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D.I.C.E.
D.I.C.E. (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) is an English language-originated anime series produced by Bandai Entertainment, Xebec, and Studio Galapagos (computer animation). Originally made for the United States, the series was first shown on Cartoon Network in the US, then YTV in Canada. On December 12, 2005, the Japanese version was shown on Animax under the title Dinobreaker (ディノブレイカー, Dinobureikā). On January 7, 2006, the Tagalog version premiered on Hero TV. ABS-CBN network followed by broadcasting the series in Tagalog on January 28, 2006. As of October 31, 2009, D.I.C.E. has already run for a total of 15 full runs in the 4 channels which broadcast D.I.C.E. in the Philippines.
| D.I.C.E. | |
D.I.C.E. Complete Season DVD | |
| Genre | Mecha, action |
|---|---|
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Jun Kamiya |
| Produced by | Carles McCarter Yukinao Shimoji |
| Written by | Hiro Masaki |
| Studio | Xebec |
| Original network | Animax |
| English network | |
| Original run | Original (United States): January 1, 2005 Dubbed - Japanese: December 12, 2005 – Original (United States): December 10, 2005 |
| Episodes | 40 |
Story
In the Sarbylion galaxy, there is an organization named D.I.C.E. (an acronym for DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) to help those in need. Among them, F-99 is the only unit composed entirely of children. Often being trivialized by their young ages, DICE member use RADOC to summon the Gild suit (Gild jacket) to help them to gain some respect among suspicious locals. When a problem arises, DICE is called to the rescue. With their Dinobreakers which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode, the DICE team can always get the job done.
D.I.C.E. is sometimes compared with Thunderbirds, not only because of the rescue theme, but also the GTR catchphrase, which means "Good to Roll" (some prefer it as "got the request").
In the Japanese version of the show, D.I.C.E. stands for "Dinobrakers Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises."
Characters
D.I.C.E. members
Fortress F-99
Among D.I.C.E., the F-99 is run by children, specifically orphans. It has been said that all of them grew up in a time of war and that their families were victims of it.
- Jet Siegel (ジェット・シーゲル, Jetto Shīgeru)
- Voiced by: Daisuke Sakaguchi (Japanese); Jeffrey Watson (English)
- A hot-headed pilot who always rushes into danger with little or no forethought. Despite his hot temper, Jet has a strong moral sense and isn't afraid to take risks to rescue those in need. His fierce competitive streak often leads to friction with his teammates. Jet's Dinobreaker is Motoraptor. (Age: 12) (Red)
- Tak Carter (タック・カーター, Takku Kātā)
- Voiced by: Susumu Chiba (Japanese); Scott Roberts (English)
- Captain of F-99. As the second oldest member of the team, he is looked upon by his other teammates as an older brother. A well-respected and capable leader, Tak always stays calm and decisive even under enormous pressure. In episode 8, it was hinted that he and Marsha are dating. Tak's Dinobreaker is Dimetrover. (Age: 15) (Yellow)
- Robert Clapice (ロベール・クラピッシュ, Robēru Kurapisshu)
- Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama (Japanese); Brendan Hunter (English)
- Described best as "a pretty-boy pilot who is always concerned about his looks." As the pilot of the only flight-capable Dinobreaker Hoverptera, Robert is often sent to the front lines to scout the situation. Though Robert and Jet always compete over everything, they also make the best partners on the DICE F-99 team. It is shown often throughout the season that he is close friends with both Sam and Marco. (Age: 12) (Purple)
- Marco Rocca (マルコ・ロッカ, Maruko Rokka)
- Voiced by: Shinji Kawada (Japanese); Robert Scott Henrickson (English)
- Jet's buddy in orphanage and a close friend of Robert. Always complaining about something, especially how cramped his cockpit is, Marco and his Dinobreaker Monocrawler are often assigned to heavy-duty tasks such as demolitions and heavy lifting. Despite his constant gripes, Marco always gets the job done. He can be relied on to solve tough situations and often remains calm and in control in bad situations. (Age: 12) (Blue)
