History Anime / BraveSeries

** This concept has been played with amongst members of [[Anime/TheBraveExpressMightGaine The Brave Express Team]]. While [[TheHero Might Senpuuji]] managed to downplay this for himself,[[note]]He does don the color combo from time-to-time, but not prominent.[[/note]] people tend to forget his [[NonActionGuy non-action]] ''teammate'' Hamada wore the yellow/red combo in place of him via a yellow shirt with tiny red brand logo. If you pull back to see the whole picture, Might (when in his red combat vest) and Hamada (with his yellow shirt) completed the red / yellow combo as a unit together.

* Creator/MasamiObari: One of the most important animators involved throughout the series. Mainly on [[TitleSequence Title Sequences]] and [[FinishingMove Finishing Moves.]]

With the overall global success of ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'', Creator/{{Sunrise}} launched its continuation project starting with a premium disc bundled in ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--GRAND GLORIOUS GATHERING'' DVD Box Set titled ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--Project Z'', along with the novelization of ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL'', releasing further details and it’s story connections with ''Anime/{{Betterman}}''. In year 2016, Creator/{{Sunrise}} fulfilled their goal of merging the two series together with their work, ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

** ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL]]'' (2000)--[[OriginalVideoAnimation OVA]] sequel.
** ''[[Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar Vs. Betterman]]'' (2016-2021)--WebSerialNovel sequel.

** ''[[Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar Vs. Betterman]]'' (2016-2021)-- unproduced sequel project released instead as a WebSerialNovel.

** ''[[Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman The King of Kings: GaoGaiGar Vs. Betterman]]'' (2016-2021)-- unproduced sequel project released instead as an ongoing WebSerialNovel

** Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman (2016-2021)-- unproduced sequel project released instead as an ongoing WebSerialNovel

* Creator/RyotaroOkiayu: The only voice actor enrolled as a regular cast with multiple roles for 3 consecutive series. [[note]]''Might Gaine'', ''J-Decker'', and ''Goldran.''[[/note]]

* Creator/RyotaroOkiayu: The only voice actor cast with multiple roles for 3 consecutive series. [[note]]''Might Gaine'', ''J-Decker'', and ''Goldran.''[[/note]]

* Creator/RyotaroOkiayu: The only voice actor cast with multi roles for 3 consecutive series. [[note]]''Might Gaine'', ''J-Decker'', and ''Goldran.''[[/note]]

In TheNineties, Takara brought an end to animated "''[[Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 Generation 1]]''" ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' material in Japan, following a chilly reception to 1989's ''Anime/TransformersVictory'' and an overall worldwide decline in popularity resulting in a franchise hiatus lasting until 1996's ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars''[[note]]In terms of television, that is; both the ''Transformers'' toyline as well as the [[ComicBook/TheTransformersMarvel comics by Marvel]] retained popularity with Americans way into the 90s[[/note]], which also led to the cancellation of the OVA series ''Manga/TransformersZone''. Sensing that the coming Japanese kids of the decade wanted something different (and wanting to make sure that they remained market-relevant), Takara struck a cooperative deal with Sunrise (which had just recently become one of the most famous studios in Japan due to the explosive success of the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' series) to develop a new television franchise and set of toy lines, one that would also be separate from the (then fraught and difficult) relationship Takara had developed with their American ''Transformers'' partner Creator/{{Hasbro}}. This would all lead to the development of the ''Brave Series''.

The ''Brave Series'' (or ''Yuusha Series'') is a toy and [[{{Anime}} animation]] franchise formed after toy company Takara (now [=TakaraTomy=]) decided to bring an end to animated "''[[Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 Generation 1]]''" ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' material in Japan, following a chilly reception to 1989's ''Anime/TransformersVictory'' and an overall worldwide decline in popularity resulting in a franchise hiatus lasting until 1996's ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'', which also led to the cancellation of the OVA series ''Manga/TransformersZone''. Sensing that the coming Japanese kids of TheNineties wanted something different (and wanting to make sure that they remained market-relevant), Takara struck a cooperative deal with the animation studio Creator/{{Sunrise}} (which had just recently become one of the most famous studios in Japan due to the explosive success of the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' series) to develop a new franchise and set of toy lines, one that would also be separate from the (increasingly fraught and difficult) relationship Takara had developed with their American partner Creator/{{Hasbro}}. This would all lead to the development of the ''Brave Series'', a landmark SuperRobot series in the 1990s.

