Galaxy Angel – The 2001 anime, manga and video game series

March 4 2024

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“Galaxy Angel” is a sci-fi metaseries with bishōjo elements that includes anime, manga and dating simulation video games. Launched by Broccoli in July 2000 under the name Project GA, this series explored several narrative platforms. The “Galaxy Angel Party” anime and manga feature a comedic plot set in an alternate universe, while the video games and main manga focus on a more romance and action-oriented story.

This is followed by “Galaxy Angel II,” a trilogy of sequel games introduced between 2006 and 2009, featuring an entirely new cast, known as the “Rune Angel Troupe.” This new series also introduces the Brave Heart chassis, which can be combined with any of the Angels, adding an element of novelty to the gameplay. Among the characters, we find Apricot Sakuraba, connected to Milfeulle Sakuraba from the original series as her younger sister, demonstrating a direct link between the two ensembles of characters.

Like the original Galaxy Angel, “Galaxy Angel II” also spawned manga adaptations and comic anime spin-offs, further expanding the series' universe.

Galaxy Angel's influence was not limited to digital and print media. The popularity of the series in Japan led to the creation of a musical titled “GALAXY ANGEL ~~the musical~~“, which ran in 2005. This show included cast members also involved in the production of “Galaxy Angel II,” establishing a bridge between the various iterations of the franchise.

History

Commander Takuto Meyers leads the 2nd Frontier Fleet when the exiled Prince Eonia launches his coup. An orbital bombardment decimates much of the royal family on the homeworld, and large sections of the Imperial Fleet are destroyed in a surprise attack. Unable to establish contact with 2nd Fleet headquarters, Meyers waits for orders until the arrival of three members of the Angel Wing, pursued by an enemy fleet of unmanned ships. Having destroyed the enemy fleet, Meyers leads his fleet towards the hiding place of the Elsior, a battleship usually used only for ceremonies by the Imperial Guards, and meets his old instructor Lufte, now Commodore, who entrusts him with command of the Elsior and of the Angel Wing to escort Prince Shiva, sole survivor of the royal family, to the Rhombe system where loyalist forces are gathering for a counterattack, as the 2nd fleet has already been destroyed.

Before the engines can be repaired, more enemy ships arrive. Commodore Lufte assumes command of the remaining fleet and lures the enemy ships elsewhere, allowing the Elsior to head towards Rhombe, repelling enemy attacks along the way, including elements of the Imperial Fleet who have switched sides to join Prince Eonia.

While attempting to reach the 3rd Fleet at Rhombe, the Elsior discovers the destroyed remains of the 3rd Fleet and falls into a trap by Prince Eonia's main fleet. After fighting the enemy forces, they receive a new rendezvous point from the 3rd Fleet. Once reached, Allied reinforcements force the enemy forces to retreat, with Commodore Lufte reaching the Rhombe system before the Elsior.

Subsequently, the Loyalist fleet launches an operation to destroy Prince Eonia's main fleet in the Nadler system, inflicting a major defeat on the enemy. The admirals and high-ranking officers of the Imperial Navy decide to hold a ball in honor of Prince Shiva and plan to transfer Meyers to command another fleet, while the Angel Wings and the Elsior remain to guard Prince Shiva on Fargo, an orbital city around the planet Rhombe.

During a routine visit to the ship's hangar, Meyers meets a mysterious girl named Noah, who asks Meyers for one of the Emblem Frames. When Meyers refuses, Noah gets angry, promises to create stronger ones and disappears around a corner. Meyers, ignoring the incident, takes his chosen one to the ball, where Prince Eonia appears with several soldiers in an attempt to take Prince Shiva into custody. However, it turns out that Prince Eonia and the soldiers are only holograms and not physically present. At this time, the Eonia fleet launches a surprise attack, causing severe damage to the port facilities.

Meyers returns to the ship with Prince Shiva and, after the retreat of the enemy fleet, the Black Moon, a counterpart to the White Moon, appears and destroys much of Fargo and the Loyalist fleet with a laser. Meyers and the Angel Wing desperately fight to reach the Black Moon, constantly producing attack satellites and unmanned ships, before Noah unleashes an EMP blast that leaves the Elsior, the Emblem Frames and the Loyalist fleet powerless, excluding sensors and communications.

