Description
"Senki Zesshō Symphogear" is a multimedia franchise that combines elements of action, science fiction, and music, centering around a group of young women who use powered armor systems to combat supernatural threats. The narrative unfolds across multiple seasons, each building upon the overarching conflict and character development.
The story begins with the sudden appearance of creatures known as Noise, which are impervious to conventional weapons and can only be harmed by specific sound-based attacks. To counter this threat, a secret organization develops the Symphogear system, a technology that allows users to transform into powerful warriors by synchronizing their emotions with songs. The main protagonist, Hibiki Tachibana, becomes a Symphogear user after a tragic incident involving her friend, Kanade Amou, who sacrifices herself to protect Hibiki during a Noise attack. Hibiki inherits Kanade's Symphogear, Gungnir, and joins forces with Tsubasa Kazanari, a seasoned Symphogear user and idol, to fight against the Noise and uncover the mysteries behind their existence.
As the series progresses, the scope of the conflict expands. The Noise are revealed to be creations of an ancient civilization, and the true antagonists emerge: a shadowy organization called F.I.S., which seeks to exploit the Symphogear technology for its own purposes. The characters face increasingly complex challenges, including internal conflicts, betrayals, and the moral implications of wielding such power. Key figures such as Chris Yukine, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are introduced, each with their own motivations and connections to the Symphogear system.
The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the struggle to protect humanity while grappling with personal loss and identity. The characters' relationships evolve as they confront their pasts and the consequences of their actions. The series also explores the origins of the Symphogear system, tying it to ancient relics and the remnants of a long-lost civilization, adding layers of intrigue and historical depth to the plot.
Throughout the seasons, the stakes escalate as new threats arise, including rogue Symphogear users, ancient deities, and global conspiracies. The characters must continually adapt and grow stronger, both individually and as a team, to face these challenges. The integration of music as a central element of the story is a defining feature, with the characters' songs serving as both weapons and expressions of their emotions and resolve.
By the conclusion of the series, the characters have undergone significant development, and the overarching conflict reaches a resolution. The narrative ties together the various plot threads, providing closure to the characters' arcs and the central storyline. "Senki Zesshō Symphogear" combines high-energy action, emotional depth, and a unique blend of music and science fiction to create a compelling and multifaceted story.
The story begins with the sudden appearance of creatures known as Noise, which are impervious to conventional weapons and can only be harmed by specific sound-based attacks. To counter this threat, a secret organization develops the Symphogear system, a technology that allows users to transform into powerful warriors by synchronizing their emotions with songs. The main protagonist, Hibiki Tachibana, becomes a Symphogear user after a tragic incident involving her friend, Kanade Amou, who sacrifices herself to protect Hibiki during a Noise attack. Hibiki inherits Kanade's Symphogear, Gungnir, and joins forces with Tsubasa Kazanari, a seasoned Symphogear user and idol, to fight against the Noise and uncover the mysteries behind their existence.
As the series progresses, the scope of the conflict expands. The Noise are revealed to be creations of an ancient civilization, and the true antagonists emerge: a shadowy organization called F.I.S., which seeks to exploit the Symphogear technology for its own purposes. The characters face increasingly complex challenges, including internal conflicts, betrayals, and the moral implications of wielding such power. Key figures such as Chris Yukine, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are introduced, each with their own motivations and connections to the Symphogear system.
The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the struggle to protect humanity while grappling with personal loss and identity. The characters' relationships evolve as they confront their pasts and the consequences of their actions. The series also explores the origins of the Symphogear system, tying it to ancient relics and the remnants of a long-lost civilization, adding layers of intrigue and historical depth to the plot.
Throughout the seasons, the stakes escalate as new threats arise, including rogue Symphogear users, ancient deities, and global conspiracies. The characters must continually adapt and grow stronger, both individually and as a team, to face these challenges. The integration of music as a central element of the story is a defining feature, with the characters' songs serving as both weapons and expressions of their emotions and resolve.
By the conclusion of the series, the characters have undergone significant development, and the overarching conflict reaches a resolution. The narrative ties together the various plot threads, providing closure to the characters' arcs and the central storyline. "Senki Zesshō Symphogear" combines high-energy action, emotional depth, and a unique blend of music and science fiction to create a compelling and multifaceted story.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Awakening Heartbeat
2A Grating Sound and Discord and...
