TV-Series
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.
Information
Symphogear
戦姫絶唱シンフォギア
Symphogear
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Date: 01/06/2012 – 03/30/2012
Categories
Genre
ActionDrama
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
EcchiMagical GirlYuriMagicMusic
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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...
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tatsufumi Itō
  • Episode Director
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Katsumi Ono
    Kazunobu Shimizu
    Yasushi Muroya
    Kenji Yasuda
    Daisuke Tsukushi
    Yoshihiro Mori
    Nanako Sasaki
    Tatsufumi Itō
    Tomoaki Koshida
    Tōru Yoshida
  • Music
    Junpei Fujita
    Hitoshi Fujima
    Elements Garden
  • Original Character Design
  • Art Director
    Thomas Romain
    Takashi Nishimura
  • Animation Director
    Toshimitsu Kobayashi
    Takehiro Hamatsu
    Hideki Watanabe
    Masami Nagata
    Yumenosuke Tokuda
    Hatsue Nakayama
    Mariko Goto
    Takashi Shiokawa
    Hayato Hashiguchi
    Satoru Fujimoto
    Motohiko Kurihara
    Madoka Ozawa
    Satoshi Koike
    Mariko Ito
    Noboru Jitsuhara
    Hiromi Higuchi
    Fumiaki Kouta
    Sakae Shibuya
    Yukiyoshi Shikiji
    Hiroshi Tatezaki
    Naomi Ide
    Takahito Katayama
    Hitoshi Miyajima
    Mayuko Matsumoto
    Manabu Kurihara
    Yu Cheon Kim
    Yoshino Honda
    Yūji Mukoyama
    Yūichirō Miyake
    Yōsuke Kabashima
    Shinichirō Kajiura
    Yūji Yanase
    Kazuhisa Kosuge
    Hiroyuki Saita
  • Director of Photography
    Takaharu Ozaki
    Kōhei Tanada
  • Producer
    Tsuyoshi Oda
    Yasuo Tsubakimoto
    Yusuke Morii
    Mao Saijō
    Atsushi Shimada
    Keisuke Hori
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Masami Shimoda
    Katsumi Ono
    Fumitoshi Oizaki
    Yasushi Muroya
    Naotaka Hayashi
    Kenji Yasuda
    Tatsufumi Itō
    Yōsuke Kabashima
  • Unit Director
    Katsumi Ono
    Takahiko Kyōgoku
  • Character Design
    Satoshi Koike
  • Chief Animation Director
    Satoru Fujimoto
    Satoshi Koike
  • Sound Director
    Satoshi Motoyama
  • Executive producer
    Takaaki Kidani
    Akio Mishima
    Takanori Aki
    Naoya Uesaka
    Motohisa Kato
    Ryūta Kagura
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
Production
  • Production
    King Records
    Aniplex
    Bushiroad
    Good Smile Company
    Dwango
    Memory-Tech
    Kinyosha
    Project Symphogear
  • Animation Production
    Satelight
    Encourage Films
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
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
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)”