When the situation seems hopeless, suddenly the Elsior and the Emblem Frames recover energy beyond their original levels, and the Emblem Frames develop wings. They manage to overcome the defensive line and damage the Black Moon, forcing Prince Eonia into a temporary retreat and bringing the situation to a stalemate. However, the Emblem Frames subsequently lose their wings and their energy level drops below normal.

As the loyalist fleet gathers on the other side of Rhombe, Commodore Lufte takes command. The Elsior's chief engineer, Creta, and Prince Shiva provide information on the capabilities of the Elsior and the Emblem Frames, and the presence of a weapon capable of destroying the Black Moon, stored in the White Moon. During the briefing, it is mentioned that Noah was spotted on other ships and port facilities before the attack, but she disappeared in smoke when the guards attempted to interrogate her.

The Elsior and the Loyalist fleet then head to the White Moon to recover the weapon. Sherry, Prince Eonia's second-in-command, attempts to stop them along the way but fails, sacrificing herself in an attempt to ram her flagship into the Elsior, although the Angel Wings manage to destroy her ship before impact. At the White Moon, Lady Shatoyan, the Holy Mother of the White Moon, reveals that the White Moon is a weapons factory just like the Black Moon, but those who discovered it decided to keep it a secret and use the technology only for the Well. Lady Shatoyan removes the limiters from the Emblem Frames and installs the Canon Chrono Break on the Elsior.

Galaxy Angels – Story of the Episodes

Resort Style Angel Preparation The Angel Brigade, originally formed to discover lost technologies, find themselves doing household chores. Fort Stollen and Ranpha Franboise, of the Brigade, are sent to a seaside resort to find Baron Fitzgerald III, a cat and heir to a large family fortune. They discover many cats resembling the Baron, but the real Baron is with Milfeulle Sakuraba, a waitress at a beach cafe. While Milfeulle joins the other two angels, assassins sent by a jealous relative try to kidnap the Baron. Milfeulle's fortune saves the trio from assassins, but the Baron ultimately dies, leaving descendants as new heirs.
Milfeulle Sauce at Risk The Angel Brigade is supposed to welcome a new member, but Forte and Ranpha are on vacation in a casino. After many victories, the casino owner challenges Forte and Ranpha to a special roulette game, rigged in his favor. Without Mint's financial support, they become struggling to pay off debts. Milfeulle's fortune causes the casino to be destroyed by an asteroid.
Stir-Fry of Junk on Vanilla Asteroid Assigned to waste classification, Vanilla finds a talking missile, Normad, who longs for freedom. Vanilla prevents the explosion and finds a new body for Normad, who chooses her stuffed animal.
Angelica Combined Dish for 3 The Brigade is tasked with protecting the president of a company, who turns out to be an old man and not the cute young man Ranpha imagined. Several traps are set to test their suitability as wives for the president's son, but they all ultimately refuse.
Terrine of School Memories in Pirate Style Milfeulle and Ranpha are tasked with returning a student ID to an abandoned school, but are attacked by robots. Milfeulle appears to be killed, but is it really over for her?
Fort Ruins Stew with a Hint of Trouble Forte, Milfeulle and Normad search for lost technologies on a planet. A strange egg hatches to reveal a mouse that torments Forte, who is allergic to mice.
Mint Chicken Compote with Amusement Park Specialties Mint, Vanilla and Milfeulle go to Chickendee Planet to catch child kidnappers. A costume mysteriously disappears.
Milfeulle Natural Syrup Inspection A commander searches the Brigade's base for lost technology, but Milfeulle and Vanilla end up trapped in a safe.
Lost Technology Roast Beef The Brigade explores an abandoned spaceship in search of lost technology, but finds themselves chased by ghosts and served unlimited sweets.

The story continues through ever new and surprising adventures, where the Brigade of Angels is faced with unusual challenges, unexpected discoveries and unexpected dangers, showing the ingenuity, courage and incredible luck that characterize their missions.