- Puffy Angel (パフィ・エンジェル, Pafi Enjieru)
- Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Caitlynne Medrek (English)
- Holds the position of data analysis expert on board F-99. She sees Marsha as an older sister figure and happens to be a bit of a shop-a-holic. She is sometimes temperamental and hates Jet to the core, however in the last episode of Season 2, when Jet was commissioned in the hospital after the final battle with the Immortal Pharaoh, she watched over and cared for him every day until he recovered, hinting that she has deeper feelings for him. Puffy can also guild up but does not have a dinobreaker. (Age: 12) (Pink)
- Sam N'Dool (サム・ンドゥール, Samu N'Dūru)
- Voiced by: Megumi Matsumoto (Japanese); Zoe Slusar (English)
- A mechanical expert and another close friend of Robert. Though the youngest of the team, he is also referred to the brains of bunch. Sam drives the Dinobreaker Paratricar. He also prays in his free time and for the safety of his crew-mates (Age: 11) (Green)
- Chao Lee (チャオ・リー, Chiyao Rī)
- Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese); Lucas Gilbertson (English)
- Both the pilot and navigator of F-99. He is the giver of advice to anyone who seems to be troubled or upset, and is willing to speak out against his captain if he has to. (Age: 17) (Brown)
- Marsha Rizanov (マーシャ・リザノフ, Māshya Rizanofu)
- Voiced by: Yumi Kakazu (Japanese); Carol Anne Day (English)
- Serves as second-in-command of D.I.C.E. F-99. In episode 8, it was hinted that her and Tak are dating. Marsha can also guild up, but does not have a Dinobreaker. She is seen by all of her teammates as an older sister. (Age: 14) (Teal)
- Randall
- A tall blue android serving under DICE F-99.
- Gelati
- A short yellow android serving under D.I.C.E. F-99, often serves as Jet and Puffy's punching bag.
- Moke (モーク, Mōku)
- Chao Lee's pet. When Moke's parents were killed by poachers, Chao took on the responsibility of raising Moke. Moke only speaks Chao's name.
- Clo Zan (クロ＝ザン, Kuro Zan)
- Voiced by: Cole Howard
- A new member from the Heron universe who is introduced in the second season.
Other D.I.C.E. members
- Captain Spike Japanese
- Pike (パイク, Paiku)
- Voiced by: Mark Gatha
- A D.I.C.E. E-01 member. He always appears in his stylish hat (even when piloting his Dinobreaker Hoverrhynchus), and loves to brag about how it was tailor-made. In episode 7, Chao's pet moke stole his hat and ran through a dinner half naked to get it back. (Age:25) (Light Blue)
- Macchiatto (マキアート)
- A member from D.I.C.E. Fortress C-01, His Dinobreaker is Lambeotracker. (Age:23) (Orange)
- Commander Sid
- Voiced by: Jonathan Love
- Commander of the D.I.C.E. F station. His Dinobreaker is Mototyranno. (Green)
- Phantom Knight (Phantom Black) (Japanese
- Dark Phantom (ダーク・ファントム, Dāku Fantomu))
- Voiced by: Jonathan Love
- A mysterious "stranger" who always get into Jet's way and steals items related to the long-lost Heron civilization with his crew of space pirates. In episode 25, it was revealed that Phantom Knight is Jet's long lost brother Zack. The Phantom Knight is treated in a similar manner to "Racer X" from Speed Racer. His Dinobreaker is Knight Rex.
- Body of Elders
- A group of 12 men that are governing D.I.C.E. since its beginning. They make executive decisions for the organization. The Body of Elders also staged a conspiracy involving implanting wormhole detectors to Dinobreakers and use them to find Heron's Gate, kidnapping D.I.C.E. executives, staging war between D.I.C.E. factions, in an attempt to achieve immortality. They were presumably dead when they were trying to pass the temporarily closed Heron's Gate.
Heron Knights
The Heron Knights first appeared in Episode 27, during the show's second season. They are the guardians of the Heron Universe.
B-D.I.C.E. (B CORP)
B-D.I.C.E. is an organization that tries to discredit DICE by posing as DICE members. Without a convincing disguise, their tricks are easily uncovered. The famous slogan is We are B-D.I.C.E., but that doesn't mean we're nice!