A ninth series, ''The Saint of Braves Baan Gaan'', was planned but never produced. The material meant to be used in this canceled series was later recycled into the plots for the ''Brave Saga'' VideoGame and concepts from it later appeared in the unrelated SuperRobot anime ''Anime/GEARFighterDendoh'' (along with a few concepts from a planned ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' sequel). There's also another video game, ''New Century Brave Wars'' (Which includes Might Gaine, J-Decker, Dagwon and Gaogaigar, as well as ''Anime/ZettaiMutekiRaijinOh''), which has it's own OriginalGeneration mech, ''Quantum Leap Rayserver''.

A ninth series, ''The Saint of Braves Baan Gaan'', was planned but never produced. The material meant to be used in this canceled series was later recycled into the plots for the ''Brave Saga'' VideoGame and concepts from it later appeared in the unrelated SuperRobot anime ''Anime/GEARFighterDendoh'' (along with a few concepts from a planned ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' sequel). There's also another video game, ''New Century Brave Wars'' (Which includes Might Gaine, J-Decker, Dagwon and Gaogaigar), which has it's own OriginalGeneration mech, ''Quantum Leap Rayserver''.

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** ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL]]'' (1999)--[[OriginalVideoAnimation OVA]] sequel.

* ''Anime/BraveExkaiser'' circa 1990, the first installment of the series.

* ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGar The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]]]'' (1997-1998) and
** ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL]]'' (1999) - the final installment of the franchise.

With the overall global success of ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' series, Creator/{{Sunrise}} launched its continuation project starting with a premium disc bundled in ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--GRAND GLORIOUS GATHERING'' DVD Box Set titled ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--Project Z'', along with the novelization of ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL'', releasing further details and it’s story connections with ''Anime/{{Betterman}}''. In year 2016, Creator/{{Sunrise}} fulfilled their goal of merging the two series together with their work, ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

With the overall global success of the ''[=GaoGaiGar=] '' series, Creator/{{Sunrise}} launched its continuation project starting with a premium disc bundled in ''The King of Braves: FINAL--GRAND GLORIOUS GATHERING'' DVD Box Set titled ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--Project Z'', along with the novelization of ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL'', releasing further details and it’s story connections with ''Anime/{{Betterman}}''. In year 2016, Creator/{{Sunrise}} fulfilled their goal of merging the two series together with their work, ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

With the overall global success of the ''[=GaoGaiGar=] '' series, Creator/{{Sunrise}} launched its continuation project starting with a premium disc bundled in ''The King of Braves: FINAL--GRAND GLORIOUS GATHERING'' DVD Box Set titled ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--Project Z'', along with the novelization of ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL]]'', releasing further details and it’s story connections with ''Anime/{{Betterman}}''. In year 2016, Creator/{{Sunrise}} fulfilled their goal of merging the two series together with their work, ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

With the overall global success of the ''[=GaoGaiGar=] '' series, Creator/{{Sunrise}} launched its continuation project starting with a premium disc titled ''The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL--Project Z'', along with the novelization of ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL The King of Braves [=GaoGaiGar=]: FINAL]]'', releasing further details and it’s story connections with ''Anime/{{Betterman}}''. In year 2016, Creator/{{Sunrise}} fulfilled their goal of merging the two series together with their work, ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

* ''Anime/TheBraveFighterOfSunFighbird'' - 1991
* ''Anime/TheBraveFighterOfLegendDaGarn'' - 1992
* ''Anime/TheBraveExpressMightGaine'' - 1993
* ''Anime/BravePoliceJDecker'' - 1994
* ''Anime/TheBraveOfGoldGoldran'' - 1995
* ''Anime/BraveCommandDagwon'' - 1996
* ''[[Anime/GaoGaiGar The King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'' and ''Anime/GaoGaiGarFINAL'' - 1997-1998 and 1999 (respectively), the final installment of the series.

