The Original Series are the collective works of Garo, involving the main protagonist Kouga Saejima. As the franchise progressed and expanded, new works were created that took inspiration from the original and made it something new.
Description & Characteristics
The entire Garo series was started by the first series, Chapter of the Black Wolf. While the original series wasn't a phenomenal success, it did gain a following and that allowed creator and director, Keita Amemiya, to continue developing Garo. With the success of Demon Beast of the White Night, Red Requiem, and its pachinko games, a second season was created, Makai Flash Knight. By then, the Garo story established a firm ground about Kouga Saejima's story and the people behind the Garo franchise decided to take production to different directions, starting with creating the Ryūga-verse (an alternative universe from Garo). Eventually, they would lead to spin-offs and animation developments like the ZERO Series and the Anime Series.
Chronology
Kouga Saejima-Era
Featuring the adventures of the original Golden Knight Garo, the story focuses on the adventures of Kouga. With the success of Garo, certain spin-offs and side stories were made to expand the universe.
- Chapter of The Black Wolf / Kiba Side Story / Smile
- Demon Beast of the White Night
- Red Requiem
- Makai Flash Knight
- Demon Dragon of the Blue Cries / The Tougen Flute
- Makai Tales
Zero Spin-Off Series
With the success of Garo, Silver Knight Zero gained popularity and it was decided to do a mini series staring Zero. The adventures of Zero occurs between Demon Dragon of the Blue Cries and Asura.
Raiga Saejima-Era
The series features Kouga's son, Raiga. With Kouga missing in action, Raiga took over as the new Garo.
Articles & References
Notes & Trivia
- GARO series is stands out compared to other tokusatsu heroes such as Super Sentai/Power Rangers or Kamen Riders, as the titular Makai Knight and his fellow Knight only assumed their powered forms sparingly instead of most of the time during the fight against monster of the week.
External Links
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Original Series | GARO • Smile • KIBA: Dark Knight Side Story • Beast of the Demon Night • Red Requiem • Makai Flash Knight • Lament of the Dark Dragon • Asura • The Tougen Flute • The Makai Flower • Bikū Darkness Slasher • Makai Tales • Saejima Kouga • Moonbow Traveler |
ZERO Series | Black Blood • Dragon Blood |
Ryūga-verse Series | The One Who Shines in the Darkness • Gold Storm Flight • Gold Storm • Makai Tales • Fang of God • God's Fang - Jinga • God's Fang - Jinga - Reincarnation • Heir to Steel Armor |
Versus Road | Versus Road |
Anime Series | The Crimson Moon • The Fleeting Cherry Blossom • The Carved Seal of Flames • Divine Flame • Vanishing Line |
Special Events | Makai no Yakata |
Novels & Publishings | Mystic Red Trap • Dark Makai Knight Saga • Roar of Steel |
Subjects | Horrors • Makai Knight • Makai Priest • GARO Characters |
Media | Golden Knight GARO • Garo Project • Makai Decisive Battle Gaoh • Savior in The Dark |