D.I.C.E.

D.I.C.E. (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises)
D.I.C.E. Complete Season DVD
Genre Mecha, action
Anime television series
Directed by Jun Kamiya
Produced by Carles McCarter
Yukinao Shimoji
Written by Hiro Masaki
Studio Xebec
Original network Animax
English network
Original run January 1, 2005 – December 10, 2005
Episodes 40

D.I.C.E. (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) is an animated television series produced by Bandai Entertainment, Xebec, and Studio Galapagos (computer animation). Originally made for the United States, the series was first broadcast in Cartoon Network in US, then YTV in Canada. On December 12, 2005, the Japanese version was premiered on Animax under the title Dinobreaker (ディノブレイカー, Dinobureikā). On January 7, 2006, the Tagalog version premiered on Hero TV. ABS-CBN network followed by broadcasting the series in Tagalog on January 28, 2006. As of October 31, 2009, D.I.C.E. has already run for a total of 15 full runs in the 4 channels which broadcast D.I.C.E. in the Philippines.

Story

In the Sarbylion galaxy, there is an organization named DICE (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) to help those in need. Among them, F-99 is the only unit composed entirely of children. Often being trivialized by their young ages, DICE member use RADOC to summon the Gild suit (Gild jacket) to help them to gain some respect among suspicious locals. When a problem arises, DICE is called to the rescue. With the Dinobreaker, which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode, the DICE team can always get the job done.

D.I.C.E. is sometimes compared with Thunderbirds, not only because of the rescue theme, but also the GTR catchphrase, which means "Good to Roll" (Some prefer it as 'got the request').

In the Japanese version of the show, D.I.C.E. stands for Dinobrakers Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises.

Characters

DICE members

Fortress F-99

Among DICE, the F-99 is run by children, specifically orphans. It has been said that all of them grew up in a time of war and that their families were victims of it.

Jet Siegel
Voiced by: Daisuke Sakaguchi (Japanese); Jeffrey Watson (English)
A hot-headed pilot who always rushes into danger with little or no forethought. Despite his hot temper, Jet has a strong moral sense and isn't afraid to take risks to rescue those in need. His fierce competitive streak often leads to friction with his teammates. (Age: 12) (Red)
Tak Carter
Voiced by: Susumu Chiba (Japanese); Scott Roberts (English)
Captain of F-99. As the second oldest member of the team, he is looked upon by his other teammates as an older brother. A well-respected and capable leader, Tak always stays calm and decisive even under enormous pressure. In episode 8, it was hinted that he and Marsha are dating. (Age: 15) (Yellow)
Robert Clapice
Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama (Japanese); Brendan Hunter (English)
Described best as "a pretty-boy pilot who is always concerned about his looks." As the pilot of the only flight-capable Dinobreaker, Robert is often sent to the frontlines to scout the situation. Though Robert and Jet always compete over everything, they also make the best partners on the DICE F-99 team. It is shown often throughout the season that he is close friends with both Sam and Marco. (Age: 12) (Purple)
Marco Rocca
Voiced by: Shinji Kawada (Japanese); Robert Scott Henrickson (English)
Jet's buddy in orphanage and a close friend of Robert. Always complaining about something, especially how cramped his cockpit is, Marco and his Dinobreaker are often assigned to heavy-duty tasks such as demolitions and heavy lifting. Despite his constant gripes, Marco always gets the job done. He can be relied on to solve tough situations and often remains calm and in control in bad situations. (Age: 12) (Blue)
Puffy Angel
Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Caitlynne Medreck (English)
Holds the position of data analysis expert on board F-99. She sees Marsha as an older sister figure and happens to be a bit of a shop-a-holic. She is sometimes temperamental and hates Jet to the core, however in the last episode of Season 2, when Jet was commissioned in the hospital after the final battle with the Immortal Pharaoh, she watched over and cared for him every day until he recovered, hinting that she has deeper feelings for him. (But along the way Puffy did express her love emotions for Jet once in a while)Puffy can also guild up but does not have a dinobreaker. (Age: 12) (Pink)
Sam N'Dool
Voiced by: Megumi Matsumoto (Japanese); Zoe Slusar (English)
A mechanical expert and another close friend of Robert. Though the youngest of the team,he is also referred to the brains of bunch. Sam drives the Paratricar, Capable of turning invisible. He also prays in his free time and for the safety of his crew-mates (Age: 11) (Green)
Chao Lee
Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese); Lucas Gilbertson (English)
Both the pilot and navigator of F-99. He is the giver of advice to anyone who seems to be troubled or upset, and is willing to speak out against his captain if he has to. (Age: 17) (Brown)
Marsha Rizarov
Voiced by: Yumi Kakazu (Japanese); Carol Anne Day (English)
Serves as second-in-command of DICE F-99. In episode 8, it was hinted that her and Tak are dating. Marsha can also guild up, but does not have a dinobreaker. She is seen by all of her teammates as an older sister. (Age: 14) (Teal)
Randall
A tall blue android serving under DICE F-99.
Gelati
A short yellow android serving under DICE F-99, often serves as Jet and Puffy's punching bag.
Moke
Chao Lee's pet. When Moke's parent was kill by poachers, Chao took on the responsibility of raising Moke. Moke only speaks Chao's name.
Clo Zan
Voiced by: Cole Howard
A new member from the Heron universe (introduced in second season). (Age: 2350)

