A.E.G.I.S. Bus It is a battle carrier disguised as an old Toyota bus. Upon command, it reveals its armor and communications equipment. It is also armed on both sides with two five-barreled anti-Invader cannons and a ramming bumper. It also transported the first Gate Engine to be used, then, after adding a launch button, used as a carrier for the Gate Robo. Vertol 3000 Twin-rotor helicopter used to transport personnel and heavy cargo, including the Gate Engine and the GRO5V. It is not designed for high velocities (it tore to pieces when Shun warped it), and is unstable in strong winds (the Jumbo Jet Invader blew it away like a piece of paper). Earth Defense License An identification card that identifies an individual (man or animal) as an A.E.G.I.S. agent. The license has text that authorizes the bearer to perform tasks beyond the law and marks them as exempt from arrest and police interference. Special Bokken Sword Issued to Shun Ukiya, it contains a tiny Gate amplifier in its tip to supplement his kendo attacks with his Gate ability. It is retractable, thus it can be kept out of sight. Citroen DS An ordinary Citroen car issued to Shirei for official trips outside of A.E.G.I.S. Headquarters. It has an emergency pistol in its glove compartment. It was used when Shirei brought Shun to the secret A.E.G.I.S. headquarters for the first time; and when he and Keiko were chased by the monster #1 Hakosuka. Lotus Seven The car issued to Jim Skylark. Bears the license plate AEGIS 02. Media Manga A three-volume manga series, created by Keiji Goto and following the plot of the video game, was published by Kadokawa Shoten. Two volumes were released in the United States by Tokyopop. Anime The anime series was produced by GONZO, written by Hiroshi Yamaguchi, and was directed by Koichi Chigira. The network WOWOW aired the 24 episode series from April 3 to September 8, 2000. In 2001, Geneon Entertainment USA (then known as Pioneer) acquired the series and released them in eight volumes on DVD and VHS. In 2004, Geneon re-released the series under the Signature Series label. In 2007, Geneon USA was soon dissolved and left the series (including the GK21 OVA's) out-of print. Songs Opening theme Lyrics: Junichi Sato Composition: Kohei Tanaka Arrangement: Artist: Yumi Matsuzawa Ending theme Lyrics: Hiroshi Yamaguchi Composition: Kohei Tanaka Arrangement: Yasunori Iwasaki Artist: Yumi Matsuzawa