Another Bratcher

Another Bratcher

October 13, 1999 (estimated) Chotokkyu Hikarian

Also known as: Chou Tokkyu Hikarian

Series titles: Hikarian, Super Express Hikarian, Hikarian: Great Rai

Studio
Tomy, Tokyo Kids
Distributor
Enoki Films USA, Inc.

Synopsis

A blazing light traveling in space from the end of the universe comes to earth. It strikes the bullet trains running at full speed. Mysteriously, the light goes inside the trains and unites with the electronic locomotives. This energy empowers the bullet trains to transform into big robots. Thus, our heroes, called "Hikarians," are born. "Hikarian" is the collective name of the transformed super expresses.

Earth is in danger. Alien invasion has started. The "Bratcher Force," from a black hole in deep space, sneak into earth's atmosphere. Their scheme, "Operation Darkness," is to blacken the world.

Characters

Nozomi, Tsubasa, Max, Hikari, Windash, E2 Jet, Police-Winm Fier Nex, Sniper Sonic, Dr. 300X, Rapit, New Express, Black Express, Dozilas, Wookary, Smoke Joe, Terry (Tetsuyuki), Mina (Minayo), Dr. Yello, Silver Express, E3 Racer, FA Azusa, West Nozomi

Credits

Directing

Director
Kazuyuki Hirokawa

Crew

Design
Takeshi Miyao

Production notes

This TV series ran for 154 episodes until March 29, 2000.

Broadcast as part of the children's TV show "Norimono Kingdom Bubu Kankan," the series was a tie-in with a line of toys from Tomy.

The series was also re-edited into 51 half-hour episodes, each consisting of three cartoons.