3We Miss Each Other in the Night
4Shedding Tears
5From the Bottom of a Dark Abyss"
6Where Omens Lead
7Fate Just Keeps Firing
8No Shadows in the Sunlight
9Protector's Song
10What Only Clasped Hands Can Create
11Shoot the Moon
12Symphogear
13Meteroids Falling, Burning, Disappearing, and Then...
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorTatsufumi Itō
- Script
- Episode DirectorKiyoshi EgamiKatsumi OnoKazunobu ShimizuYasushi MuroyaKenji YasudaDaisuke TsukushiYoshihiro MoriNanako SasakiTatsufumi ItōTomoaki KoshidaTōru Yoshida
- Music
- Original Character Design
- Art DirectorThomas RomainTakashi Nishimura
- Animation DirectorToshimitsu KobayashiTakehiro HamatsuHideki WatanabeMasami NagataYumenosuke TokudaHatsue NakayamaMariko GotoTakashi ShiokawaHayato HashiguchiSatoru FujimotoMotohiko KuriharaMadoka OzawaSatoshi KoikeMariko ItoNoboru JitsuharaHiromi HiguchiFumiaki KoutaSakae ShibuyaYukiyoshi ShikijiHiroshi TatezakiNaomi IdeTakahito KatayamaHitoshi MiyajimaMayuko MatsumotoManabu KuriharaYu Cheon KimYoshino HondaYūji MukoyamaYūichirō MiyakeYōsuke KabashimaShinichirō KajiuraYūji YanaseKazuhisa KosugeHiroyuki Saita
- Director of PhotographyTakaharu OzakiKōhei Tanada
- ProducerTsuyoshi OdaYasuo TsubakimotoYusuke MoriiMao SaijōAtsushi ShimadaKeisuke Hori
- Series Composition
- StoryboardMasami ShimodaKatsumi OnoFumitoshi OizakiYasushi MuroyaNaotaka HayashiKenji YasudaTatsufumi ItōYōsuke Kabashima
- Unit DirectorKatsumi OnoTakahiko Kyōgoku
- Original creator
- Character DesignSatoshi Koike
- Chief Animation DirectorSatoru FujimotoSatoshi Koike
- Sound DirectorSatoshi Motoyama
- Executive producerTakaaki KidaniAkio MishimaTakanori AkiNaoya UesakaMotohisa KatoRyūta KaguraHiroyuki Shimizu
Production
- ProductionKing RecordsAniplexBushiroadGood Smile CompanyDwangoMemory-TechKinyoshaProject Symphogear
- Animation ProductionSatelightEncourage Films
Relations
Music
Opening
“Synchrogazer”
“Meteor Light”
Ending
“Meteor Light”
“Gekishou - Gungnir (撃槍・ガングニール;Attacking Spear: Gungnir)”
“Synchrogazer”
“Gyakkou no Flugel" (逆光のフリューゲル; The Flugel of Backlight)”
Insert songs
Ep. 1
“Gyakkou no Flugel" (逆光のフリューゲル)”
Ep. 1
“Kimi to Iu Oto Kanade Tsukiru Made (君ト云ウ 音奏デ 尽キルマデ; Until the Sound Playing Called You Burns Out)”
Ep. 1
“ORBITAL BEAT”
Ep. 9
“FLIGHT FEATHERS”
Ep. 9
“Koi no Okehazama (恋の桶狭間;A Hole in the Bucket of Love)”
Ep. 10
“Tsunaida Te dake ga Tsumugu Mono (繋いだ手だけが紡ぐもの;What Only Hands Entwined Can Weave”
Ep. 13
“FIRST LOVE SONG”
Ep. 13
“Synchrogazer”
Ep. 2-5
“Gekishou・Gungnir (撃槍 - ガングニール;Attacking Spear: Gungnir)”
Ep. 7-8, 10-11
“Makyuu - Ichival (魔弓・イチイバル; Evil Arrow: Ichival)”
Ep. 6-8, 10
“Watashi to Iu Oto Hibiki Sono Saki Ni (私ト云ウ 音響キ ソノ先ニ; The Sound & Echo That is Me, And Beyond)”
Ep. 1-4, 12
“Zettou Ameno Habakiri (絶力・天羽々斬;Abstaining Blade: Ameno Habakiri)”







