Norimasa Yamanaka
* Animation production - JCSTAFF
* Director - Suzuki line
* Production - Kadokawa Shoten, Victor Company of Japan, JCSTAFF

***Episode List***
 Part 2

## Film Info

### Runtime

42 min.

Published April 25, 1998. Co-screened with "*Welcome to Rhodes Island!*" This is Japan's first late-night anime adaptation into a movie. This movie work has not been released as software such as VHS, LD, DVD, etc., and has not been made into a novel.

 ***Staff**** Planning - Takeshi Tamiya
* Original / Screenplay - Satoru Akahori
* Character design and original illustration - Eiji Suganuma
* Producer - Michihisa Abe, Yuji Matsukura
* Creature Design - Hajime Yamamura
* Cooperation - Battleship
* Director - Suzuki line
* Directed by Shinro Shirahata
* Chief animation director - Atsushi Aono
* Animation director- Toshinobu Kikuchi
* Effect animation director - Hiroshi Masuda
* Art Director - Shunichiro Yoshihara
* Cinematographer - Katsuyuki Otaki
* Acoustic Director - Masafumi Misono
* Music - Norimasa Yamanaka
* Animation Production - JCSTAFF
* Production - "MAZE ☆ Explosive Space-Time" Production Committee, Kadokawa Shoten, Victor Company of Japan, JCSTAFF
 ***Theme Song (movie)**** Theme song "BIG FIGHT!"
	+ Lyrics- Natsumi Watanabe / Composition / Arrangement-Kimasa Yamanaka / Song- Tomokazu Seki
* Insert song "Twin counting song"
	+ Lyrics-Suzuki Line / Composition / Arrangement-Kimasa Yamanaka / Song-Aya Hisakawa (Yan Del)

## Maze

### Aliases:

* Mei Ikaruga ♀
* Akira Ikaruga ♂
* Big Sister-brother *(by Mill)*

### Affiliation:

* Ikaruga Group *(Earth)*
* Kingdom of Palania

### Allied:

* Randy
* Solude Schfoltzer
* Asterote Reighe
* Ranchiki

## 「Biographical Information」

### Traits:

Summoned, Elemental User, Pilot, Transexual Metamorphosis

### Relatives:

* Ikaruga Family
* Mei Ikaruga *(Sister)*
* Akira Ikaruga *(Brother)*
* Princess Mill Varna *(Partner)*

### Occupation:

* Master Illuminator
* Demi-Armor Pilot

## 「Voice Actor」

### Japan VA:

* Kotono Mitsuishi *(Female)*
* Tomokazu Seki *(Female)*

### English VA:

* Debora Rabbai *(Male)*
* Greg Wolfe *(Male)*

Maze wakes up in her house; everything is a wreck and she has amnesia. Before she can gather what has happened a girl named Mill storms into her house, thanking her for having saved her life. She tells Maze that her house suddenly fell down from the sky and crushed Mill’s pursuers under it. However, before long they are both on the run from further pursuers who want to get their hands on Princess Mill.

When reinforcements arrive, they are only saved when Maze discovers that she has phantom light magical powers and can summon Mills family heirloom mecha, Dulgar. However her performance with the mecha is weak; that is until the sun goes down and she is turned in to a lecherous man who can even handle one of the most powerful spells ever known. Soon other travellers join them as Maze tries to protect Mill and figure out what she is doing in this fantasy world; Demi-Armor hunters Aster and Solude, both of whom are interested in Female Maze; Randy, handy guide and Exposition Fairy (quite literally as she's a tiny Winged Humanoid who usually hides in Maze's shirt when the going gets tough); and Rapier, Knight and Demi-Armour pilot of the neighbouring kingdom ruled by Mill's uncle, who joins up with the party when her kingdom falls to Jaina as well.

Maze and Mill meet more companions on their journey and become embroiled in a war to defeat Jaina and raise Mill back to the throne of Bartonia.

### Abilities

The Female Maze (Mei Ikaruga) is a form master who is proficient in all five colors of Phantom Light (Elemental magical ability) of the unknown energy outburst. Unlike the female Maze, the male Maze (Akira Ikaruga) is not bothered by combat, and his attack power is incredibly powerful when synchronized with the female Maze. When reinforcements arrive, they are only saved when Maze discovers that she has phantom light magical powers and can summon Mills family heirloom mecha, Dulgar.

* The five forces (Phantom Light) of *earth*, *water*, *fire*, *wind*, and *light* that make this world exist. They are called "*topaz form of earth*," "*sapphire form of water*," "*ruby form of fire*," "*emerald form of wind*," and "*diamond form of light*," respectively, and they handle various kinds of magic and magical machines using these powers.

However her performance with the mecha is weak; that is until the sun goes down and she is turned into a lecherous man who can't even handle one of the most powerful spells ever known.

A Demi-Armors (equivalent of a mech) that has power that far exceeds normal abilities excavated in its perfect form. It can only be piloted by powerful phantom warriors.

## Radio Program

From April 11, 1996, TBS radio "*Fantasy World*" broadcast a radio program "*MAZE☆Bakunetsu Hour*" with voice actors Sakura Tange and Tomokazu Seki as personality.

### Radio Drama

In 1996 and 1997, it was broadcast on TBS Radio "*MAZE☆Bakunetsu Hour*" and *"Dragon Hour*" and Tokai Radio "*Koichi Yamadera's GAP SYSTEM*". The CD was released by BGM Victor.

* "*Phantom light flow (form)*" series
* "*Palania*" Seri

### Voice Drama

"*Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu*" Anime V All-in-One Service Cassette Tape Version.

## Reception

Carlos Ross of *THEM Anime Reviews* called the series a "silly fantasy" and a "genuine fan-service anime."

## External Link

* *TV Anime "Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu"* ─ Official Website
* *Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu* *Movie* ─ Official Website
* *Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu OVA* ─ Special Page - JC Staff
* *Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu* ─ Wikipedia **JP**
* *Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu* ─ Wikipedia **CH**
* *Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu* ─ Wikipedia **EN**