TV Special
Description
"Dragon Dentist (specials! special)" is a two-part anime special that blends fantasy, action, and drama within a unique and imaginative world. The story is set in a war-torn land where dragons play a central role in the conflict. These dragons are not mere beasts but colossal, mystical creatures that possess immense power and are revered as both protectors and destroyers. The narrative revolves around the titular "Dragon Dentists," a specialized group of individuals tasked with maintaining the health of these dragons by removing harmful parasites known as "Kusuri."

The protagonist, Nonoko Kishii, is a young and enthusiastic recruit to the Dragon Dentist corps. Her journey begins when she encounters a mysterious boy named Bell, who is revealed to be a "Zombie of the Battlefield"—a soldier resurrected by the dragon's power. Bell's presence disrupts the balance of the world, as his resurrection is tied to a prophecy that foretells great calamity. Nonoko, driven by her sense of duty and compassion, takes it upon herself to guide Bell and uncover the truth behind his existence.

The plot unfolds as Nonoko and Bell navigate the dangers of their world, including battles with enemy forces, the looming threat of the dragons' instability, and the moral complexities of war. The Dragon Dentist corps operates under the belief that their work is essential to maintaining peace, but the story delves into the ethical dilemmas of their role, particularly when their actions inadvertently contribute to the cycle of violence. The relationship between Nonoko and Bell becomes a focal point, as their bond challenges the established order and raises questions about fate, sacrifice, and the possibility of change.

