Throughout the nine volumes comprising the series follows the life of Gally, a small and apparently delicate cyborg recovered and named by Ido, a ciberdoctor he found part of his torso and head in a landfill. A series of technical notes at the end of each volume describes different aspects of that world, how to administer justice, violent sports, recruiting system of Deckman, operation of the cyborg, economic relations Salaam-Surface ... Certainly the theme of the latter is "the author" ...
The clashes are not limited to the physical plane, but that impact on the growing awareness and accountability of our protagonist; history presented in terms consistent dialectical clashes.
Your City, called Kuzutetsu (City of scrap metal, known as Patio of the Waste English version), is a poor place, with just incredible crime rate, after which it floats Salaam, a high-tech paradise where life goes safely and organization. Periodically, Salaam launches its waste on the ground, and is in one of these mountains of waste which is to Gally Ido. Ido himself is an exile from Salaam (the city seal on the front attests), but never explain anything about his former home, nor the reasons for his exile ...
In a way, when we see the surface, it is impossible to think of the lifestyle of the progeny of "1984" (Orwell): crime shot, the existence of the mafia with the consent of the ruling class-caste-that is, systems security mainly for repression rather than security; absence of historical information sources, and ubiquitous presence of sources of distraction are no TVs in the street, conveying what we assume evasion programs, such as violent sports and any propaganda to create a state of "satisfaction" -; chronic shortage of various essential products, low quality of existing ... Nobody believes in anything; individuals seek their realization worshiping idols, athletes, Salem, including relics of Den ...
The reason I introduced the cyborgs has nothing to do with fashion "cyberpunk" I did it because, in my process pursue to the end of science fiction, I thought it was the most appropriate way to draw the inner side of people. Both cyborgs like Kuzutetsu as Sarema are a metaphor for society, but I have not written with the intention of criticizing something concrete. The Kuzutetsu represents the world after they have been destroyed all values. There are no traditions, or mythology, or ideologies. We are already living in a world. The important thing is not to judge whether this is good or bad, but being aware of it. It is the contrast between the eternal innocence of the feelings and the harshness of reality. While we are aware of reality, we must avoid being dragged into nihilism and cynicism, and yet live. And this, not just a mood, but by force of will. That is the true meaning of "struggle" to defend individuality. This is what I wanted to draw on Gunnm. Gunnm currently being published Thai, Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong), English, English and French. I think this is also because it is a general tendency of mankind, but I have interest in knowing how far my work becomes universal.
May 4, 1995
is the first time I post a long string. So far I have ever published short stories, whose only common with this series is Gally, the protagonist. I've hardly had time to think on the creative side or the storyline.
The idea came to mind while I was in bed, but the only thing that was clear was that the story would be based on the image of a floating city throwing garbage and other city built on Earth with this garbage. The plot and its exciting moments as the building would be to draw.
I've drawn the world so special that that city was built with scrap iron as I imagined it would Gally eyes of the protagonist. Gally what has come to understand, nor understands, therefore, the cartoonist. Gally, who is psychologically as if he was born, based on angry, to suffer and be hurt by several issues, is growing in maturity and understanding is increasing both its problems as the world around her. If someone asked me what the main theme of this work, I would say try to draw what change continuously and that never changes while you struggle to carry on his life.
Men are not objects!, But if they insist, can turn your heart into a simple machine. Life is not an automatic!, But it sure is more comfortable to live automatically. Men do not need any technique to become robots, only have to move like insects, because the robots have the same satisfaction that the insects. Men however, can pursue their dreams, but this is not easy.
Gally / Yoko (Alita / Yoko)
The protagonist of the series. We know it was born on Mars, more than two hundred years before the beginning of history. Orphan, was transformed into a cyborg and was trained to Panzer Kunst. He was a member of the army that attacked the earth there is evidence of terrorist actions carried out by her in the Moon at any given time, his ship was attacked and destroyed by forces of Salem, she herself was severely wounded, which prevented him from carrying a suicide attack on Jerusalem. Rescued by Ido from the detritus of Salem, he lived most of his second life without a precise awareness of his previous history, to recoup some of their memories with Jasugun, destroyed and rebuilt for the third time by Dr. Nova, his memory returned and rejected his original life, going so far as to sacrifice for Jerusalem, Salem and Kuzutetsu, in its fourth life possesses human body .
Daisuke Ido
Exiled from Salem, due to a failure of its chip. Originally specializing in human health under the teachings of Gauss became ciberdoctor. His innate dual stance against violence, and rejection actracción is the reason that also works as a hunter-warrior. Unfortunately, his mental integrity is destroyed by discovering the secret of Salem, so that erases their memories to live.
Gonzu (Gonz)
Ciberveterinario retired, he devoted himself until his death at the hands of Zapan, preparation and food vending. Also assisted in several surgical operations Ido it was he who introduced him to Dr. Gauss.
Makaku
Gally first great opponent. At birth, was thrown into the sewer Kuzutetsu, where he grew up. At one point in his childhood, he was attacked with flamethrowers, which nearly kills him. Rebuilt by a mysterious Doctor salemiano-probably-Nova, which provided a body of a worm that allows you to grab any other body, used to steal bodies fighters Coliseum. Endorphin addict, you need to eat brains continuously. Is destroyed by Gally, who maintains a dialectical opposition.
