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4.6/10 AniDB Music by Nozomi Aoki First episode date 21 September 1985 | 5.9/10 MyAnimeList Produced by Hiromasa Shibazaki Studio Kaname Production Number of episodes 3 Genre Science Fiction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by Koichi Minade, Takashi Yamada Released 1985-09-21 – 1986-11-21 Similar Majokko Tickle, Time Bokan 2000: Kai, Mahōtsukai Chappy, Itadakiman, Miracle Girl Limit‑chan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mujigen Hunter Fandora (夢次元ハンター ファンドラ, mujigen hantā fandora, translated as Dream-dimension Hunter Fandora) is an original video animation (OVA) created by manga artist Go Nagai. It was originally released on September 21, 1985 (1985-09-21), March 10, 1986 (1986-03-10) and November 21, 1986 (1986-11-21) by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Contents
Along with the OVA, a 222-page novel written by Koichi Minade and illustrated by Nagai was released on February 19, 1986 (1986-02-19) by Kodansha with ISBN 4-06-190049-8.
The OVAs were also released in Italy by Dynamic Italia with the title Dimension Hunter Fandora.
Plot
The stars are a bounty hunter girl named Fandora and her shape-shifting assistant and guardian, Kue, as they attempt to save the universe from the evil Yog-Sogoth (not to be confused with the Lovecraftian deity of the same name). They encounter characters Gyaram, Captain PK, Sorta, Red-Eye Geran, Princess Reimia, GK, and Sorto. They travel through the Dream Dimension and hunt there. Fandora uses the power of the jewel Lupia in her crown to summon her powers and allows Kue to transform into the Fantastic Dragon.
Home video
Besides the original VHS release, the OVA were released in Laserdisc, both individually and in a single package. The OVA were also released in a single DVD in March 17, 2001 (2001-03-17) by Columbia Music Entertainment (standard number COBM-5125).
Soundtracks
Each OVA had two vinyl records, an EP and a LP album, the first containing the song themes and the second the full background music and song themes. All of them were released by Columbia.
Picture books
Besides the novel, two picture books of the first two OVA were released by Nihonbungeisha under the label Film Comics with ISBN 4-537-03005-4 and ISBN 4-537-03029-1 respectively.
Appearances in other media
The theme songs of the series are included in several CDs.
Merchandise
At the time of the OVA releases, several goods were available, including postcards, bags, cassette recorders, pencil cases, stationery, etc.