SSSS.Dynazenon

One day after school, first-year high school student Yomogi Asanaka comes across a starving man under a bridge. Introducing himself as Gauma, the strange drifter informs Yomogi that he is a "kaiju user," a person who deals with the "kaiju"—monsters who bring harm to the city and its citizens.

The following evening, Yomogi runs into Gauma and his classmate Yume Minami. Simultaneously, a kaiju appears in a populated area of the city. Due to Gauma's lack of experience controlling the kaiju, he brings out a mysterious object from a glowing pouch, summoning a giant robot known as Dynazenon. Requiring the cooperation of four people, the mecha drags Gauma, Yomogi, Minami, and Koyomi Yamanaka—an unemployed man who was wandering on the street—into its cockpit.

Their encounter with the kaiju marks the beginning of their entanglement with kaiju eugenicists—kaiju users who manipulate kaiju with ill intent—and their efforts toward bringing out the full potential of Dynazenon.

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Minami, Yume Main

Wakayama, Shion Japanese

Asanaka, Yomogi Main

Enoki, Junya Japanese

Gauma Main

Hamano, Daiki Japanese

Asukagawa, Chise Main

Anzai, Chika Japanese

Yamanaka, Koyomi Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Mujina Supporting

Suwa, Ayaka Japanese

Anti Supporting

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Kaijuu Shoujo Anosillus (2-daime) Supporting

Takahashi, Karin Japanese

Shizumu Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Juuga Supporting

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Itou, Hirofumi Producer

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Apr 15, 2025

RealYRC

Recommended

Once again, the creative powerhouse that is Trigger, under the deft guidance of its celebrated in-house director Akira Amemiya, has set its sights on revitalizing yet another iconic series. This time, the studio has turned its attention to Tsuburaya Productions’ cult classic Gridman mecha franchise, breathing new life into a world that resonates deeply with fans of the Tokusatsu genre. Back in Fall 2018, Trigger unleashed SSSS.Gridman, a bold and unexpected triumph that shook up the mecha landscape. The series proved to be a game-changer, demonstrating that even amidst the polarized reception in Western markets—where Tokusatsu often struggles to find widespread appreciation—Japan’s enduring love for ... the genre remains unshaken. The vibrant enthusiasm for all things Tokusatsu in its homeland provided fertile ground for Gridman’s success, paving the way for its highly anticipated sequel. Fast forward to Spring 2021, and Trigger delivered SSSS.Dynazenon, a continuation that, while firmly rooted in the Gridman Universe, boldly carves out its own distinct identity as a standalone adventure.

It’s crucial to approach SSSS.Dynazenon with fresh eyes and an open mind, as it is emphatically not a mere rehash of its predecessor. To view it as just another chapter of Gridman would be to miss the point entirely. Tokusatsu, at its core, has always thrived on the timeless spectacle of colossal robots clashing with the “Kaiju-of-the-week,” a formula that fans cherish for its blend of chaotic action and larger-than-life stakes. Dynazenon embraces this tradition wholeheartedly, weaving the iconic robot-versus-monster battles into the fabric of its world-building. Whether the narrative begins with a touch of absurdity or gradually coalesces into something more coherent, the series never loses sight of what makes Tokusatsu so beloved. Much like Gridman before it, Dynazenon introduces a colorful cast of characters whose everyday lives—steeped in cultural norms and personal struggles—are dramatically upended by the arrival of Kaiju and otherworldly adversaries. For Western audiences, the show’s vibe might evoke the playful, almost nostalgic charm of

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Dec 17, 2024

DigiGhosty

Mixed Feelings

When I first started watching SSSS.Dynazenon, I was tempted to write it off due to the awkward dialogue and audio that initially felt off. However, as I continued, I found these elements actually added to the charm of the anime. The use of source music during everyday scenes, contrasted with dynamic scores during the Mecha vs. Kaiju battles, effectively highlighted the divide between the characters' mundane daily lives and the fantastical intensity of the fights.

The dialogue, while awkward at first, began to feel more authentic when viewed through the lens of the younger characters. It captured the natural awkwardness of youth, adding depth to the ... setting and making the interactions feel grounded. The fights themselves were engaging, with each Kaiju bringing unique abilities to the table, keeping the action fresh and exciting. Outside of the battles, the character development was thoughtfully paced and felt genuinely rewarding.

Overall, I would say SSSS.Dynazenon is definitely worth a watch. If you’re willing to look deeper, you’ll find a lot to appreciate in this series.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 21, 2021

ThatAnimeSnobRE

Not Recommended

Some time ago, when an anime called Gridman came out every sellout was hyping it as something worth checking out. Long pretentious essay videos were made about directing, cinematography, thriller-like atmosphere, and a very deep message at the finale. By the end of the season very few gave a damn, because the show was more preoccupied with zooming the camera on the girls’ thighs than telling a decent plot. Fast forward to Dynazenon, the second season, where nobody was hyping it. It lost most of its potential audience during the first season, and seeing how the pretentious sellouts couldn’t milk it for all it’s worth ... they moved to pretending other shows were deep.

The most obvious reason is because giant monster shows haven’t been trending in decades. Now it’s all about harem isekai and videogame-like fantasy worlds. Even for old-school anime fans like me, the action of the SSSS moniker wasn’t elaborate or even lasts enough to have an impact. The sellouts kept talking about the aesthetic of having the monsters moving like people with rubber suits being the thing that makes the show to stand out from all the others, but, really, who gives a damn about that? It doesn’t make the action cool and it sure as heck doesn’t add realism to the physics or gravity to the situations.

Dynazenon was more like a teen drama than a kaiju series, as every character spent most of his time in dealing with every day psychological problems that with saving the world. And even then it wasn’t doing an amazing job, since the tone of the series was very somber for the type of plot it was going for. The people in the setting didn’t give a damn about giant monsters attacking and destroying entire city blocks every week. The heroes were not trying to capture the bad guys behind the monster attacks even though they were in front of them all the time. And the bad guys were not serious about their objectives either, as they constantly found enough free time to go have fun at places with the very humans they hated so much.

As a result, nothing in this show has much of an impact on the viewer. The action is too short, nobody is worried regarding the monster attacks that kill thousands of people every week, both good guys and bad guys are slacking around to the most part, and in general the anime is not committed to what it’s going for. There are many interesting themes regarding the social pressure and alienation young people are facing in contemporary societies, but the plot doesn’t go beyond mentioning them and then letting them not matter in the background.

There are also several plot twists that are supposed to change the way you view the setting and certain characters, but because of the carefree way they are handled, they don’t feel nearly as significant as they should. Half of the series comes off as slice of nothing happens, so when the other half comes up and you are supposed to care, you don’t. If the characters don’t care or they don’t take what they are doing seriously, then why should the viewer give a damn?

Thus we get another example for why modern anime are crap. They don’t have the guts to be serious or depressing despite constantly tackling serious and depressing issues. Retro anime weren’t afraid to be all that, they knew what they were and kept true to it. A school drama would be a school drama and an action mecha would be an action mecha. Dynazenon is all over the place because it tries to be a jack of all trades and ends up being a master of none.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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