Galaxy Angel characters

In the final battle, after defeating the Hell Hounds, Prince Eonia's elite fighter wing, Noah modifies the structure of their Emblem Frames causing them to grow wings, a process that consumes the pilots turning them into soulless zombies. After destroying their fighters, the Elsior takes position and destroys Prince Eonia's flagship with Canon Chrono Break. Later, Noah reveals that his form was only a deception to trick Prince Eonia, who wanted to use the Lost Technology to create an era of peace and prosperity, to launch his coup, so that the Black Moon could join the Moon White and evolve further. As the Black Moon attempts to merge with the White Moon, Meyers and the Angel Wing break through a screen of attack satellites to use Canon Chrono Break on the Black Moon, but before it can complete the charge, the Black Moon unleashes all of its power over them, disabling them, except for the Emblem Frame piloted by Meyers' chosen heroine.

Milfeulle Sakuraba
- Emblem framework: GA-001 Lucky Star
- Age: 17 years
- Description: Pink-haired, altruistic girl with incredible luck, periodically balanced by extreme bad luck that can cause disaster on a planetary or galactic scale. She is the latest member to join the Angel Brigade, she is passionate about cooking, especially cakes, and her hobby is making tea. The flowers on her hair allow her to fly or levitate. Her name is inspired by the French pastry shop “mille-feuille”.
Ranpha Franboise
- Emblem framework: GA-002 Kung Fu Fighter
- Description: Blonde and vain beauty, often in a red Chinese dress, with remarkable physical strength. She is passionate about fortune telling, she tries incessantly, even if in vain, to find rich and attractive men. Although she may seem dominant, she is actually very sensitive. Her hair ornaments serve as weapons. She loves spicy foods.
Mint Blancmanche
- Emblem framework: GA-003 Trick Master
- Description: Smart, blue-haired girl who loves wearing costumes, but never in front of her friends, unless it's for work. Coming from a wealthy family, he can sometimes seem snobbish, but usually maintains a sincere courtesy. He has a dark side, sometimes being selfish and prone to playing mean pranks. She has a pair of white rabbit ears that move according to her feelings and allow her to fly.
Fort Stollen
- Emblem framework: GA-004 Happy Trigger
- Description: Red-haired, hoarse-voiced, masculine-looking girl dressed in a military uniform, with a great interest in weapons. She has a pathological fear and allergy to mice. Despite her experience, she tends to fall into get-rich-quick schemes.
Vanilla H
- Emblem framework: GA-005 Harvester
- Description: Young green-haired girl who rarely speaks, always in a calm, flat voice. She refers to God in her conversations and often prays to a strange machine, the Nanomachine, in her room. Despite her behavior, she is considerate and always follows orders. She is able to heal others and speak to various animals.
Chitose Karasuma
- Emblem framework: GA-006 Sharp Shooter
- Description: Introduced in the fourth season, Chitose is a navy-haired girl who joins the Twin Star team. She is eager to make friends, but appears clumsy in this attempt. Her attitude towards the team, especially towards Milfeulle, oscillates between the desire for revenge and self-perceived marginalization. Some see her as dependent on her affection, albeit with good intentions.

