Bokurano · Episode 4: Strength
Strength
2007-04-2923 min
Kodama fights the third enemy without caring about his surroundings, causing many casualties in the process, until he discovers the meaning of losing someone important to him.
1Game2007-04-0823 minFifteen children at a summer school program encounter the mysterious Kokopelli and agree to be testers for a game he claims to have completed recently. Soon, they are summoned into the cockpit of a giant mecha, with Kokopelli piloting. Thus the first round takes place.
2Zearth2007-04-1523 minThe children start having second thoughts about the game, but a floating being known as Dung Beetle appears and teleports them to the cockpit of the mecha, which the group later dubs Zearth. On the evening of the same day, a new enemy appears, and Takeshi Waku is chosen to fight it.
3Secret2007-04-2223 minTakami "Komo" Komoda reveals the truth to her father, and while Waku's funeral is being held, Masaru "Kodama" Kodaka is selected to be the third pilot.
4Strength2007-04-2923 minKodama fights the third enemy without caring about his surroundings, causing many casualties in the process, until he discovers the meaning of losing someone important to him.5Weakness2007-05-0623 minAfter the children discover the fate that awaits them, they are assembled and interrogated by the military, except for Isao Kako, who coincidentally is the next chosen pilot.
6Lust2007-05-1323 minThe children try to find Kako without success, until Chizuru "Chizu" Honda discovers where he is hiding and tries to cheer him up. However, Kako has other plans for her.
7Wound2007-05-2023 minThe story of Chizu's relationship with her teacher is revealed, before she is selected to replace the deceased Kako.
8Vengeance2007-05-2723 minThe fourth battle begins, but Chizu is more worried about taking revenge on her teacher than facing her enemy.
9Family2007-06-0323 minSelected to fight the fifth enemy, Daiichi "Daichi" Yamura's final wish is to spend his remaining time happily with his siblings, but his plans are ruined when the battle starts sooner than he expected.
10Companion2007-06-1723 minBullied by her classmates because of her mother's questionable occupation, Mako "Nakama" Nakarai, after being chosen to engage into the sixth round, resorts to extremes to arrange money enough to complete a personal project of hers in time.
11Life2007-07-0123 minNagi, a childhood friend of Kunihiko Moji's needs a heart transplant, but so far the only compatible donor found is Moji himself. While dealing with Nagi's drama, he is selected to fight the seventh enemy.
12Blood Relative2007-07-0823 minMaki Ano is in awe as her foster mother is about to have a baby. She hopes to at least witness her little brother's birth, but when she is appointed the pilot for the eighth round, she is left with little hope to be able to do so.
13The Earth2007-07-1523 minDuring Maki's fight, the children discover the true nature of the enemies they are battling, and what really is at stake on every single bout.
14Perplexity2007-07-2223 minYosuke Kirie wonders if he will find the resolve to fight in the next battle. While Mitsumi starts to look for means to protect the remaining children, Masamitsu discovers her secret.
15Self-Destruction2007-07-2923 minThe ninth round begins, but after witnessing his mother's miserable life, Kirie refuses to fight. Just when his companions are about to lose hope, something that nobody expected happens.
16Truth2007-08-0523 minGiven another chance, Kirie finally decides to face the enemy, but when he surprisingly unveils Machi's identity, a commotion is created among the rest of the group.
17Affection2007-08-1223 minChosen to the tenth round, Aiko Tokosumi's life is turned upside down when a scandal involving her father brings up turmoil to her household. But she ends up finding in Kanji the strength to carry on with her duty.
18Reality2007-08-1923 minAfter Komoda was selected for the eleventh match, her father resigns from his position as a politician, but not before revealing the truth about Zearth and the children to the world.
19Mother2007-08-2623 minTamotsu reveals to Jun Ushiro who his real parents were and tells him their story.
20Destiny2007-09-0223 minMachi reveals to the remaining pilots all she knows about the battles, and how she and her brother got themselves involved on them.
21The Truth2007-09-0923 minWhile Kanji fights the Twelfth enemy, the real objective of the masterminds is revealed. Later, Jun receives a proposal from Dung Beetle that may save his life if he accepts.
22Journey2007-09-1323 minJun takes Kana to her father's house, having Machi traveling with them. On the way, he reminisces about his infancy days, and later, he asks Machi's help to protect Kana from Dung Beetle's intentions.
23Snowscape2007-09-2023 minThe human armies decide to intervene during the thirteenth battle, while Machi betrays Dung Beetle and becomes the next pilot in Kana's place.
24The Story2007-09-2723 minJun declines Seki's offer and becomes the pilot for the final round. During the long battle, he reminisces about his fallen comrades while struggling to save the Earth once and for all.
