Koutetsushin Jeeg
Synopsis
Kotetsushin Jeeg takes place fifty years after the original and features a new cast of characters—primarily the new main character Kenji Kusanagi, a high school student who becomes Kotetsushin Jeeg to fight the sudden reappearance of "Haniwa Genjin" ("Haniwa Phantom Gods", or clay robots) from the Jamada Empire ruled by Queen Himika. Other characters include Tsubaki Tamashiro (grandaughter of Miwa Uzuki); and Kyou Misumi. Other main characters from the original series also appear.
Audience Consensus
Koutetsushin Jeeg is a fun and exciting super robot show that doesn't take itself too seriously. However, its short length and reliance on the original series may be drawbacks for some viewers. While enjoyable, the show ultimately feels rushed and could have been much better with more episodes to flesh out the story and characters.
Strengths
- Good soundtrack and awesome mech design.
- Genuinely funny moments and well-drawn eyecatches.
- Simple and effective premise with an unobtrusive combination sequence.
- Excellent OP and insert song by JAM Project.
Weaknesses
- References to the original series may alienate new viewers.
- Rushed pacing due to only 13 episodes, hindering backstory and plot development.
- Villains are not particularly interesting or memorable.
- Potential for greatness unrealized due to the limited number of episodes.