Description of the Characters of the Transbaal Empire

Takuto Meyers
- Role: Commander of the Elsior and the Angel Brigade. Notoriously laid-back and flirtatious, he transforms into a serious and dedicated leader when the situation calls for it. He has a close friendship with his first officer, Lester Cooldaras. Introduced in the first game of the Galaxy Angel series in 2003, he becomes a respected hero and nicknamed "the Hero of Transbaal" in subsequent games. In the manga, he is more likely to evade duties than him, but still retains his tactical prowess.
Lester Cooldaras
- Role: First officer of the Elsior, he dedicates himself to enforcing Takuto's duties as commander or searching for him during his adventures with the Angel Brigade. He knows Takuto from the military academy. He is considered General Luft's second best student, right after Takuto, excelling in identifying enemy formations and in the day-to-day management of the ship.
Almo Blueberrie and Coco Nutmilk
- Role: Crew of the Elsior bridge. Initially skeptical of Takuto's leadership skills, they end up accepting his unconventional leadership style. Almo has a crush on Lester, while Coco shows interest in the love relationships that develop around her, also showing an apparent predilection for love stories between boys.
Shatoyan, Goddess of the Moon
- Role: Revered by the people of Transbaal as a bringer of peace and prosperity, she resides in the White Moon. During Prince Eonia's coup, she seals herself within impenetrable energy along with the White Moon. She plays a significant role in the games, revealing and activating the powerful Chrono Break cannon.
Shiva Transbaal
- Role: Sole survivor of the royal family of Transbaal, constantly protected by the Brigade of Angels and the Elsior. Raised on the White Moon, he tends to be antisocial and reluctant to be treated like the child he is. It is revealed that Shiva is a girl.
Kuromie Quark
- Role: Manager of the “Whale Hall” on Elsior, capable of understanding the mysterious Space Whales. In the games, he helps Takuto clarify his feelings towards the chosen Angel.
Crete Biscuit
- Role: Head of the Elsior maintenance teams and big fan of the bishōnen idol “Ricky Kart”.
Kela Hazel
- Role: Elsior doctor, specialized in consultancy and coffee lover.
Luft Weizen
- Role: General of the Transbaal Imperial Forces and Takuto's old teacher. In the first game, he saves Takuto and gives him command of Elsior and the Angel Brigade.
Gerard Transbaal
- Role: 13th Emperor of Transvaal, father of Shiva, killed by Eonia's forces.
Sigurd Sidmeyer
- Role: Military general in charge of protecting Prince Shiva, voice of Daisuke Gōri.
Noah Barden
- Role: Black Moon administrative control system, initially assists Eonia in its attempted conquest. Later in the games, she becomes an ally in the war against EDEN's true enemy, the Val-Fasq.

Description of the Characters of the Legitimate Transbaal Empire (Rebel Forces of Eonia)

Eonia Transbaal
- Description: Main antagonist in the first game and manga series, as well as Shiva's older brother. Before the events of the games, he commits patricide, killing all members of the Transbaal Royal Family except Prince Shiva. Allied with the Black Moon, he declares war on the Transbaal Empire. His goal is to capture the White Moon and, with it, the Moon Goddess Shatoyan. The only obstacle to his goal is Elsior and his Angel Brigade. Despite his ruthless nature, Eonia treats Noah with affection until Noah's true identity and intentions become clear.
Lulu
- Description: An exclusive character in the manga, she considers herself a rival to Sherry, who instead ignores her as a subordinate. She wears glasses and is more fragile than the vengeful and aggressive personality she displays. She kidnaps Milfeulle and Ranpha to exchange them for Shiva, but she is foiled by Tact and expelled from the rebellion.
Sherry Bristol
- Description: Faithful subordinate of Eonia. For the majority of the game and manga, she is responsible for many of the opponents the Elsior faces in battle. In the second half of the game, Sherry dies after purposely crashing her warship into the Elsior in an attempt to drag the protagonists into her death, but she manages to scream Eonia's name before dying.
Camus O. Laphroaig
- Description: Narcissistic leader of a band of mercenary Frame Emblem pilots called the "Hell Hounds", who sides with Eonia in the first game. He shows particular affection for Milfeulle, often referring to her as "ma cherie" and sometimes leaving "Space Roses" in her bed.
Guinness Stout
- Description: Member of the Hell Hounds. He seems to have a mysterious connection with Ranpha, who he often refers to as her eternal rival. She is prone to screaming until the dialogue text fades into small letters, and she says “YEAAAAAAH!” in almost every sentence.
Chianti Reserve
- Description: Member of the Hell Hounds, considered the expert tactician of the group. She despises Mint and targets her in combat. In the English manga published by Broccoli Books, she is depicted as male, an easy mistake to make given her boyish style and the fact that she is the only female in the group.
Red Eye
- Description: Member of the Hell Hounds, considered the best marksman of the group. He considers Forte a great rival due to their similar skill.
Vermouth Matin
- Description: Member of the Hell Hounds and the team's mechanic, his Frame Emblem is similar in design to the Harvester, allowing him to repair his teammates' Frame Emblems in battle if necessary. He performs the same function as Vanilla H.

The Legitimate Transbaal Empire

Lezom Wed Zom
- Description: High officer of Eonia's military forces, he is the one who attacks Takuto's patrol fleet at the beginning of the first game.
Nephelia
- Description: Initially Lezom's first officer, revealed to be the leader of a Val-Fasq starfleet invading Transbaal territory in "Moonlit Lovers". He chases Takuto and the Elsior for most of the game.

