Satria Garuda BIMA-X ('Garuda Knight BIMA-X') is an Indonesian tokusatsu series formed from the cooperation between MNC Media initiated by Reino Barack with Ishimori Productions, maker of the Kamen Rider series. This series marks the second season of the titular hero that started as BIMA Satria Garuda in 2013, while also becoming the second part of the Satria Series that was created by Reino Barack and Ishimori Pro. Following its success, in addition to the toys merchandise line, Satria Garuda BIMA-X has also been adapted into a video game developed by Namco Bandai Games, announced through the official Instagram account Reino Barack.
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Production
Reino Barack, executive producer and creator of the series, in a press conference on 25 June 2014, in MNC Tower Central Jakarta, announced that due to the success of the first series, Satria Garuda Bima-X will debut on September 7, 2014, with a total of 50 episodes, two times the number of episodes of its First Season. The early stages of the making of this series began in January 2014, with a budget larger than the first series, and filming for seven months. The story in this series is a direct continuation of the first season, bringing new characters into the world of the Satria Series.
According to Reino, MNC will be back in collaboration with two Japanese companies, Ishimori Productions, creators of tokusatsu content, and Itochu, a business license company with a global scope. With a slight change in the title from the First Season, Satria Garuda BIMA-X series will start in a special premiere on RCTI on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 08.30 am, with the title of Satria Garuda Bima-X: New Beginning. The premiere episode will air with a duration of 90 minutes and will be re-aired again on September 13, 2014, at 3.30 pm, then continued a weekly 30-minute show from September 14, 2014.
Story
The story of Satria Garuda BIMA-X starts after the First Season, which tells the story of Dunia Paralel ("Parallel World") ruled by the Kingdom of VUDO, and the failed effort of its evil ruler, Rasputin, to take over the Earth's resources to feed his power ambitions and to prevent further planetary destruction of Parallel World. Rasputin was defeated by the combined power of two Satria Garuda ("Garuda Knight") brothers, BIMA and Azazel. After Rasputin's defeat, enter a mysterious godly figure as the new ruler of VUDO who holds the title of Black Lord. Ray Bramasakti must use all his strength as Satria Garuda BIMA with his brother, Reza, the Satria Garuda "Azazel" to protect Earth and mankind from the evil forces of the new VUDO.
The seven Powerstones saga
"Powerstones" are the source of the power of the VUDO Empire. With unknown origins, Powerstones possess a latent force that can interact with their owners through a "Changer", giving their owner the power of a "Satria", the legendary hero who protects the Earth from time to time. The seven Powerstones have been contested by the rulers VUDO, either by Rasputin or the Black Lord in VUDO's invasion mission to Earth.
Powerstone Merah ("Red"), owned by Ray Bramasakti, possesses the power of fire that transforms its owner into Satria "BIMA", the Satria Garuda armed with "Helios" sword. Powerstone Merah was destroyed during the battle with VUDO's new forces, but Ray's determination has awakened the hidden power of Powerstone Merah, giving the Powerstone a new power that can transform Ray into Satria Garuda "BIMA-X Flame".
Powerstone Hitam ("Black"), formerly owned by Rasputin, the supreme commander of VUDO's forces. Possessing the power of darkness, it was embedded by Rasputin into Reza Bramasakti's body, giving him the power of Azazel, the Dark Knight armed with the dark Garuda sabre "Taranis".
Powerstone Biru ("Blue"), formerly owned by Topeng Besi, VUDO's warlord and the right-hand man of Rasputin, VUDO's supreme commander. Powerstone Biru possesses the power of the wind.
Powerstone Hijau ("Green"), possesses the power of Earth. Obtained from Rina's best friend, this power stone gains Bima X an overwhelming power, able to strike a weak opponent only with one punch. His weight will make him shake the earth while walking. With this form, Helios becomes a heavy weapon, which even powerful Draconer unable to lift it. This form will cost Bima its speed. Its finisher is Garuda Ground Breaker. This form debuted on BIMA-X episode 14.
Powerstone Oranye ("Orange", formerly known as "Kuning"), possesses the power of thunder that transforms its owner into Satria "Torga", the Harimau ("Tiger") Satria accompanied by the golden tiger "Atlas".