Other DICE members

Captain Spike
Voiced by: Mark Gatha
A DICE E-01 member. He always appears in his stylish hat (even when piloting his dinobreaker), and loves to brag about how it was tailor-made. In episode 7, Chao's pet moke, stole his hat and ran through a dinner half naked to get it back. (Age:25) (Light Blue)
Macchiatto
A member from DICE Fortress C-01. (Age:23) (Orange)
Commander Sid
Voiced by: Jonathan Love
Commander of the DICE F station. (Green)
Phantom Knight (Phantom Black)
Voiced by: Jonathan Love
A mysterious "stranger" who always get into Jet's way, and steals items related to the long-lost Heron civilization with his crew of space pirates. In episode 25, it was revealed that Phantom Knight is Jet's long lost brother, Zack. The Phantom Knight is treated in a similar manner to "Racer X" from Speed Racer.
Body of Elders
A group of 12 men that are governing DICE since its beginning. They make executive decisions for the organization. The Body of Elders also staged a conspiracy involving implanting wormhole detectors to dinobreakers and use them to find Heron's Gate, kidnapping DICE executives, staging war between DICE factions, in an attempt to achieve immortality. They were presumably dead when they were trying to pass the temporarily closed Heron's Gate.

Heron Knights

The Heron Knights first appeared in Episode 27, during the show's second season. They are the guardians of the Heron Universe.

B-DICE (B CORP)

B-DICE is an organization that tries to discredit DICE by posing as DICE members, but without a convincing disguise, their tricks are easily uncovered. The famous slogan is We are B-DICE, but that doesn't mean we're nice!

Club
The taller of the Poker brothers.
Diamond
The shorter of the Poker brothers.
Laughing Boy
A B-DICE member that dressed like the Joker from poker.
Luigi
A Sitanian archaeologist working with B-DICE to find the Sitan Kaleidoscope. After he had found the kaleidoscope, he and his former associate Falco were transported back in time, and was never seen again.

Dinobreakers

Dinobreakers are transformable mechanical creature used by a Dinorider. Dinobreaker transforms by calling it with the appended phrase 'libertize'. To keep their wild personalities under control, they only eat refined pellets. Feeding a Dinobreaker with raw pellet is a recipe that guarantees troubles! Among the Dinobreakers are:

Motoraptor
Jet's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Velociraptor.
Dimetrover
Tak's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Dimetrodon.
Hoverptera
Robert's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Pteranodon.
Monocrawler
Marco's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Monoclonius.
Paratricar
Sam's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Parasaurolophus.
Hoverrhynchus
Captain Spike's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is Rhamphorhynchus.
Lambeotracker
Macchiatto's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Lambeosaurus.
Mototyranno
Commander Sid's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Knight Rex
Phantom Knight's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tyrannosaurus Rex
Motostinger
A mysterious purple Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a mutant Velociraptor. It first appeared in episode 12 with its mysterious rider (a robot programmed to destroy Phantom Knight). Unlike other Dinobreakers, it does not need a phrase to transform. It also has several other "features" not common to DICE dinobreakers.
Tortoise Fortress
Chao's Dinobreaker. It usually assumes the form of Fortress F-99, but in critical times it can be used to combat giant creatures.

Knightbreakers

Knightbreakers are transforming mechanical creatures used by the Heron Knights. They are believed to be evolved dinobreakers but unlike dinobreakers they do not have a vehicle mode, but rather dino mode and guardian mode, which is humanoid. This transformation is triggered when a Heron Knight says the phrase "knightbreak" and merges with the knightbreaker..

Video Game

A video game based on this series was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2005.[1]

Game Original Dinobreakers

  • Hovertap Puffy's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Tupuxuara.
  • Ankylorover Marsha's Dinobreaker. Its dinosaur form is a Ankylosaurus.

References

  1. ↑ Dice - GameSpot.com
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