Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu (TV) (Maze: The Mega-Burst Space)

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Japanese: MAZE☆爆熱時空

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Type: TV

Episodes: 25

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 3, 1997 to Sep 25, 1997

Premiered: Spring 1997

Broadcast: Unknown

Producers: Kadokawa Shoten

Licensors: Central Park Media

Studios: J.C.Staff

Source: Manga

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Themes: Magical Sex Shift, Mecha

Demographic: Shounen

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

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Score: 6.67¹ (scored by 2,187 users)

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Ranked: #6044²

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Popularity: #7297

Members: 7,185

Favorites: 10

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Synopsis

Maze wakes up in her house, everything is a wreck and she has amnesia. Before she can gather what has happened the girl Mill storms into her house thanking her for having saved her life. She tells Maze that her house suddenly fell down from the sky and crushed Mills pursuers under it. However before long they are both on the run from further pursuers who want their hands on princess Mill. They are only saved when Maze discovers that she has phantom light magical powers and can summon Mills family heirloom mecha. However her performance with the mecha is weak; that is until the sun goes down and she is turned in to a lecherous man. Soon other travellers join them as Maze tries to protect Mill and figure out what she is doing in this fantasy world.

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Adaptation:	Chousekitan Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu
Alternative version:	Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu
Side story:	Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu: Hot Springs
Sequel:	Maze☆Bakunetsu Jikuu: Tenpen Kyoui no Giant

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Characters & Voice Actors

Maze

Main

Seki, Tomokazu
Japanese

Varna, Mill

Main

Tange, Sakura
Japanese

Schfoltzer, Solude

Main

Orikasa, Ai
Japanese

Randy

Main

Nishimura, Chinami
Japanese

Dolnard, Woll

Main

Satou, Masaharu
Japanese

Sarris, Rapier

Main

Kobayashi, Yuko
Japanese

Reighe, Asterote

Main

Ishizuka, Unshou
Japanese

Chic

Supporting

Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Japanese

Thanus

Supporting

Hashi, Takaya
Japanese

Pochomkin

Supporting

Yanada, Kiyoyuki
Japanese

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Suzuki, Iku

Director, Storyboard

Imaizumi, Kenichi

Episode Director, Animation Director

Okamoto, Hideki

Episode Director

Kitagawa, Masato

Episode Director

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Opening Theme

"Kokuu no Meikyuu" by Seikima II

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Ending Theme

	1: "Junk Boy" by Kaori 2 Luv (eps 1-12)
	2: "Happi Mania" by Tamao Satou (eps 13-24)

Reviews

Feb 1, 2009

Winter

Recommended

Ah, Maze. I tried watching it once upon a time and couldn’t even find it until recently. Now after just finishing it I’m ready to give in my two cents on this show.

I wasn’t particularly expecting much. To be honest I was excepting the illegitimate child of Fushigi Yuugi and Ranma ½. I’m sure most people are after reading the synopsis. But no, this…strange but enjoyable show takes on a whole new twist that pretty much shattered those expectations for me.

The story confused me. Not in the sense that I had no clue as to what was going on, more in the ... sense that it was just not what I expected. I can’t even begin to elaborate beyond the synopsis without giving spoilers, but I can tell you that it was a solid story. All loose ends were wrapped up quite nicely. I found myself unable to stop watching because I wanted to know what was going to happen next.

I was very impressed with the character development. For one Maze (female version) started off to be the type of character that I hate. The perfect, everyone-loves-me, goody two-shoes who refuses to fight and believes all violence can be replaced with kind words and compromise. Gag me. The second she started that I wanted to reach into the screen and kill her. Thankfully she out-grows that, which I find amazing since most characters who start off that way manage to keep it up until the last episode. I did feel some characters got left behind in the whole characterization train, Aster and Mill for starters. I especially wish Mill had gotten more attention, as the thought of her someday becoming a Queen horrifies me. She’s cute, but sheesh.

I’ll be honest, the art was gross. It wasn’t enough to turn me off the show completely but good grief. They were just outright lazy with the animation in this one. A couple of times I found myself stopping to ponder where their cheek bones stopped and their chin began, it was that bad. The animation does get better as the series progresses. It’s almost a bit jarring when that happens because you get so used to seeing their disproportionate faces, but in the end I’m glad for the change. I was impressed with the second to last battle, for the first time really since none of the other battles brought on that “EPIC!” feeling for me.

The music was mediocre. Nothing bad, but nothing to call home about. For the most part you will not notice it, especially since they’re good about not getting obnoxious with the add-in music. The opening song provided me with endless amusement. “MAZE IN YOUR FACE!” (Best or worst lyrics ever? I couldn’t decide) Moving on...

I did enjoy this show immensely. I was a little…wary at first. I had decided to marathon it and through the whole first and second episode I kept thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” I expected watching this show to be one big chore, but no, I had fun. At one point I found myself all hyped up, partly from sugar and partly because that particular episode was just insane. There was one plot element that just…well I was confused. I refuse to spoil it, but I can’t say the ending fills me with joy. It’s not a bad ending at all. It just wasn’t the one I wanted. Regardless, I feel that I can recommend this show. I really doubt it’s for everyone. It’ll be hit or miss for sure, but try it anyway. You might be pleasantly surprised like I was.

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Oct 11, 2008

Prede

Recommended

Now here is an anime that seems to have came, and went completely un-noticed in both Japan and America. Sure there was a movie in Japan, but no one really remembers this anime.(I think the movie was probally bad too...that might be areason. But I never saw the movie) I will,however, go out on a limb and say it's underated. It is a very good anime. It was probally overshadowed by other anime coming out around the same time. Most people who see this, seem to dislike it, but I think they are completely missing the point. They say "they copyed_____ from _____" when really ...

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Mar 17, 2021

MyWaifuIsmylaifu

Not Recommended

Preliminary (20/25 eps)

Maze is one of those animes that feels like you've seen it before already. A series that is reminiscent of other works that you've already experienced. That is because Mazze is wholly unique. One of the many, many animes that came from the 90's anime boom, one that disappeared right as it was rushed out of the door. Despite having a movie made for it, Maze has disappeared from the anime consciousness almost entirely.

Why is that? Well, the simple fact is Maze has nothing original going for it. Everything has been done better by other anime. But what's interesting about Maze is that it's ...

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