Powerstone Ungu ("Purple"), possesses the power of Magnetic wave.
Characters
Main characters
Ray Bramasakti / "BIMA-X" the red Satria Garuda, superhero and the main protagonist in this series. Kind, quiet, humble, and noble, young Ray was chosen to possess the mysterious power stone Merah ("Red") from Parallel World. After driving away the forces from Rasputin helped by his younger brother Reza, Ray returns to defend Earth once more now transforming into the more powerful "BIMA X". Ray is portrayed by Christian Loho.
Reza Bramasakti / "Azazel", Ray's younger brother had been kidnapped as a child by VUDO and separated away for 21 years from his brother. Reza grew up in the Parallel World by the name Mikhail, but his strong identity as a human pushed him to steal the Power Stone Merah and escape to Earth to find a person who can save the Earth from VUDO's ambitions. Reza was transformed into "Azazel", VUDO's champion Ksatria Kegelapan ("Dark Knight"), after being brainwashed and given the strength of the Power Stone Hitam by Rasputin, VUDO's evil ruler. After the defeat of Rasputin, Reza has reunited with Ray and his adoptive family, joining forces with Ray as the Satria Garuda duo, ready to protect Earth and mankind. Reza is portrayed by Adhitya Alkatiri.
Randy Iskandar, Rena's brother, Ray's adoptive family, is the breadwinner of the Iskandar and Bramasakti family who runs "Satria Motors" auto shop. Randy's temperament makes him a fatherly figure and protective older brother for Rena and Ray. He is also a childhood friend of Ray and knows about Ray's struggle as "BIMA". Randy also inherited considerable wealth from his missing parents. Randy is portrayed by Rayhan Febrian.
Rena Iskandar, younger sister of Randy, Ray's foster sister, and a resourceful student who likes to cook. Rena has great respect for Ray and Randy, but has feelings for Ray. Rena had found out about Ray's secret alter-ego as BIMA after being rescued several times by BIMA from VUDO's attack. Although not proficient at martial arts, Rena is a brave girl who joins in fights against VUDO's evil missions with his beloved family. Rena is portrayed by Stella Cornelia, a former member of JKT48 idol group.
Dimas Akhsara / "Master" / Satria Harimau Torga, the figure behind Aksara Corporation, the largest and most technologically advanced company in Indonesia. Dimas has been chosen by Orange Powerstone after VUDO's offensive. Dimas emerges from training under Glitter Torga and transformed into Satria Harimau Torga to fight alongside BIMA-X and Azazel against VUDO's forces. Dimas fights with an agile and powerful fighting style of Tiger Silat. Although born into a rich family and became the only heir and leader of the Akhsara dynasty, Dimas believes that his destiny is to use his wealth and power for the happiness of others. Dimas is portrayed by Fernando Surya.
VUDO
Black Lord, a mysterious powerful figure who wants to rule the Earth. Previously holds the title of Black Priest, he is the new ruler of Parallel World who became the Black Lord of VUDO. After the fall of Rasputin who betrayed him by stealing the seven true Powerstones in an internal power struggle, he now holds a stronger grip of power upon VUDO's forces.
Neo Topeng Besi ("Neo Iron Mask"), former Commander of the kingdom of VUDO, and a steel armor magically animated by Rasputin, VUDO's fallen ruler. Topeng Besi had served Rasputin as the Supreme Commander of VUDO's troops, and was destroyed after a decisive battle with BIMA, but was later given a new life by the mysterious Black Priest. Topeng Besi ended the life of the injured Rasputin and declared the Black Priest as the new ruler of VUDO. Topeng Besi died again after being betrayed by Draconer in another internal power intrigue, only to be mysteriously resurrected again in a new form, now possessing an ever-growing dark power. he can transform into a Black tiger-themed Evil Torga, the evil Satria Harimau with the power of the Evil Torga Changer and Synthetic Power Stone. Debut in Episode 34. His combat power is extremely high, and he overwhelms Bima-X and Torga not only in a two-on-one match but also in the first meeting. Later in Episode 38, he revenges the Bima Legend who came to subdue him and also slaughters Bima-X and Torga who came to rescue him. At that time, he snatches the Helios Ax, which should only be held in Earth Mode, and has the strength to hold it and slash it down without difficulty.