A ninth series, ''The Saint of Braves Baan Gaan'', was planned but never produced. The material meant to be used in this canceled series was later recycled into the plots for the ''Brave Saga'' VideoGame and concepts from it later appeared in the unrelated SuperRobot anime ''Anime/GEARFighterDendoh'' (along with a few concepts from a planned ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' sequel). There's also another video game, ''New Century Brave Wars'' (Which includes Might Gaine, J-Decker, Dagwon and Gaogaigar), which has it's own OriginalGeneration mech, ''Quantum Leap Rayserver''. Also, due to the OVA ''Anime/GaoGaiGar FINAL Grand Glorious Gathering'' and various plans for said sequel, ''Anime/{{Betterman}}'' can be considered a spin-off of the franchise. The latter two would finally crossover with each other in ''Literature/KingOfKingsGaogaigarVSBetterman''.

The ''Brave Series'' (or ''Yuusha Series'') is a toy and [[{{Anime}} animation]] franchise formed after toy company Takara (now [=TakaraTomy=]) decided to bring an end to animated "''[[Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 Generation 1]]''" ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' material in Japan, following a chilly reception to ''Transformers Victory'' and an overall decline in popularity, which also led to the cancellation of the OVA series ''Manga/TransformersZone''. Sensing that the coming [=90s=] kids of the Japanese market wanted something different (and wanting to make sure that they remained market-relevant), Takara struck a cooperative deal with the animation studio Creator/{{Sunrise}} (which had just recently become one of the most famous studios in Japan due to the explosive success of the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' series) to develop a new franchise and set of toy lines, one that would also be separate from the (increasingly fraught and difficult) relationship Takara had developed with Creator/{{Hasbro}}. This would all lead to the development of the ''Brave Series'', a landmark SuperRobot series in the 1990s.

* Creator/KoichiChiba: Veteran voice actor who was promoted as Voice Director for the ''Brave Series'' starting from ''Da-Garn'' all the way through ''[=GaoGaiGar=] FINAL'' [[AuthorExistenceFailure till his final breath]]. Known as the one who [[TheChooserOfTheOne cast]] the heroes and kid heroes--[[TheChosenOne notably]] Creator/NobuyukiHiyama.

A ninth series, ''The Saint of Braves Baan Gaan'', was planned but never produced. The material meant to be used in this canceled series was later recycled into the plots for the ''Brave Saga'' VideoGame and concepts from it later appeared in the unrelated SuperRobot anime ''Anime/GEARFighterDendoh'' (along with a few concepts from a planned ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' sequel). There's also another video game, ''New Century Brave Wars'' (Which includes Might Gaine, J-Decker, Dagwon and Gaogaigar), which has it's own OriginalGeneration mech, ''Quantum Leap Rayserver''. Also, due to the OVA ''Anime/GaoGaiGar FINAL Grand Glorious Gathering'' and various plans for said sequel, ''Anime/{{Betterman}}'' can be considered a spin-off of the franchise.

A ninth series, ''The Saint of Braves Baan Gaan'', was planned but never produced. The material meant to be used in this canceled series was later recycled into the plots for the ''Brave Saga'' VideoGame and concepts from it later appeared in the unrelated SuperRobot anime ''Anime/GEARFighterDendoh'' (along with a few concepts from a planned ''[=GaoGaiGar=]'' sequel). There's also another VideoGame ''Quantum Leap Rayserver''. Also, due to the OVA ''Anime/GaoGaiGar FINAL Grand Glorious Gathering'' and various plans for said sequel, ''Anime/{{Betterman}}'' can be considered a spin-off of the franchise.