The anime explores themes of duty, identity, and the consequences of war, set against a backdrop of stunning visuals and dynamic action sequences. The dragons themselves are portrayed as both awe-inspiring and terrifying, embodying the duality of their role in the world. The narrative builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests the resolve of the characters and the stability of their world, leaving viewers with a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between tradition and transformation.
Information
The Dragon Dentist
龍の歯医者
Type: TV Special
Movie/Episode length: 45 min.
Date: 02/18/2017
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Fantasy
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Staff
  • Unit Director
    Daisuke Onizuka
    Hibiki Yoshizaki
    Tōko Yatabe
    Tomoyuki Kurokawa
  • Original Work
    Otaro Maijo
  • Art Director
  • Sound Director
  • Executive producer
    Nobuo Kawakami
    Eiichi Takahashi
    John Ledford
  • Animation producer
    Takatoshi Okajima
  • CG Animation
    Takehiro Fukui
  • CG Lead Animator
    Kazuki Matsui
  • CG Modeler
    Masatoshi Ito
    Mio Sasaki
    Yumiko Kubo
  • CG Production
    Yoshikazu Nakama
    Yoshikuni Takeuchi
  • CG Technical Artist
    Kazunobu Takayama
    Kosuke Tomioka
    Kota Ishibashi
    Naoki Yamanaka
    Peng Lu
    Takahiro Tsunekawa
  • CG監督
    Takashi Suzuki
    Takeshi Miyagi
  • Conceptual Design
    Hajime Ueda
    Mahiro Maeda
    Okama
    Shigeto Koyama
  • Effects
    Tōru Noguchi
  • In-Between Animation
    Ayaka Tachikawa
    Haruka Shojima
    Izumi Hara
    Kimikazu Saito
    Kouko Torinoumi
    Rintarō Hayashi
    Takashi Ogawa
    Tōko Miyaji
    Tomohiro Koga
    Yūna Fujita
    Yūsuke Ogura
  • Insert Song Composition
    Hiroshi Nakamura
  • Insert Song Performance
    Daoko
  • Music Director
    Rie Torii
  • Setting
    Hisao Muramatsu
  • Theme Song Composition
    Kenji Ozawa
  • Theme Song Performance
    Masumi
    Rinku
  • タイトル映像
    Kōji Aramaki
    Yōsuke Chiai
  • 画コンテ
    Daisuke Onizuka
    Hibiki Yoshizaki
    Iwao Teraoka
    Kazuyoshi Katayama
    Tōko Yatabe
  • ADR Director
    Nicholas Garofolo
    Rene Veilleux
    Lukas Güttes
  • Übersetzung
    Alethea Nibley
    Athena Nibley
  • Engineer
    Giuliano Pizzulo
    Jonathan Abelardo
    Mark Mercado
    Nicholas Garofolo
    Sean Jacobson
  • Packaging Design
    Keiwing Chong
  • Production manager
    Son Phan Le
  • Dubbing Director
  • Script
    Otaro Maijo
    Yōji Enokido
  • Music
    Hiroshi Nakamura
    TOMISIRO
  • Character Design
    Syūichi Iseki
  • Animation Director
    Syūichi Iseki
  • Director of Photography
    Toyonori Yamada
  • Producer
    Kenichiro Naeshiro
    Tomoyuki Ogata
    John Ledford
    Masaki Kaifu
    Mikako Ogata
    Yumiko Murai
  • Background Art
    Kentarō Akiyama
  • CG Composite
    Tōru Hayashida
  • CG Lead Modeler
    Kei Yoshikuni
  • CG Producer
    Kayo Nakayama
  • CG Production Manager
  • CG Technical Director
    Hiroto Nishitani
  • Color design
    Akemi Nagao
  • Editing
    Emi Tsujita
  • Finish Animation
    Ryō Taba
  • In-Between Check
    Yasuhito Murata
  • Insert Song Lyrics
    Daoko
  • Key Animation
    Ai Asari
    Ai Takashi
    Akane Imada
    Akira Amemiya
    Akira Hamaguchi
    Akira Honma
    Atsuko Nakajima
    Atsuko Takahashi
    Atsumi Sakai
    Atsushi Ikariya
    Ayumu Kotake
    Bomin Kim
    Chiaki Shibata
    Chie Ōtsuki
    Daiki Harashina
    Fujio Inose
    Fumi Katō
    Fumie Kobori
    Gen Asano
    Hakuyu Go
    Hidetsugu Itō
    Hikari Kukimoto
    Hiromi Ishigami
    Hiroyuki Okiura
    Hisao Muramatsu
    Hisashi Mori
    Itsuki Tanaka
    Jin Ōyama
    Kei Ajiki
    Kunihiro Abe
    Maasa Kimura
    Mahiro Maeda
    Maho Takagi
    Mai Sasaki
    Masaharu Morinaka
    Mayumi Nakamura
    Mina Ōtaka
    Misao Abe
    Mitsunori Fujioka
    Mitsuyo Tsuno
    Mizue Ogawa
    Moe Tanaka
    Moe Usami
    Morifumi Naka
    Nana Fujiki
    Naoki Hiramura
    Naoki Kobayashi
    Naoki Takeda
    Nobuhiro Mutō
    Norie Igawa
    Nozomi Ōnuki
    Rumi Takahashi
    Satomi Matsuura
    Satoru Kakutani
    Satoshi Shimada
    Sayaka Yamai
    Sejoon Kim
    Shōichi Funaki
    Shōta Ihata
    Shūichi Kaneko
    Shûkô Yamashita
    Shun Yamaoka
    Shunji Suzuki
    Sōji Ninomiya
    Syūichi Iseki
    Takashi Nagayoshi
    Takeshi Honda
    Takeshi Morita
    Tetsuya Hasegawa
    Tomohiro Shinoda
    Toshiyuki Satō
    Toya Ooshima
    Yaeko Watanabe
    Yoshimichi Kameda
    Yuka Shibata
    Yūkei Yamada
    Yuko Tagawa
    Yumi Ikeda
    Yuuga Tokuno
  • Photography
    Nanae Hirabayashi
  • Theme Song Arrangement
    Hiroshi Nakamura
  • Theme Song Lyrics
    Kenji Ozawa
  • Title Design
    Yūki Oka
  • 制作統括
    Keisuke Tsuchihashi
    Nobuo Kawakami
    Yūji Shibata
  • 音響演出
    Haru Yamada
  • Chief Translation Supervisor
    Dan Kanemitsu
  • Casting Director
    Rene Veilleux
  • Menu Design
    Keiwing Chong
  • Production Coordination
    Janice Williams
  • Script Adaptation
Production
  • Internet Streaming
    Crunchyroll
    HIDIVE
    VVVVID
    All 4
  • Animation Production
    Khara
  • Licensed by
    Sentai Filmworks
    Anime Limited
  • Distributor
    Dynit
    Section23 Films
    VVVVID
    Kazé Germany
  • Dubbing
    G&G Tonstudios
  • Production
    NHK
    NHK Enterprises
    Dwango
    Khara
  • Photography
    T2 Studio
  • Broadcaster
    BS Premium
    NHK World
  • Recording Studio
    Salami Studios