Evil Torga Changer: An item used by Topeng Besi with Synthetic Power Stones to transform into Evil Torga. Originally the same as the Torga Changer, it was also altered by a Synthetic Power Stone whose nature changed in response to Topeng Besi's intense hatred and anger, changing from gold to silver.
Synthetic Power Stone: A power stone used by Topeng Besi to transform. Originally, it was used to revive previously dead monsters, but it changed nature and became the source of Anti-Satria power.
Titan: Evil Torga's weapon. Unlike Torga's Atlas, the color is black. It also transforms into Titan Cannon.
VUDO Soldiers / Kranion, combat troopers of VUDO, and soldiers of Black Lord armed with stun rods.
Supporting cast
Glitter BIMA, the patron spirit of Satria Garuda, Glitter BIMA's spirit appeared to guide the Satria Garuda brothers. Voiced by Nanang Kuswanto.
Glitter Torga, the patron spirit of Satria Harimau, the spirit that guides "Master" / Dimas Akhsara to practice and become a Satria. Voiced by Julian Widjaja.
Ati Carlotta, Rena's old friend achieved her dream of becoming a famous television star with a mysterious power that permeates from her green bracelet. Fearing to lose her fame, Ati doesn't want to separate from the mysterious power. Ati Carlotta is portrayed by Abel Chantika.
Bu Miranti ("Mrs. Miranti"), business owner of the most delicious dragon fruit orchard in Indonesia. Everything changed when monsters start attacking his plantation for an unknown reason. Mrs. Miranti is portrayed by Riana Puspasari.
Tom Malkis, a reporter who fills the position of Chris Ruslan (Draconer) as a news anchor for TV news. To gain the recognition of his colleagues, Tom ignored the danger, pursuing news coverage of a fallen meteorite, which is the terrible "Phantom Weapon". Tom Malkis is portrayed by James Leoreen Purba.
Tsugi, the loyal butler of Dimas Akhsara. Tsugi's life was saved by Dimas in the great chaos that ensued during the battle with Rasputin's Grand Gator machine in Jakarta. Tsugi is also a personal bodyguard of Dimas and a master of martial arts. Tsugi is portrayed by Sugishima who is also a suit actor in the series.
Professor Rudi Bramasakti, father of Ray and Reza, a scientist who invented an inter-dimensional portal connecting Earth and the Parallel World, showing VUDO a new world to conquer. It is said that Rudi and his wife, Risha, who was originally believed to have died, actually fled to the Parallel World to escape from VUDO's forces. Rudi and his wife communicate with Ray and Reza only through hologram messages they left in Parallel World machinery. Rudi is portrayed by Gito Nusantoro.
Risha Bramasakti, wife of Professor Rudy Bramasakti and the mother of Ray and Reza. Risha who was originally believed to have died, actually fled with her husband to Parallel World to escape from VUDO's forces without ever returning to Earth. Risha is portrayed by Siti Dewi Rahmawati.
Songs
Opening Theme
"Kembali Bertahan" ("Return to Survive")
Composition and Arrangement: Arlonsy Miraldi "Oncy"
Artist: Ungu
Ending Theme
"Let Tomorrow Be"
Composition and Arrangement: Flumpool
Artist: Flumpool
Other
"Seperti Bintang" (lit. "Stellar")
Composition and Arrangement: Oncy
Artist: Ungu
In Special Episode and Episode 21, also the opening song for BIMA Satria Garuda series (First Season).
"Pasti Bisa" ("You Can Do It")
Composition and arrangement: Agus Setiawan / Hits Records
Artist: Citra Scholastika
Episode: #13 - "Rahasia Bintang Televisi" (performed by Ati Carlotta / Abel Chantika)
Episode: #14 - "Bergemalah! Power Stone Bumi"
Video game
On March 8, 2015, Reino Barack, executive producer and creator of the series announced via his Instagram account, that a video game featuring characters from Satria Garuda BIMA-X will be published in mid-2015. The game will be published as a handheld mobile game as a fighting game on iOS and Android operating systems. The game is developed and published for free by Japanese entertainment company Namco Bandai Games. The game is available in Google Playstore and Apple Store since July 1, 2015, with a total of 11 playable characters.