Yugo (Hugo)
First love Gally. It is an orphan boy, whose brother died betrayed by his wife in an attempt to reach Salem. Since then becomes obsessed with the idea of \u200b\u200breaching Salem. Fooled by Vector, who convinces him that by a sum of money will buy a passport, is dedicated to working in legitimate businesses and not-so legal. Pursued by theft spinal cord, died while trying to climb to Salem.
Zapan
Notable hunter-warrior, is publicly humiliated by Gally. Decides to take revenge on her, and makes Yugo in search and seizure. Defeated again by Gally, is collected by the Chamber, a volunteer group member, who lives happily until crazy to see the league Gally Motorball. Destroyed by Gally and Murdock (father of Chambers), Nova recover and repair your brain, giving the body Gally wild. His thirst for revenge drives him to attempt to destroy the Kuzutetsu. Definitely by Gally, manages to assimilate the horror and magnitude of their actions.
Chief Vector
black market, get done with the supply routes to Salem. Yugo tricks regarding the possibility of up to Salem, but impressed by her ability, tries to make him his deputy. Later, during the war, Bar Jack, try to negotiate a peace with Den. Finally, actively involved with the reconstruction Keios Kuzutetsu and Salem.
Zaariki
Eternal top contender in the Coliseum until the disappearance of Kinuba champion. Once you become champion, becomes Vector bully. Killed by Gally.
Prof. Desty Nova
Like Ido, is another expatriate Salem. His mind was disturbed to find that has a chip as the brain, like all salemianos. Expert in nanotechnology, has made considerable advancements in brain and body reconstruction. His main research field is to overcome the karma (Karmatron theory) to do so, choose individuals endowed with a powerful and problematic personality as subjects of their experiments. Finally just raving mad to be saved by Gally.
Koyomi K.
female character who is born while Gally Ido recovers, it is the cause for which pursues Gally Makaku the sewer system. Meet again in the desert, where he takes sides with Den. Finally, it becomes photojournalist.
Jasugun (Jashugan)
nickname "Emperor", it is the best player in history Motorball. His ability was increased after an accident in which his brain was severely damaged. Dr. Nova was rebuilt, increasing both speed of response how your chi. His fighting technique is Klastch Maschine; above-and-kill his teacher. Discovers a kindred spirit in Gally of who becomes his adversary and guidance. Dies to reach the final level, but reappears in the first Ouroboros, getting discouraged boost a Gally. He is very concerned about family relationships, which should be its strength.
Shumira
Younger sister of Jasugun, is one who acts as a link between this and Ido. At first it shows a little spoiled, after the death of his brother, works as a waitress at the Kansas Bar until it is destroyed by Zapan, later joined the volunteer group, is married and has eight children.
Umba
Gally equipment mechanics in the stage of Motorball, have shown exceptional ability. After the death of Ed and leave the Motorball Gally, opened a workshop with Mr. Thompson, sponsor of the team.
Ed (Esdoc)
Gally Trainer during her Motorball, teaches his techniques blade. Jasugun intended to win, with whom he rivalry at first until the accident. His drug abuse accelerator terminal will produce a cold which makes it useless. Disappointed to learn that intends to abandon the Motorball Gally, dies saving her from a junkie.
Tiegel
nickname "the immortal." One of the most inept players Motorball second division of all history, its armored body that is invulnerable to all ... Jasugun least. Gally him join his team winning candidate after seeing the best of the second division in a tough race.
Eelai
Assistant Nova-loving, S & M is a cruel and selfish. It has an interesting battle with Gally, who finally destroys his supposedly immortal body.
Sala (Sara)
daughter of Murdock and member of the volunteer group, dedicated his life to helping the needy. Rescue Zapan, who lives happily until he goes mad and kills her.
Murdock
Veteran hunter-warrior and father of the Chamber, the woman who rescued Zapan, to avenge his death. At first, their dogs end up with the renegade, in the second game, tried to commit suicide to kill
Fury The only survivor of the attack on the four dogs Zapan cyborg Murdock, the father of Sarah. Is ordered to protect Koyomi, a task that will meet until the end of his life. Dies destroying GR-10.
Bigott Eizenburg
Director of GIB, despises the cyborg and area residents in general. Responsible for directing the search Gally Nova, until he decides to recruit Ruw Collins. Mad to discover that his brain is a chip, and executed along with the other operators in the IPF for the MIB (Medical Investigation Bureau, Bureau of Medical Inspection).
Dr. Russell GIB
member, brings the human touch that is missing Bigott. Separates the project to discover that Gally has been replicated, and briefly guide for Salem Gally. Commits suicide to discover that his brain is a chip.
Fogira Four (Figure Four)
mysterious individual, a native of Alhambra, a fishing village now identified as the Alhambra (USA). Anticiborg has an amazing technique. Restless and quarrelsome character, travels to Kuzutetsu and train enlisted as a mercenary. It is the second love of Gally, and who recovered in its fourth life.
