TV-Series
Description
"Walkure Romanze" is set in a world where jousting tournaments are a popular and prestigious sport, blending medieval traditions with modern elements. The story centers around Takahiro Mizuno, a former jousting competitor who now works as a squire at the prestigious Wiess Schwarz Academy, a school dedicated to training young women to become "begleiters," or knights, in the sport of jousting. Takahiro's role as a squire involves supporting the knights by maintaining their equipment, training their horses, and assisting them in honing their skills.

The narrative unfolds as Takahiro is drawn back into the world of jousting when he is asked to assist several of the academy's top knights. Among them is Mio Kisaki, a childhood friend and skilled knight who harbors feelings for Takahiro. Other prominent characters include Noel Marres Ascot, a talented but aloof knight with a mysterious past; Celia Cumani Aintree, a noble and disciplined knight who struggles with her own insecurities; and Lisa Eostre, a cheerful and determined knight who often serves as a source of comic relief. Each knight has her own motivations and challenges, and Takahiro's interactions with them reveal their personal struggles and growth throughout the series.

The plot revolves around the preparations for the annual jousting tournament, a high-stakes event that serves as the culmination of the knights' training. As the tournament approaches, tensions rise, and the characters must confront their fears, rivalries, and aspirations. Takahiro's role as a squire becomes increasingly important as he helps the knights overcome their obstacles, both on and off the field. The series explores themes of camaraderie, perseverance, and self-discovery, with the jousting matches serving as a backdrop for the characters' emotional and personal development.

While the focus is primarily on the knights and their journey, Takahiro's own growth is also a key element of the story. His past as a jousting competitor is gradually revealed, shedding light on his decision to step away from the sport and his eventual re-engagement with it. The relationships between Takahiro and the knights are central to the narrative, with moments of humor, drama, and romance interspersed throughout the series.

"Walkure Romanze" combines elements of sports, romance, and slice-of-life, creating a story that balances action with character-driven moments. The jousting matches are depicted with a mix of intensity and strategy, highlighting the physical and mental demands of the sport. At its core, the series is a character study, exploring the ambitions, insecurities, and bonds that define its cast as they strive to achieve their goals in the competitive world of jousting.
Information
Walkure Romanze
ワルキューレ ロマンツェ
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/06/2013
Categories
Genre
DramaFighting ShounenComedyRomance
Tags
Ecchi-free AdultHarem
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Flower Garden
2Sakura's Trial
3The Morning of the Duel
4What It Takes to Be a Knight
5Girls Without Their Armor
6Time Off in Helen`s Hill
7Under the Windmill
8I Wish Upon a Shooting Star
9The Maiden's Festival
10Clash
11Where Victory Lies
12When Summer Ends
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Yūsuke Yamamoto
  • Script
    Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
    Masaya Honda
  • Unit Director
    Tōru Kitahata
    Kazuhisa Ōno
    Matsuo Asami
    Hazuki Mizumoto
    Kiyoshi Matsuda
    Makoto Hoshino
    Yoshihiro Mori
    Yūsuke Onoda
    Takahiko Kyōgoku
    Ryōichi Kuraya
  • Chief Animation Director
    Akira Takata
    Kenichirō Katsura
  • Producer
    Megumi Suzuki
    Masanobu Arakawa
    Hidenori Kosuge
    Ryōichi Ishihara
    Jun Fukuda
    Tomoya Ike
    Mika Shimizu
  • Series Composition
    Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
  • Storyboard
    Yūsuke Yamamoto
    Noriyuki Abe
    Tōru Kitahata
    Kazuhisa Ōno
    Takao Abo
    Taizo Yoshida
    Hazuki Mizumoto
    Makoto Hoshino
    Takahiko Kyōgoku
  • Character Design
    Kenichirō Katsura
  • Animation Director
    Noriyasu Yamauchi
    Toshiharu Murata
    Masahiro Sekiguchi
    Shunji Suzuki
    Hitoshi Kamata
    Akira Takata
    Genichirō Kondō
    Takenori Tsukuma
    Haruo Ōgawara
    Toyoaki Fukushima
    Seika Saruwatari
    Kazuhiko Yokota
    Yūko Yamada
    Noboru Jitsuhara
    Fuyumi Toriyama
    Takayo Mitsuwaka
    Shunryō Yamamura
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    AT-X
    Pony Canyon
    8 bit
    Frontier Works
    Lantis
    Walkure Romanze Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    8 bit