Production

Galaxy Angel is a Japanese metaseries by Broccoli consisting of anime, manga, and dating simulation games. It was created by Broccoli in July 2000, when she launched a multiplatform project called Project GA. The anime and manga Galaxy Angel Party feature a comedic story in an alternate universe, while the games and regular manga feature a romantic and romantic plot. serious action. A sequel trilogy of games, Galaxy Angel II, was released from 2006 to 2009 and features an entirely new cast, the "Rune Angel Troupe", and a feature that combines the new Brave Heart frame with one of the Angels. Each Rune Angel has a bond with one of the Galaxy Angels, such as Apricot Sakuraba, Milfeulle Sakuraba's younger sister. Just like the original Galaxy Angel, the Galaxy Angel II series has a manga adaptation and an anime comic spin-off. The success of the video games and anime series influenced the creation of a manga series based on the video game universe. In Japan, the series became so popular that a musical based on the series was created. Titled “GALAXY ANGEL ~The Musical~,” it debuted in March and December 2005, and featured cast members who also worked on Galaxy Angel II.

The story of Galaxy Angel revolves around Commander Takuto Meyers, commander of the 2nd Frontier Fleet, who, during the coup of the former prince Eonia, is forced to protect the only survivor of the royal family, Prince Shiva. While trying to get the prince to safety, Meyers and the Angel Wing face numerous dangers, including the attack of the Black Moon and the battle against Eonia's elite. With the help of the Angel Runes and their Emblem Frames, Meyers manages to defeat Eonia and avoid the destruction of the entire system. The series combines action, adventure and romance in an exciting mix that has captured the attention of fans around the world.

Galaxy Angel has become one of Broccoli's most successful series, with numerous adaptations and spin-offs expanding the series' universe. With unforgettable characters, gripping plots and a unique style, Galaxy Angel has won the hearts of millions of fans around the world. If you are a fan of anime, manga or video games, don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this fascinating universe and follow the adventures of Angel Wing and Rune Angel as they fight for peace and justice in the galaxy.

Source: wikipedia.com

Technical Sheet of the Galaxy Angel Series

Gender: Comedy, science fiction
Creation: Broccoli
Anime TV Series
- Directed by: Morio Asaka, Yoshimitsu Ōhashi, Shigehito Takayanagi
- Written by: Toshiki Inoue
- Music by: Masumi Itō
- Studio: Madhouse
- License:
  - NA: Crunchyroll (Nozomi Entertainment)
- Original Network: Animax, TVO, TV Tokyo, TVh, TVA, TSC, TVQ, BBC
- Network in English:
  - PH: AXN-Asia, Animax, Q, HERO
  - SEA: Animax
  - US:Starz
- First TV: 7 April 2001 – 29 September 2004
- Episodes: 126 (List of episodes)
Manga
- Written by: Broccoli
- Illustrated by: Kanan
- Published by: Broccoli, JIVE, Kadokawa Shoten, Fujimi Shobo
- Magazine: Comic Rush, Dragon Junior, Dragon Age
- Demographic: Shōnen
- Publication period: 27 April 2001 – 27 March 2004
- Volumes: 8 (List of volumes)
Novel
- Title: Galaxy Angel 1
- Written by: Ryō Mizuno
- Illustrated by: Jūsensha Kōbō
- Published by: Fujimi Shobo
- Imprint: Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
- Demographic: Male
- Publication date: November 2002
Novel
- Title: Galaxy Angel EX
- Written by: Ryō Mizuno
- Illustrated by: Jūsensha Kōbō
- Published by: Fujimi Shobo
- Imprint: Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
- Demographic: Male
- Publication date: July 2003
Videogioco
- Title: Galaxy Angel EX
- Developer: Broccoli
- Editor: Broccoli
- Gender: Collection of minigames, visual novel
- Platform: Windows
- Release date: 29 July 2005
Videogioco
- Title: CR Galaxy Angel
- Developer: Broccoli
- Editor: Taiyo Elec
- Gender: Pachinko
- Platform: PlayStation 2
- Release date: 27 November 2008