Yolg
Mercenary train, suffering battle fatigue, is enrolled only to return to the farm where his wife and son. At one point, betrays Fogie Four and Gally, but they eventually die.
Ruw Collins (Lou Collins) Second
salemiana operator of Gally. Character is chosen for its friendly and open, ideal for connecting to Gally. Unfortunately, it commits many errors that put the "Angel deadly" on more than a pinch. Was personally involved in the struggle between Den and Salem, Keios siding. Is exiled on the ground that suffers sympathy for the people of area, and saved by Gally. Exerts a remarkable work in the reconstruction of Salem, and married Keios. It is salemiana the only crazy not to find that his brain is a chip.
Keios Nova (Nova Kaos)
of fragile constitution, their vision is reduced to the infrared. Not able to hear sounds or speak with a real voice, communicates via radio waves. It has a remarkable sense psychometric, allowing you to learn more details Gally life of which she knows. At first shunned all contact with reality and started to travel in a convoy along with Jasmine, her maid. After the death of this, he discovers that Den is part of it, and decided to stop. Den's death allows you to acquire a real voice. Finally, direct Salem reconstruction and Kuzutetsu. The identity of his mother, although presumably it could be Eelai.
Hengu
Canyon transported by train high-caliber -80 cm, which makes me think of the Big Bertha of World War 1. Is destroyed by weapons of Salem.
Den
Party of Nova Keios personality, his anger is unstoppable. During most of his youth, has consciously inhibited, to prevent damage to Keios or their families; discovered its existence by Dr. Nova, provides an independent body so you can start your own search. Choose the Bushido, and decides to demolish Salem, bringing to it a huge army. He faces two-time Gally. Dies in the final attack on the factory. Its name means "electricity" or "Power."
BB Buick
war reporter Jack Bar, in the past was a psychopath who committed sex crimes. Gally love, saves the attack Shumira GR-10, at the expense of his own life.
Keira (Kaina)
Capoeira expert nurse, works with Nova Ido since brought back to life, accompanied him when he left to go to Nova V 21 #, it shows great loyalty and appreciation. Physics and psychologically, has interesting parallels with the initial Gally. Unfortunately, little developed.
places and organizations
Population is just under Salem. Identified as the current Chicago is dedicated to the processing of farm products and Mines, and the recycling of waste Salem. Produces everything necessary for the city in the sky, and instead enjoy some protection against external enemies. The products of their market interior is the waste from the factories. Has a high crime rate. No organized police, states instead of hunter-warriors, "an organization of bounty hunters who are limited to eliminate the most dangerous criminals.
Salem (Tiphares)
The City of Heaven. Paradise High-Tech Melchizedech controlled by the computer. At times, he served for the training of an elite group of space colonists, which took off from the spaceport Jerusalem, linked via a lift orbital, but the wars of the Solar System 200 years ago caused a collapse in Melchizedech, which decided to cut contact with reality and just focus on the happiness of salemianos. Gally transforming it the "Tree of Life."
Jeru (Ketheres Elyion)
Puerto orbital, served as a shuttle to the ships to colonize the solar system. Solar System wars foiled interstellar ships. It seems that is home to the so-called Council of Foreign and Ladder atmosphere, consisting of ambassadors from the various colonies in the solar system-as reflected in the video game Gunnm "which would include the end that the author failed to include in the manga . At the end of the story, appears become tourist Mecca, the "Flower of Life."
Kansas (Kansas Bar, Bar New Kansas)
is the meeting point for hunters and warriors. Run by the barman, was once the scene of the performances of Gally. It Shumira worked as a waitress. Destroyed on several occasions, there are four bars Kansas, the fourth being the most successful.
Motorball Stadium
There are three types, which host the competitions of the three professional leagues. Fraught with obstacles, are just one of the shows like "bread and circuses" that Salem is sponsoring as part of its strategy of alienation from the people of area.
Barjack
bandit army led by Den. Their ultimate goal is the destruction of Salem and the creation of a country in area. Enormously powerful technology used several centuries ago, firearms are illegal in area, so the designs are recreations of models found in excavations, usually late twentieth century, the beginning of the XXI.
Radio KAOS
Keios owned broadcaster Nova. Served to spread their music, recreated from ancient instruments, found in excavations. Its last issue is the awareness of Keios, that is so opposed to the wrath of Den and the indifference of Salem.
GIB (Ground Inspection Bureau, Bureau of Land Inspection)
semi-secret organization of Salem, is dedicated to destroy any resistance or subversive element surface. Its board members come from Salem, while soldiers are Surface. Directed by Bigott, his first agent is Gally. The selection system is based on the use of probes TR-1 (one of them, Kinji, he was mascot Gally), these probes were distributed en masse a few years before the reconstruction of Gally.
TUNED (tuner)
Name given to area agents Connected IPF Salem, have the support of its supercomputers and Gabriel (ion unmanned aircraft carrying supplies and makes them support operations) as well as various equipment and weapons that vary depending on the mission. Their bodies and weapons, from Salem, are the latest technology.
Links:
If you want to know more about the history of Gally this link is very comprehensive
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