6.4 /10 1 Votes
Directed by Masami Anno Final episode date 28 March 1977 | 6.4/10 MyAnimeList Original network Fuji TV Number of episodes 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Original run July 5, 1976 – March 28, 1977 Cast Similar Chōgattai Majutsu Robo Gin, Gordian Warrior, UFO Warrior Dai Apolon, Ehrgeiz, Z‑Mind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster (ブロッカー軍団ＩＶマシーンブラスター) is an anime series aired from 1976 to 1977 in Japan. There are 38 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also known as "Blocker Army IV Machine Blaster", "Blocker Corps IV", "Blocker Army IV", "Blocker Corps", "Machine Blaster" and in Italian version as "Astrorobot Contatto Ypsilon" ("Blocker Corps IV Astrorobot" for the DVD release).
Contents
Original Story
Earth is being attacked by the Mogul civilization, a super advanced people that live beneath the ocean. Professor Yuri, having studied the ancient super-technology in Astro base, anticipated such an invasion would take place. Using what he had learned of their technology, he created a team of four super robots, piloted by four youth pilots, to help repel the Mogul invasion, and they are known as the Machine Blaster Corps. Led by the pilot Ishida, the Blocker Corps stands firm against the attack of the Mogul rulers, Hellqueen V and Kaibuddha.
Concept
The number 4 comes from the team of 4 robots. The robots individually have their own weapon, but they can also be combined to form a fire ring which cuts through the enemies. It was not the most popular show since anime powerhouses Gaiking and Combattler V, which featured more creative combinations and designs, were ruling the airwaves.
Staff
Director: Masami Anno
Original Creator: Akira Hatta, Toshihiko Sato
Screenwriter: Akira Hatta, Susumu Takahisa
Designer: Motosuke Takahashi, Kunio Okawara
Animator: Tamotsu Tanaka, Takashi Nakamura
Music: Hiroshi Tsutsui
Song
Lyric: Blocker Gundan Machine Blaster (Opening Theme)
