TV-Series
Description
"Project ARMS" is a science fiction anime series based on the manga by Kyoichi Nanatsuki and Ryoji Minagawa. The narrative centers around Ryo Takatsuki, a high school student who discovers that his right arm is not ordinary but a highly advanced biomechanical weapon known as an ARM. This revelation occurs after a near-fatal accident, which triggers the awakening of his latent abilities. Ryo learns that his ARM is part of a secret military experiment conducted by the shadowy organization known as the Egrigori, which seeks to create superhuman soldiers.

Ryo is joined by three other individuals who possess similar ARMs: Hayato Shingu, a skilled martial artist with enhanced reflexes and combat abilities; Takeshi Tomoe, a young boy with a tragic past and a powerful ARM that grants him immense strength; and Kei Kuruma, a mysterious girl with a dual personality and an ARM capable of generating energy-based attacks. Together, they form a group determined to uncover the truth behind the ARMs and the Egrigori's sinister agenda.

The plot unfolds as the group faces off against various adversaries, including other ARM users and genetically engineered creatures known as Jabberwocks. These encounters reveal more about the origins of the ARMs and the extent of the Egrigori's experiments. The series explores themes of identity, humanity, and the ethical implications of genetic engineering and military experimentation. As the story progresses, the characters grapple with their own personal struggles and the moral dilemmas posed by their powers.

The narrative is driven by a combination of action-packed battles, character development, and a gradually unfolding mystery surrounding the ARMs and the Egrigori. The series balances intense fight sequences with moments of introspection, as the characters confront their pasts and the consequences of their abilities. The overarching goal of the protagonists is to prevent the Egrigori from achieving their ultimate objective, which involves using the ARMs to dominate the world.

"Project ARMS" is notable for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and exploration of complex themes. The series maintains a steady pace, with each episode contributing to the overall narrative and deepening the audience's understanding of the world and its inhabitants. The interplay between the main characters and their evolving relationships adds emotional depth to the story, making it a compelling watch for fans of science fiction and action anime.
Information
Project ARMS
プロジェクトアームズ
ARMS
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 26
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 04/07/2001 – 09/29/2001
Categories
Genre
AdventureActionGhost Stories
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
PsychologicallyPSI PowersMonster
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Vibrations
2Trance
3Nightmare
4Intercept
5Counterattack
6Flash
7Trust
8Stranger
9Illusion
10Jabberwock
11Evolution
12Beat
13Blue Men
14Welcome Rain
15Showtime
16Satan
17Heaven
18Gehenna
19Snark Hunt
20Crisis
21Wish
22Knight
23White Rabbit
24Venom
25Judgement
26Fly
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Chief Director
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Hirotoshi Takaya
  • Series Composition
    Aya Yoshinaga
  • Storyboard
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Kyōsuke Mikuriya
    Keiji Gotō
    Hirotoshi Takaya
    Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Isamu Imakake
    Katsushi Sakurabi
    Yukio Nishimoto
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Hiroshi Hara
    Yukio Okazaki
  • Music
    Daisuke Ikeda
  • Character Design
    Masaki Satō
  • Animation Director
    Hideyuki Motohashi
    Michio Satō
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Shingo Ishikawa
    Takeshi Ōsaka
    Yôki Iwai
    Seiichi Nakatani
    Yūki Iwai
    Ichirō Ogawa
    Chūji Nakajima
    Mariko Aoki
    Takako Shimizu
    Masaki Hinata
    Ryouko Ezumi
  • Director of Photography
    Hitoshi Shirao
  • Producer
    Masahito Yoshioka
    Fukashi Azuma
  • Director
    Junichi Takaoka
  • Screenplay
    Junichi Miyashita
    Aya Yoshinaga
  • Episode Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Kyōsuke Mikuriya
    Hirotoshi Takaya
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Yukio Nishimoto
    Shintarō Itoga
    Hiroshi Matsuzono
    Tōru Kitahata
    Shinya Hanai
    Yasuhiro Geshi
    Yukio Okazaki
    Eiichi Kuboyama
  • Original creator
    Kyoichi Nanatsuki
  • Art Director
    Junichi Higashi
  • Art design
    Hideyasu Narita
  • Executive producer
    Shunzō Katō
Production
  • Animation Production
    TMS Entertainment
  • Production
    TMS Entertainment
    Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
    TV Tokyo
Music
Opening
“FreeBird”
“Breathe on Me”
Ending
“Just Wanna Be”
Ep. 14-26
“Call my Name”