2Zearth2007-04-1523 minThe children start having second thoughts about the game, but a floating being known as Dung Beetle appears and teleports them to the cockpit of the mecha, which the group later dubs Zearth. On the evening of the same day, a new enemy appears, and Takeshi Waku is chosen to fight it.3Secret2007-04-2223 minTakami "Komo" Komoda reveals the truth to her father, and while Waku's funeral is being held, Masaru "Kodama" Kodaka is selected to be the third pilot.4Strength2007-04-2923 minKodama fights the third enemy without caring about his surroundings, causing many casualties in the process, until he discovers the meaning of losing someone important to him.5Weakness2007-05-0623 minAfter the children discover the fate that awaits them, they are assembled and interrogated by the military, except for Isao Kako, who coincidentally is the next chosen pilot.6Lust2007-05-1323 minThe children try to find Kako without success, until Chizuru "Chizu" Honda discovers where he is hiding and tries to cheer him up. However, Kako has other plans for her.7Wound2007-05-2023 minThe story of Chizu's relationship with her teacher is revealed, before she is selected to replace the deceased Kako.8Vengeance2007-05-2723 minThe fourth battle begins, but Chizu is more worried about taking revenge on her teacher than facing her enemy.9Family2007-06-0323 minSelected to fight the fifth enemy, Daiichi "Daichi" Yamura's final wish is to spend his remaining time happily with his siblings, but his plans are ruined when the battle starts sooner than he expected.10Companion2007-06-1723 minBullied by her classmates because of her mother's questionable occupation, Mako "Nakama" Nakarai, after being chosen to engage into the sixth round, resorts to extremes to arrange money enough to complete a personal project of hers in time.11Life2007-07-0123 minNagi, a childhood friend of Kunihiko Moji's needs a heart transplant, but so far the only compatible donor found is Moji himself. While dealing with Nagi's drama, he is selected to fight the seventh enemy.12Blood Relative2007-07-0823 minMaki Ano is in awe as her foster mother is about to have a baby. She hopes to at least witness her little brother's birth, but when she is appointed the pilot for the eighth round, she is left with little hope to be able to do so.13The Earth2007-07-1523 minDuring Maki's fight, the children discover the true nature of the enemies they are battling, and what really is at stake on every single bout.14Perplexity2007-07-2223 minYosuke Kirie wonders if he will find the resolve to fight in the next battle. While Mitsumi starts to look for means to protect the remaining children, Masamitsu discovers her secret.15Self-Destruction2007-07-2923 minThe ninth round begins, but after witnessing his mother's miserable life, Kirie refuses to fight. Just when his companions are about to lose hope, something that nobody expected happens.16Truth2007-08-0523 minGiven another chance, Kirie finally decides to face the enemy, but when he surprisingly unveils Machi's identity, a commotion is created among the rest of the group.17Affection2007-08-1223 minChosen to the tenth round, Aiko Tokosumi's life is turned upside down when a scandal involving her father brings up turmoil to her household. But she ends up finding in Kanji the strength to carry on with her duty.18Reality2007-08-1923 minAfter Komoda was selected for the eleventh match, her father resigns from his position as a politician, but not before revealing the truth about Zearth and the children to the world.19Mother2007-08-2623 minTamotsu reveals to Jun Ushiro who his real parents were and tells him their story.20Destiny2007-09-0223 minMachi reveals to the remaining pilots all she knows about the battles, and how she and her brother got themselves involved on them.21The Truth2007-09-0923 minWhile Kanji fights the Twelfth enemy, the real objective of the masterminds is revealed. Later, Jun receives a proposal from Dung Beetle that may save his life if he accepts.22Journey2007-09-1323 minJun takes Kana to her father's house, having Machi traveling with them. On the way, he reminisces about his infancy days, and later, he asks Machi's help to protect Kana from Dung Beetle's intentions.23Snowscape2007-09-2023 minThe human armies decide to intervene during the thirteenth battle, while Machi betrays Dung Beetle and becomes the next pilot in Kana's place.24The Story2007-09-2723 minJun declines Seki's offer and becomes the pilot for the final round. During the long battle, he reminisces about his fallen comrades while struggling to save the Earth once and for all.
Bokurano★ 73%Synopsis
During a summer camp, 15 children, 8 males and 7 females, find a grotto by the sea. Deep within they discover working computers and some electronic equipment, and later the owner, a man called Kokopelli. Kokopelli claimed to be a programmer working on a brand new game, in which a large robot has to defend the Earth against alien invasions. He persuades the children to test the game and sign a contract. All but one of them signs, barely a moment later they mysteriously awaken on the shore believing what happened was just a dream. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Daiichi YamuraMain
Tomokazu SugitaJP
Yousuke KirieMain
Shintarou AsanumaJP
Maki AnoMain
Kumiko HigaJP
Kako IsaoMain
Keisuke OdaJP
Chizuru HondaMain
Ao TakahashiJP
KoemushiMain
Akira IshidaJP
Misumi TanakaMain
Naomi ShindouJP
Kana UshiroMain
Kana AsumiJP
Masaru KodakaMain
Souichirou HoshiJP
Waku TakashiMain
Daisuke SakaguchiJP
Mako NakaraiMain
Yuka IguchiJP
Takami KomodaMain
Mamiko NotoJP
Staff
Fábio LucindoADR Director
Mohiro KitouOriginal Creator
Hiroyuki KawasakiScript (ep 1)
Norio MatsumotoKey Animation (ep 18, OP)
Chiaki IshikawaTheme Song Performance
Hiroyuki MoritaDirector
Takayuki HiraoStoryboard (ep 16)
RyouchimoKey Animation (4, 21, 23)
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