BIMA Satria Garuda

The story of BIMA Satria Garuda begins in the Dunia Paralel ("Parallel World"), a world that is ruled by the VUDO Empire and is on the verge of collapse. The Parallel World lives in perpetual darkness and Rasputin, the evil and cruel lord of VUDO wants to find another world, seize its natural resources to revive the Parallel World, and expand VUDO's powers. This new world is discovered when two scientists on Earth manage to create a portal that connects the Earth to other galaxies.^[5]

A mysterious young man name Mikhail gives Ray Bramasakti the Power Stone Merah ("Red") to stop Rasputin and VUDO's evil attempts to take over Earth. By possessing the Power Stone Merah, Ray has the power to transform into BIMA, the Garuda Knight. Ray's foster family, Randy Iskandar and his sister Rena, also become involved in Ray's fight against the malicious activities of Rasputin and VUDO.^[5]

Comic

• Ray Bramasakti/
  saber Helios (Sun) (which in turn can transform into Helios Blaster bow). Ray does not wish to endanger his foster family, which causes him to struggle with his power and responsibility as BIMA. Ray is portrayed by Christian Loho
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• Randy Iskandar, Rena's brother, Ray's foster brother, and the owner of the Satria Motors autoshop. Randy acts as a friend and an unlikely father figure for Rena and Ray. He also is Ray's best friend since school and knows Ray's struggle as BIMA. He is Ray's silat sparring partner and occasional side-kick. He inherited considerable wealth from his parents, who disappeared in his childhood. Randy is portrayed by Rayhan Febrian.
• Rena Iskandar, the younger sister of Randy and Ray's foster sister. Rena behaves naïve and innocent and tends to be careless and unlucky. She wants to help Ray but often gets into trouble with VUDO. Rena has great respect for Ray and Randy, though she develops romantic feelings for Ray. Rena is portrayed by
  Stella Cornelia
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• Mikhail, is a mysterious young man from Parallel World. Mikhail fled a VUDO warship carrying the Power Stone Merah. He does not communicate much with humans and only communicates with Ray
  saber Taranis (Thunder), which is similar to BIMA's Helios saber and can transform into the Taranis Blaster bow.^[6] Mikhail is portrayed by Adhitya Alkatiri
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• Paman Iwan ("Uncle" Iwan), a kind relative of the Iskandars who took care of Ray, Randy, and Rena after their parents disappeared. Uncle Iwan is a very patient person with a big appetite. Uncle Iwan is portrayed by Abio Abie.

VUDO Empire

• Rasputin, evil lord of VUDO Empire, owner of the deadly Power Stone Hitam ("Black"). He comes from the Parallel World and wants to invade Earth to give life back to the Parallel World. Rasputin is portrayed by Sutan Simatupang.^[5]
• Topeng Besi ("Iron Mask"), the right-hand man of Rasputin and the Panglima ("Commander") of VUDO. He possesses the Power Stone Biru ("Blue"). Topeng Besi wears steel
  armor covering his entire body and is armed with destroyer claws on his gauntlet. Topeng Besi is voiced by Heru Setiadi.^[5]
• VUDO Soldiers/Kombatan, Rasputin's foot soldiers derived from the bones of the dead, given life by Rasputin's magic power.[7]^[8]
• Grand Gator, the VUDO Empire's ultimate weapon-machine to conquer Earth. Shrouded in mystery, this ultimate weapon can only be awakened by combining all seven of VUDO's Power Stones, including "Shadow Crisis" elite officer's Power Stones.

VUDO monsters

VUDO's monsters are VUDO combatant officers that gain power from absorbing the soul of humans.

• Lizarion, the lizard monster, can crawl on walls and elongate his arms to attack its prey.
• Gremontis, the toad monster, is armed with a magic staff and has the power to manipulate the human mind to do its commands through hypnosis.
• Aracnofus, the spider monster, is an agile monster armed with spears and spider web.
• Octopoda, the octopus monster, sprays a blinding ink.
• Valcus, the electric scorpion monster, is armed with twin swords. It can destroy human senses by powerful electric shock from its tail-sting.
• Gills, the cobra monster, fights with a venomous staff and fangs.
• Megalodon, the shark monster, is armed with a pair of cannons on his shoulders.

Shadow Crisis Ultimate Four

The Shadow Crisis Ultimate Four quartet is a group of elite VUDO officers with the sole mission to kill BIMA and retrieve the stolen Power Stones to activate the Grand Gator machine. Shadow Crisis first appears in Episode 18.

• Zacros, the goat monster, armed with a horned spear, has the Power Stone Ungu ("Purple") and can manipulate dreams and create a world of illusion.
• Karax, the raven monster, armed with a long sword, is capable of flying and has the power from Power Stone Putih ("White") to shoot sharp feathers imbued with explosive ice magic.
• Vargulf, the
  great sword
  and a destructive roar, has enormous physical power from Power Stone Hijau ("Green").
• Velifer, the bat monster, the strongest officer among the Shadow Crisis, is armed with double-sided spears and has the ability to summon VUDO monster ghouls. Velifer has a paralyzing thunder shout power given to him by the Power Stone Kuning ("Yellow").

Supporting cast

• Professor Rudy Bramasakti, Ray's father. Together with Professor Andri Iskandar, Rudy created an inter-dimensional portal connecting Earth and Parallel World, revealing Earth to VUDO as a target for conquest. Rudy, his wife Risha, and his youngest son Reza died in the event of Topeng Besi's assault, 21 years before the arrival of Mikhail, leaving Ray as the sole survivor. His phantom appears to Mikhail as he is held captive in Rasputin's prison. Professor Rudy Bramasakti is portrayed by Gito Gilas,
• Professor Andri Iskandar, Randy and Rena's father disappeared with his wife. Together with Professor Rudy Bramasakti created an inter-dimensional portal connecting Earth and Parallel World. Professor Andri and his wife adopted Ray after the death of his family. Andri mysteriously disappeared with his wife, leaving Randy, Rena, and Ray in the care of Paman Iwan. He appears with his wife in flashbacks. Professor Andri Iskandar is portrayed by Edi Rahmat.
• Risha Bramasakti, Ray's mother. Risha died in the event of Topeng Besi's assault, 21 years before the arrival of Mikhail. She appears as a phantom to Mikhail as he is held captive in Rasputin's prison. Risha Bramasakti is portrayed by Cinta Dewi.
• Fira Iskandar, Randy and Rena's mother disappeared along with her husband. She appears with her Husband in flashbacks. Fira Iskandar is portrayed by Febrie Key.
• Noir, the "BIMA Legend" Knight. A mysterious figure from Parallel World dons a black cape and clutches three suzu bells. He possesses the power of "Dark Zar" which can teleport him between worlds. Noir is portrayed by Japanese pop singer Gackt, who appears as a guest star in Episodes 21 and 22, and guest voice in Episode 20.

Episodes

Second season

In June 2014, MNC announced a second season of the series, Satria Garuda BIMA-X . The second season featured 50 episodes, twice as many as the first season. The series premiered on RCTI on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 08.30 am, with the title of Satria Garuda BIMA-X: New Beginning.^[3]

Songs

Opening and Ending theme

• "Seperti Bintang" (lit. "Stellar")
  • Composition and Arrangement: Onci
  • Artist: Ungu

• "Let Tomorrow Be"
  • Artist: Flumpool

Other

• "Istimewa" (lit. "Special")
  • Composition and Arrangement: Petra Sihombing /Hits Records
  • Artist: Petra Sihombing
  • Episode: #5

References

External links

• BIMA Satria Garuda on
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• Official BIMA Satria Garuda Trailer on YouTube.