- Club
- The taller of the Poker brothers.
- Diamond
- The shorter of the Poker brothers.
- Laughing Boy
- A B-DICE member that dressed like the Joker from poker.
- Luigi
- A Sitanian archaeologist working with B-D.I.C.E. to find the Sitan Kaleidoscope. After he had found the kaleidoscope, he and his former associate Falco were transported back in time, and was never seen again.
Dinobreakers
Dinobreakers are transformable mechanical creature used by a Dinorider. Dinobreaker transforms by calling it with the appended phrase "libertize." To keep their wild personalities under control, they only eat refined pellets. Feeding a Dinobreaker with raw pellet is a recipe that guarantees troubles! Among the Dinobreakers are:
- Motoraptor (モトラプター, Motoraputā)
- Jet's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle form is a motorcycle and its dinosaur form is a Velociraptor.
- Dimetrover (ディメトローダー, Dimetorōdā)
- Tak's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle form is a race car and its dinosaur form is a Dimetrodon.
- Hoverptera (ホバープテラ, Hobāptera)
- Robert's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle mode is a hovercraft and its dinosaur form is a Pteranodon.
- Monocrawler (モノクローラー, Motokurōrā)
- Marco's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle mode is a drill tank and its dinosaur form is a Monoclonius.
- Paratricar (パラトライカー, Paratorikā)
- Sam's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Parasaurolophus. Paratricar is capable of becoming invisible.
- Hoverrhynchus (ホバーリンクス, Hobārinkusu)
- Captain Spike's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Rhamphorhynchus.
- Lambeotracker (ランベオトラッカー, Ranbeotorakkā)
- Macchiatto's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Lambeosaurus.
- Motorex (モトレックス, Motorekkusu)
- Commander Sid's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle form is a motorcycle and its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus.
- Knight Rex (ナイトレックス, Naito Rekkusu)
- Phantom Knight's Dinobreaker. Its vehicle form is a race car and its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus.
- Motostinger (モトスティンガー, Motosutingā)
- A mysterious purple Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a mutant Velociraptor. It first appeared in episode 12 with its mysterious rider (a robot programmed to destroy Phantom Knight). Unlike other Dinobreakers, it does not need a phrase to transform. It also has several other "features" not common to D.I.C.E. Dinobreakers.
- Tortoise Fortress
- Chao's Dinobreaker. It usually assumes the form of Fortress F-99, but in critical times it can be used to combat giant creatures.
Knightbreakers
Knightbreakers are transforming mechanical creatures used by the Heron Knights. They are believed to be evolved Dinobreakers. Unlike Dinobreakers, they do not have a vehicle mode. Instead, they have a dino mode and a guardian mode which is humanoid. This transformation is triggered when a Heron Knight says the phrase "Knightbreak" and merges with the Knightbreaker.
- Knight Pharaoh (ナイトファラオ, Naito Farao)
Its dinosaur form is a Spinosaurus.
- Knight Raptor (ナイトラプター, Naito Raputā)
Its dinosaur form is a Velociraptor.
- Knight Stego (ナイトステゴ, Naito Sutego)
Its dinosaur form is a Stegosaurus.
- Knight Archaeo (ナイトアルカエオ, Naito Arukaeo)
Its dinosaur form is a Archaeopteryx.
- Knight Pterx (ナイトプテルクス, Naito Puterekusu)
Its dinosaur form is a Archaeopteryx.
Video Game
A video game based on this series was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2005.[1]
Game Original Dinobreakers
- Hovertap Puffy's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tupuxuara.
- Ankylorover Marsha's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is an Ankylosaurus.
