Crystal Jewels

**Crystal Jewels** (クリスタルジュエル *Kurisutarujueru*) is a Japanese adventure science-fiction anime television series part of the Crystal Jewels franchise adapted from the video games from the same name. In Japan, it premiered on TyataTV in November 13, 1992, and has been running ever since It was broadcasted on TyataTV in its regular 9:00 timeslot, and mainly the last show to air of the day. It would shift to 8:00 and 8:30pm depending on other shows.

There are eight series in the franchise which was called "sagas", whereas they each are based on each generation. The series centers around Kouchu Misako, a main character, whose dream is to be Master Champion. The anime stars Kouchu and most of his companions, Shauna, Sakuro, Emma, Noah, Sarah, Steven, Arika, Alan, Mahuna, and Shu. The Crystal Brawlers help save the Crystal World from the evilish deeds who are after the Crystal Balls.

This is the second longest running anime on TyataTV behind ChoCho (2,300+ episodes), and also the third longest running anime in the world. The characters is designed by Garuko Joshida, until the end of the Advanced Adventures arc, and replaced by Hidoshi Shayama for the remainder of the series. The series have spinoffs holds Crystal Jewels:Battle Adventures, Crystal Jewels Zenerations, Crystal Jewels Z Uranium and Neptunic Skies, Crystal Jewels Start!, and Go! Go! Super Battle!. The series have broadcasted in North America since April 1993, first airing in syndication, then in YellTV. The new episodes moves to JunkCable, while YellTV reairs the episodes in late night programming. By 2018, Crystal Jewels moved to AnimeCable.

Kouchu travels around the Crystal World, solving mysteries, gaining medals, and following his older brother's footsteps into becoming a Master Champion of the league, and he encountered obstacles and Furious Five, especially Marcy following him because for Furious Five, they want to steal the Crystal Balls for world domination, and Marcy wants to beat Kouchu. Instead of traveling alone, Kouchu travels around the Crystal World with Shauna, whom he stole the CD from, and Sakuro, his childhood friend. Later on, the new Crystal Brawler, Emma Gorajin joins Kouchu from Orbon. Years later, Noah and Sarah Kimesha joins Kouchu on his adventure, and much later, Steven joined, too. He also tries to protect the Crystal world from the Furious Five, who are led by Hunter Grai, in order to get the Crystal Balls for Devil J. Ever since Kouchu was nine years old, he never gives up believing to be the best Crystal Brawler in the Crystal World.

## Premise

Crystal Jewels, a long running anime series itself, have a majority of characters that came from the video games and are original. Kouchu Misako is the lead character of the anime series since he was 9-years-old (now 20). He went to Professor Shari and met Roaracryst (Roakijushiku) and ended up traveling with him after he helped him grab the Crystal Balls from Sakuro Himensho (same age as Kouchu), and the Furious Five, it's members, Julia Denoku (Junidena), Kathern Honika (Kachika), Genuan George (Gorakun), Hiyon Morki (Hiyono), and Katie Moshika (Shatomishuka). These five member's long-term mission was to collect all the Crystal Balls in order to give them to their boss, Hunter Grai, so he could summon his own father, Devil J, a demon from the underworld. Even though Kouchu and Roaracryst dealt with the Furious Five in the very first episode, they kept on dealing with them over the years.
Kouchu and Roaracryst continues their journey and met Shauna Genga (Shanji), and ends up joining them once Kouchu lies to her about fixing her broken CD. Sakuro Hinensho later joins the group. Before getting the first medal, he was assisted by Dustin Witness (Wakisan), Shari's coworker. Kouchu also reunite with his rival, Marcy Kimensho (Shinsho), who brags that she's always one step ahead of him. She became an antagonist in the No Quitting!! series. Later, Kouchu also reunites with his best friend, Elliott Mitoa (Maeko), and he came out as homosexual in Season 12 of the anime. Danielle Yukona, was Kouchu's first crush, as Sally (Sariri) is Sakuro's and Eric (Kashiko) is Shauna's. Garem, was introduced in the first series, as a superhero Later in the first saga, Tina, a time explorer, was introduced as a recurring character. Later in the series, The Mighty Mouselettes (red, blue, green, and yellow headbands), Daryll, a youngest antagonist, Kouchubot, and Shari's husband was introduced in 3 Farko Arc, also a new villain named Red Kouchu, an evil counterpart of Kouchu, created by Hunter Grai. In Advanced Adventure, several new characters appeared in the series: Emma Gorajin (Hirodana), who joined Kouchu, Shauna and Sakuro, and the police officers, Sidekick Boy (Shun), Bob Kaguna (Bukirasisi), and Franklin "Crystal Dude" Yanderson (Mashimashi Toni). The agents, Arthur Light (Amorikun), Elizabeth Yorki (Shashi), and Garica Coni (Nakanini). H.E.R (Hostage Ender Revenge), and the Galaxy Five, as Blizz the leader, appeared in as well.

Later, Noah and Sarah Kimesha (Shinoshan and Kimeka-san), two siblings were introduced in the story and joined Kouchu, while Hunter Knives, Hunter Grai's Eviler brother appears as well, and Iriah Amora (Irishi), Kouchu's second crush, and his best friend, Dan Misoro. Later more, Steven Jakoshu (Akungigi), a youngest member of Kouchu's group. Daisy (Daisi) was introduced in the Super! Of Life! saga, and also Bella Oroku (Beruko). Later, the regular Jin and Asuka were introduced at the end of the saga. In Garnet and Turquoise, more new characters come. Akura, joins Kouchu, so does Alan and Mahuna Pururu (Nachiro and Ashungina). Garnet and Turquoise were introduced in the story, and Garnet grew fond of Emma as she did the same. Aroku, Kouchu's new rival, and Asuna, his sister, The Cheetah Girls, Cheetah, and Ichigo Musaki, Kouchu's current love interest, also Amethyst, , the swimmers Ruby, Topaz (who is in relationship with Elliott in Moon Blade), and Emerald Gemu and bad guy Tyro, were introduced in the Garnet and Turquoise saga. In Moon Blade, Shu, a researcher, joins Kouchu, U is the musician, Taroku is the movie star, and Musashi, a former Moona Champion beaten by Kouchu. The Nishida siblings, Roan, Paruno, Renora, Rinata, Rian, Isabea, Bio, and Eatario, appears as well, so does aggressive eacher Tashigo and Kazamo, Elliott's best friend, also homosexual.

## In-Depth

* At a Glance: Additional information about the series: Further info about the series.
* Characters: A listing of characters in the series: All the Crystal Jewels Brawlers, and supporting characters of the series.
	+ Character Shipping: The list of all the character shippings in which relates two major and minor characters.
* Movies and Specials: The list of all the movies, specials, and OVAs.
* Planets and Dimensions: The list of alternative dimensions, and planets discovered in the universe.
* Timeline: The events of the Crystal World.
* Openings and Endings

## DVD and Blu-ray Releases

The seasons of the TV series have been separated into DVDs. Each seasons have 5 DVD (12 episodes in each DVD). The budget for the DVD is $1.99 each (from the original series to Brawler's Quest), then it was $2.79 each (Next Quest and up). The TV series aired in 40 countries worldwide in 37 languages. Posters were hanged because people could be advertised by the upcoming series. The TVJapan inspired the video games raking their place. Some episodes have been banned and replaced (with an exception of the rest of the countries) in the US.

The DVDs were released as more than 150 volumes. The first DVD released on February 1997 in the US (May 25, 1996 in Japan). Internationally, The Crystal Jewels Company International handles production and distribution of the anime, with DuArt Film and Video. The anime currently airs in 93 different countries.