Simoun is a science fiction fantasy anime that aired in 2006, directed by Junji Nishimura and produced by Studio Deen. The story takes place on a future planet with a unique worldview where men and women are born as one and choose their gender through a coming-of-age ceremony. The story revolves around priestesses who pilot the divine aircraft known as Simoun, exploring themes of...
Glass Fleet is a sci-fi space opera anime that aired in 2006, directed by Minoru Ohara and produced by GONZO and Satelight. The series is set in space and follows the struggles of a resistance force fighting against an oppressive regime, interwoven with plots of political intrigue and epic battles. The story centers around Cleo, the leader of a magnificent glass fleet, and those...
Jyu-Oh-Sei is a sci-fi action anime based on the manga of the same name by Natsumi Itsuki. The anime aired from April to June 2006 and consists of 11 episodes. It was produced by BONES and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori. Set in a distant future where space travel is commonplace, the story follows twin brothers Thor and Rai, who are thrust into the harsh...
Witchblade is a sci-fi action anime adaptation based on the original comic by Top Cow Productions, an American publisher. The anime aired from April to September 2006, spanning 24 episodes, and was produced by GONZO with Yoshimitsu Ohashi as the director. Unlike the original comic, the anime tells a unique story that centers around the protagonist, Masane Amaha, a single mother who strives to...
“Space Battleship Yamato” became a milestone in science fiction animation when it was broadcast on TV in 1974 with a total of 26 episodes.After the original proposal was completed as “Space Battleship Yamato”, Leiji Matsumoto, the manga artist who created “Galaxy Express 999”, joined the project as a designer. He not only designed the series, but also worked on the character drafts, various settings...
Gun x Sword is an original anime produced by AIC A.S.T.A and aired in 2005. The series consists of 26 episodes and was directed by Gorou Taniguchi. This sci-fi action anime with a western vibe centers on the theme of revenge, following the journey of Van, who seeks vengeance against the “Claw Man” who took away his beloved. Van, known for his black attire...
“GALAXY EXPRESS 999” is a manga work by Japanese manga master Leiji Matsumoto, serialised from 1977 to 1981.It has won numerous awards and was made into an animation (113 episodes) and a film in 1978, and became a very popular work. It was also a hit with Space Battleship Yamato, which the author was involved in the production of, and triggered the ‘Leiji Matsumoto...
Eureka Seven is a sci-fi mecha anime produced by BONES and aired from 2005 to 2006, spanning 50 episodes. Directed by Tomoki Kyoda and written by Dai Sato and others, it was developed as an original story. The anime has been highly praised for its unique plot, complex character development, exceptional mecha design, and delicate soundtrack. The story follows Renton Thurston, a young boy...