Episodes
Season 1
| EP# | Title | Original Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "SOS from Planet Saffaron" Transcription: "SOS D.I.C.E.! Bio Plant's Great Collapse" (Japanese: SOSダイス! バイオプラント大崩壊) | December 5, 2005 | January 1, 2005 |
| 2 | "Invading the Pirate Planet" Transcription: "Invade The Pirate Pirate!" (Japanese: 海賊惑星に侵入せよ!) | December 12, 2005 | January 8, 2005 |
| 3 | "Race Through the Plasma Blizzard" Transcription: "Get Through The Plasma Blizzard!" (Japanese: プラズマブリザードを切り抜けろ!) | December 19, 2005 | January 15, 2005 |
| 4 | "Countdown to Impact" Transcription: "Time Limit! Comet Blast Plan" (Japanese: タイムリミット! 彗星爆破計画) | December 26, 2005 | January 22, 2005 |
| 5 | "The Monster of Lupis Sea" Transcription: "Catch The Monster With High Speed!!" (Japanese: 高速の怪物を捕えろ!!) | January 10, 2006 | January 29, 2005 |
| 6 | "Operation Grand Prix" Transcription: "Go! Raptor! Decide On The Gran Prix!" (Japanese: ゴー! ラプター! グランプリを決めろ!) | January 17, 2006 | February 5, 2005 |
| 7 | "The Vanishing Planet" Transcription: "Challenge To The Furtherest Stars!" (Japanese: 最果ての星への挑戦!) | January 24, 2006 | February 12, 2005 |
| 8 | "Five Seconds to Interplanetary War" Transcription: "5 Seconds Before Interstellar War" (Japanese: 星間戦争５秒前) | January 31, 2006 | February 19, 2005 |
| 9 | "Forgotten Labyrinth" Transcription: "Labyrinth of The Stars of The Ruins" (Japanese: 遺跡の星のラビリンス) | February 7, 2006 | February 26, 2005 |
| 10 | "Puffy's Quest" Transcription: "Trap of the Poacher! Save the Cook Bird!" (Japanese: 密猟者のワナ!クック鳥を救え!) | February 14, 2006 | March 5, 2005 |
| 11 | "The Mega-Gravity Planet" Transcription: "Showdown! Star of Super Gravity!" (Japanese: 対決!超重力の星!) | February 21, 2006 | March 12, 2005 |
| 12 | "Jet Defeated" Transcription: "Where is Dark Phantom!?" (Japanese: ダークファントムはどこだ!?) | February 28, 2006 | March 19, 2005 |
| 13 | "Jet Returns!" Transcription: "The Biggest Crisis! Stand Up, Jet!!" (Japanese: 最大の危機! 立ち上がれジェット!!) | March 7, 2006 | March 26, 2005 |
| 14 | "The Mutant Laboratory" Transcription: "Infiltration! Mutant Experiment Station of Horror!" (Japanese: 潜入! 恐怖のミュータント実験場!) | March 14, 2006 | April 2, 2005 |
| 15 | "Terror Under the Sea" Transcription: "Monocrawler's Communication Impossible! Malco Respond!" (Japanese: モノクローラー通信不能!マルコ応答せよ!) | March 21, 2006 | April 9, 2005 |
| 16 | "Miss Lily's Memories" Transcription: "A Great Adventure Trip Full of Gangs" (Japanese: ギャングだらけの大冒険旅行) | March 28, 2006 | April 16, 2005 |
| 17 | "Fugitive Android" Transcription: "Chase The Escaped Android!" (Japanese: 逃亡アンドロイドを追え!) | April 4, 2006 | April 23, 2005 |
| 18 | "Trusting the Enemy" Transcription: "Great Search! The Monster Planet Dulas!" (Japanese: 大捜索! 怪獣惑星デュラス!) | April 11, 2006 | April 30, 2005 |
| 19 | "Runaway Train" Transcription: "Stop The Bullet Express!" (Japanese: 弾丸特急を止めろ!) | April 18, 2006 | May 7, 2005 |
| 20 | "The Point of No Return" Transcription: "I Can't Go Home" (Japanese: 帰らざる時) | April 25, 2006 | May 14, 2005 |
| 21 | "Uncovering Heron's Secret" Transcription: "Behind The Secret Of Heron!" (Japanese: ヘロンの秘密にせまれ!) | May 9, 2006 | May 21, 2005 |
