Mujigen Hunter Fandora

Mujigen Hunter Fandora

Italian VHS cover of the first OVA
夢次元ハンター ファンドラ
(mujigen hantā fandora)
Genre Sci-fi
Original video animation
Directed by Kazuyuki Okaseko (OVA 1), Hiroshi Yoshida (OVA 2), Shigenori Kageyama (OVA 3)
Produced by Hiromasa Shibazaki
Written by Koichi Minade, Takashi Yamada
Music by Nozomi Aoki
Studio Kaname Production
Released 1985-09-21 1986-11-21
Runtime 35–45 minutes (each)
Episodes 3
Novel
Written by Koichi Minade
Illustrated by Go Nagai
Published by Kodansha
Published 1986-02-19

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, March 10, 1986 and November 21, 1986 by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.[1][2][3]

Along with the OVA, a 222-page novel written by Koichi Minade and illustrated by Nagai was released on February 19, 1986 by Kodansha with ISBN 4-06-190049-8. [4][5][6]

The OVAs were also released in Italy by Dynamic Italia with the title Dimension Hunter Fandora.[7]

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.

Episodes

# Title Length Director Original release date
1 "Lem Fight Chapter"
"lemu faito hen" (レム・ファイト編) 
35 mins.Kazuyuki OkasekoSeptember 21, 1985 (1985-09-21)
2 "Deddlandar Chapter"
"deddo landā hen" (デッドランダー編) 
43 mins.Hiroshi YoshidaMarch 10, 1986 (1986-03-10)
3 "Fantos Chapter"
"fantosu hen" (ファントス編) 
46 mins.Shigenori KageyamaNovember 21, 1986 (1986-11-21)

Staff & production notes

Source(s) [1][2][8]

Media

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 by Columbia Music Entertainment (standard number COBM-5125).[9][10]

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.

Title Artist Standard number Release date
Mujigen Hunter Fandora: Lem Fight Hen Ushio Hashimoto CH-125 1985-09-21
Mujigen Hunter Fandora: Lem Fight Hen - Ongaku Hen CX-7239 1986-09-21
Title Artist Standard number Release date
Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dedd Landar Hen Ushio Hashimoto CH-126 1986-03-01
Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dead Lander Hen - Ongakushu CX-7266 1986-03
Title Artist Standard number Release date
Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part III: Fantos Hen Ushio Hashimoto
Mitsuko Horie
CH-132 1986-11
Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part III: Fantos Hen - Ongakushu CX-7292 1986-11

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.[4][22][23]

Appearances in other media

The theme songs of the series are included in several CDs.

Title Artist Theme Standard number Release date
Horie Mitsuko Ota no Ayumi 6 ~Kyo Kara Ashita e no Zensokyoku~ Mitsuko Horie Endless Way COCC-9687/9 1992-03-21
Anime artist best selection: Hashimoto Ushio - Romantic Ageruyo Ushio Hashimoto Akuma no Mama de COCC-10190 1992-09-21
Best & Best Ushio Hashimoto Akuma no Mama de COCC-12818 1995-08-19
Nagai Go & Dynamic Pro no Sekai ~Shin Ongaku Hen~ Various Kokoro no Tobira
Yume Hunter
Akuma no Mama de
Akai Uchu
Sayonara wa Iwanai
Endless Way
COCC-15232/4 1998-06-20

Merchandise

At the time of the OVA releases, several goods were available, including postcards, bags, cassette recorders, pencil cases, stationery, etc.[24]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Mujigen Hunter Fandora" (in Japanese). Japan: Go-mania. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  2. 1 2 "Original Video Ka Sakuhin List" (in Japanese). Japan: The World of Go Nagai. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  3. "TV anime list". Nagai Go Special Corner (in Japanese). Japan: eBOOK Initiative Japan Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  4. 1 2 "Mujigen Hunter Fandora" (in Japanese). Japan: The World of Go Nagai. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  5. "Novel illustration books" (in Japanese). Japan: Go-mania. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  6. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora (novel) product description" (in Japanese). Japan: Amazon.com, Inc.
  7. Antonio Genna. "Dimension Hunter Fandora". Il mondo dei doppiatori - Zona Animazione (in Japanese). Japan: AntonioGenna.net.
  8. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora" (in Japanese). Japan: allcinema. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  9. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora (DVD) product description" (in Japanese). Japan: Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  10. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora (DVD) product description" (in Japanese). Japan: Seven and Y Corp. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  11. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora - Lem Fight Hen (EP)" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison House. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  12. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora - Lem Fight Hen (EP)" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  13. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora: Lem Fight Hen - Ongaku Hen" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison House. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  14. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora: Lem Fight Hen - Ongaku Hen" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  15. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dedd Landar Hen (EP)" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison House. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  16. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dedd Landar Hen (EP)" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  17. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dead Lander Hen - Ongakushu product description" (in Japanese). Japan: DiscLegend. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  18. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part II: Dead Lander Hen - Ongakushu" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  19. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part III: Fantos Hen (EP)" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  20. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part III: Fantos Hen - Ongakushu product description" (in Japanese). Japan: DiscLegend. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  21. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora Part III: Fantos Hen - Ongakushu" (in Japanese). Japan: Anison Generation. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  22. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora: Lem Fight Hen (Picture book) product description" (in Japanese). Japan: Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  23. "Mujigen Hunter Fandora 2: Dedd Landar (Picture book) product description" (in Japanese). Japan: Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  24. "Toys & stationery nostalgia". Curio corner 1 (in Japanese). Japan: The World of Go Nagai. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
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