Brawl Stars (jp. ブ口スタ) is an anime series released by Anime International Company and Supercell Productions in 1997 and entered the category of the most popular anime. The series was broadcast from 1997 to 2004 on TV Tokyo and on Brawl TV. The series is based on the manga comic of the same name, published in 1987.
Plot:
The series takes place in Hurasawa, a fictional city in Japan, the main character is Shelly Shotgan, who is the leader of a Wild West gang and will not give her fate to her beloved handsome Colt and her faithful assistant, a cactus named Spike, who likes to throw thorns and hurt people, but an unexpected moment awaits them - the Arena Brawl Stars is coming to Hurasawa soon.
Development:
The development of the series began in late 1996, designers Kenji Makara, Akayo Yukinawa, Akihiro Sato, Atsushi Miyagawa and Arato Isozaki worked on it, the creation process lasted only 8 months, however, in March 1997, the trailer for the pilot season and the first episode titled "Enter To Brawl Stars Arena!" was published on which featured characters such as Shelly, Colt, Nita, Bull and Jessie, 4 months after the trailer was released, the series itself was released, the length of which was 30 seconds. The series consisted of 185 episodes, including the pilot episode, there were only 6 episodes for each season and there were 31 seasons, including the pilot. On October 3, 1998, the first special edition called "What, if?..." took place, the length of which was 24 minutes, special editions were launched from 1998 to 2004. On December 28, 2004, the last episode of season 31 was released under the title "Absolute End".
Voice acting:
Some of the characters were voiced by the following actors:
Naomi Imaya (as Shelly, Emz and Jacky)
Aoi Itsuka (as Nita, Amber and Bea)
Haruka Itsukawa (as Colt, Kit and the Raven)
Momo Itsuka (as Berry, Brock and Sandy)
Kento Miyamota (as Bull, Miko and El Primo)
Kaya Hurakawa (as Jessie, Willow and Bibi)
Kento Matsumoto (as Dynamike, Sam and Gale)
Hikaru Sato (as Leon, Ash and Draco)
Kaito Yoshikage (as Grom, Byron and Clancy)
Kiyu Karoji (as Belle, Eve and Pearl)
Kira Ichimaru (as Max, Meg and Janet)
Kaede Kiromaji (as Bonnie, Maisie and Mandy)
Kimito Karuade (as Kenji, Surge and Fung)
Mia Hirakawa (as Rosa, Melodie and Charlie)
Maki Himimawe (as Pam, Tara and Nani)
Itto Shimakawa (as Bo, Moe and Larry)
Daichi Okinawa (as Spike, Lawrie and R-T)
Azumi Itsuka (as Piper, Lily and Colette)
Satoshi Imaru (as Gus, Corlelius and Darryl)
Dakie Rukahawa (as Rico, Buster and Stu)
Sora Atsukawa (as Sprout, 8-Bit and Otis)
Haru Romaji (as Hank, Chuck and Gray)
Junichi Chirasawa (as Doug, Angelo and Lou)
Umaru Chider (as Mr. P, Poco and Gene)
Khan Iruman (as Chester, Barley and Carl)
Maru Shirakawa (as Griff, Mortis and Frank)
Rin Karoji (as Tick, Edgar and Buzz)
Hara Kiromaji (as Penny)
Hara Imaya (as Squeak and Ruffs)
Raya Yoshimara and Rin Matsumoto (as background people)
Maru Yoshikage (as Supercell (creator))
DVD Releases:
From 1997 to 2004, only 31 issues were published, including the pilot and special issues, each issue was released daily, some of them:
0. Brawl Stars OVA - Pilot Season! (1997)
1. Brawl Stars OVA - Tara's Bazaar (1997)
2. Brawl Stars OVA - Summer of Monsters! (1997)
3. Brawl Stars OVA - Starr Park! (1997)
4. Brawl Stars OVA - Holiday Getaway! (1997)
5. Brawl Stars OVA - Starr Force! (1997)
6. Brawl Stars OVA - Gold Arm Gang! (1997)
7. Brawl Stars OVA - Jurassic Splash! (1997)
8. Brawl Stars OVA - Once Upon A Brawl (1997)
9. Brawl Stars OVA - Brawlywood! (1997)
10. Brawl Stars OVA - Year Of The Tiger! (1997)
11. Brawl Stars OVA - Biodome! (1997)
12. Brawl Stars OVA - The Stunt Show! (1997)
13. Brawl Stars OVA - Deepsea Brawl! (1998)
14. Brawl Stars OVA - The Robot Factory! (1998)
15. Brawl Stars OVA - The Ghost Station! (1998)
16. Brawl Stars OVA - Candyland! (1998)
17. Brawl Stars OVA - The Mystery At The Hub (1998)
18. Brawl Stars OVA - The Rescue! (1998)
19. Brawl Stars OVA - Enchanted Woods (1998)
20. Brawl Stars OVA - Back To The Ranger Ranch! (1998)
21. Brawl Stars OVA - The Bizarre Circus (1998)
22. Brawl Stars OVA - Starr Toon Studios! (1998)
23. Brawl Stars OVA - Year Of The Dragon! (1998)
24. Brawl Stars OVA - Sands of Time! (1999)
25. Brawl Stars OVA - Ragnarok! (1999)
26. Brawl Stars OVA - Godzilla! (2000)
27. Brawl Stars OVA - Cyber-Brawl! (2001
28. Brawl Stars OVA - The Gods vs. Monsters! (2002)
29. Brawl Stars OVA - Paint-Brawl! (2003)
30. Brawl Stars OVA - SpongeBob! (2003)
31. Brawl Stars OVA - Scary Tales! (2004)
32. rawl Stars OVA - Specials (1998)
Volumes:
In 1998, 12 volumes based on the series of the same name were published, some of them:
1. Melodie is Here!
2. Enter To Brawl Stars Arena!
3. Nita's Revenge
4. Welcome To Starr Toon Studios!
5. Sandy's Mystery
6. World Championship!
7. What, if?
8. Mandy's Candy!
9. China Holidays
10. Male Friendship
11. Godzilla Attack!
12. Trio Showdown?!