TV-Series
Description
"Sora no Method" is a 13-episode anime series that blends elements of drama, fantasy, and slice-of-life. The story is set in a small rural town surrounded by mountains, where a mysterious blue saucer-shaped object has appeared in the sky years ago. This object, known as the "Disk," becomes a central symbol in the narrative, tying together the lives of the main characters.

The protagonist, Nonoka Komiya, returns to the town after seven years, having moved away following a childhood incident. Her return rekindles memories of a promise she made with her friends during their childhood. The group, which included Nonoka, Shione Togawa, Noel, Yuzuki Mizusaka, and Souta Mizusaka, had formed a bond centered around the Disk. However, their friendship fractured due to unresolved tensions and misunderstandings, particularly between Nonoka and Shione.

Noel, a mysterious girl with a connection to the Disk, reappears in the town, seemingly unchanged since Nonoka’s childhood. Her presence acts as a catalyst for the group to confront their past and the emotions they had buried. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the Disk is more than a mere object; it holds a deeper significance tied to the town and the characters’ shared history. The series explores themes of friendship, loss, and reconciliation, as the characters grapple with their memories and the impact of their choices.

Shione, initially cold and distant toward Nonoka, harbors resentment over events from their childhood, while Yuzuki and Souta struggle with their own feelings of guilt and regret. Noel’s enigmatic nature and her role in the group’s past add layers of mystery to the narrative. The series gradually reveals the truth behind the Disk’s purpose and its connection to Noel, culminating in a resolution that ties together the emotional arcs of the characters.

The pacing of the story is deliberate, with a focus on character development and the gradual unraveling of the central mystery. The interactions between the characters drive the plot, as they navigate their complex relationships and work toward understanding each other and themselves. The series balances its fantastical elements with grounded, emotional storytelling, creating a narrative that is both introspective and engaging.
Information
Celestial Method
天体のメソッド
Sora no Method
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 10/05/2014
Categories
Genre
Everyday Drama
Settings
FantasySchool
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Saucer City
2Their Promise
3Where Memories Live
4A Fragment of Emotions
5Flower of Light
6True Friends
7What I Lost
8What She Believes
9The Meaning of Goodbye
10Where Wishes Go
11Night of the Meteor Shower
12Saucerless City
13From the Starting Sky
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Masayuki Sakoi
  • Storyboard
    Ryōma Ebata
    Masayuki Sakoi
    Hiroyuki Shimazu
    Shin Wakabayashi
  • Music
    Tatsuya Katō
  • Original Character Design
    QP:flapper
  • Art Director
    Hiroshi Itō
  • Animation Director
    Hideaki Shimada
    Masashi Wakayama
    Hiromi Nakagawa
    Madoka Ozawa
    Ryōma Ebata
    Miyuki Koga
    Ken Mukaigawara
    Mai Toda
    Mizuka Takahashi
    Kenji Terao
    Yukari Takeuchi
    Hiroki Saitō
    Ai Yamazaki
    Shiho Tanaka
    Hiroyuki Saita
    Yukiko Furusawa
    Ripa
  • Director of Photography
    Kazuto Izumita
  • Producer
    Takema Okamura
    Ryōsuke Nakaji
    Yōsuke Wada
    Masato Yukita
    Terushige Yoshie
    Kazuyoshi Nishikawa
    Yasuhiro Nakajima
  • Screenplay
  • Episode Director
    Masaki Tachibana
    Yasushi Muroya
    Mitsutaka Noshitani
    Ryōma Ebata
    Takeyuki Sadohara
    Masayuki Sakoi
    Takayuki Kitagawa
    Takashi Kawabata
    Hiroshi Ikehata
    Hitomi Ezoe
  • Original Concept
  • Character Design
    Yukie Akiya
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yōsuke Okuda
    Yukie Akiya
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Executive producer
    Hisato Usui
    Yoshiyuki Matsunaga
    Hideyuki Nanba
    Shigeru Saitō
    Takanori Aki
    Hideki Shinmura
    Akio Maeda
Production
  • Production
    Infinite
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
    Good Smile Company
    Bandai Visual
    Lantis
    Cospa
    Showgate
    Sony PCL
  • Animation Production
    Studio 3Hz
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-6, 8-10, 12-13
“Hoshikuzu no Interlude (星屑のインターリュード)”
“Hoshi no Kakera (ホシノカケラ)”
“Sora no Method ~Quote from Stardust Interlude~ (天体のメソッド~Quote from Stardust Interlude~)”