| 22 | "Jet Escapes!" Transcription: "Criminal? The Great Escape Of Jet!" (Japanese: 犯人?ジェットの大脱走!) | May 16, 2006 | May 28, 2005 |
| 23 | "The Secret of Sitan" Transcription: "Hidden Treasure? Civilization of Sitan Phantoms!" (Japanese: 秘宝? 幻のシタン文明!) | May 23, 2006 | June 4, 2005 |
| 24 | "The Body of Elders Conspiracy" Transcription: "saishuu kessen! DAAKUFANTOMU wo sukue!" (Japanese: 最終決戦! ダークファントムを救え!) | May 30, 2006 | June 11, 2005 |
| 25 | "The Phantom Knight's Secret!" Transcription: "DAISU kaimetsu? chourou kai no yabou" (Japanese: ダイス壊滅? 長老会の野望) | June 6, 2006 | June 18, 2005 |
| 26 | "DICE vs. DICE!" Transcription: "dai gekisen! DAISU VS DAISU!" (Japanese: 大激戦! ダイスＶＳダイス!) | June 13, 2006 | June 25, 2005 |
Season 2
| EP# | Title | Original Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | "The Amazing Heron Knights!" Transcription: "totsunyuu HERON uchuu! arata na bouken!" (Japanese: 突入ヘロン宇宙! 新たな冒険!) | June 20, 2006 | September 10, 2005 |
| 28 | "Take Off! Dragon Fortress!" Transcription: "hasshin! DORAGONFOUTORESU" (Japanese: 発進!ドラゴンフォートレス) | June 27, 2006 | September 17, 2005 |
| 29 | "The Legend of the Sword" Transcription: "ken no densetsu" (Japanese: 剣の伝説) | July 4, 2006 | September 24, 2005 |
| 30 | "Battle on Planet Lakia" Transcription: "GASU wakusei no kettou!" (Japanese: ガス惑星の決闘!) | July 11, 2006 | October 1, 2005 |
| 31 | "The Kingdom of B-DICE" Transcription: "BAISU no oukoku" (Japanese: バイスの王国) | July 18, 2006 | October 8, 2005 |
| 32 | "Jet Transforms, Part 1" Transcription: "JETTO tai DAAKUFANTOMU!" (Japanese: ジェット対ダークファントム!) | July 25, 2006 | October 15, 2005 |
| 33 | "Jet Transforms, Part 2" Transcription: "MOTORAPUTAA ARUTOBUREIKU!" (Japanese: モトラプター アルトブレイク!) | August 1, 2006 | October 22, 2005 |
| 34 | "After the Malusword" Transcription: "DAAKUSOUDO! JETTO kesshi no sousaku" (Japanese: ダークソード! ジェット決死の捜索) | August 8, 2006 | October 29, 2005 |
| 35 | "Planet of Fossils" Transcription: "DINOBUREIKAA tanjou no himitsu" (Japanese: ディノブレイカー誕生の秘密) | August 15, 2006 | November 5, 2005 |
| 36 | "Brother vs. Brother" Transcription: "kanashimi no kyoudai taiketsu!" (Japanese: 悲しみの兄弟対決!) | August 22, 2006 | November 12, 2005 |
| 37 | "A Village Named DICE" Transcription: "DAISU to iu na no mura" (Japanese: ダイスという名の村) | August 29, 2006 | November 19, 2005 |
| 38 | "Dinobreakers in Danger!" Transcription: "sou kougeki! wakusei AREKU dai koubou sen" (Japanese: 総攻撃! 惑星アレク大攻防戦) | September 5, 2006 | November 26, 2005 |
| 39 | "The Truth" Transcription: "saigo no tatakai! saraba, DAAKUFANTOMU!" (Japanese: 最後の戦い! さらば，ダークファントム!) | September 12, 2006 | December 3, 2005 |
| 40 | "The Future of DICE" Transcription: "mirai no DAISU-tachi" (Japanese: 未来のダイスたち) | September 19, 2006 | December 10, 2005 |
References
- ^ DICE Rolls into Stores - IGN, 22 September 2005, retrieved 2020-08-08
External links
- D.I.C.E. at IMDb
- D.I.C.E. (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- English D.I.C.E. PlayStation 2 audio samples at AudioAtrocities.com