TV-Series
Description
"L/R: Licensed by Royalty" is a 12-episode anime series set in a fictional world where the British monarchy retains significant political influence. The story revolves around the Royal Security Service (RSS), a covert organization tasked with protecting the royal family and maintaining national security. The narrative primarily focuses on two agents, Jack Hofner and Noel Younique, who form the core of the L/R unit within the RSS. Jack is a skilled and pragmatic operative, while Noel is a resourceful and sharp-witted intelligence officer. Together, they navigate a series of high-stakes missions involving political intrigue, espionage, and international conspiracies.

The plot begins with the L/R unit investigating a series of terrorist attacks linked to a shadowy organization known as the "Black Mafia." As Jack and Noel delve deeper, they uncover a complex web of corruption involving powerful figures within the government and the royal family. The stakes escalate when the Black Mafia targets the royal family directly, forcing the L/R unit to balance their duty to protect the monarchy with their pursuit of justice. Along the way, the series explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the moral ambiguities inherent in espionage.

Key characters include Sir Jack Hofner, a seasoned operative with a strong sense of justice, and Noel Younique, whose analytical skills and quick thinking often prove crucial to their missions. Other notable figures include the enigmatic leader of the Black Mafia, whose motivations remain shrouded in mystery, and various members of the royal family, whose personal and political struggles add depth to the narrative. The series also introduces recurring allies and adversaries, each contributing to the intricate plotlines that drive the story forward.

The narrative structure alternates between action-packed missions and quieter moments of character development, providing a balanced exploration of both the personal and professional lives of the protagonists. The series concludes with a climactic confrontation that ties together the various threads of the overarching conspiracy, while leaving room for potential future developments. "L/R: Licensed by Royalty" combines elements of political thriller, action, and drama, offering a compelling exploration of its central themes within a richly detailed fictional world.
Information
L/R: Licensed by Royalty
Licensed by Royal
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 22 min.
Date: 01/08/2003 – 03/26/2003
Official Website:Fuji TV
Categories
Genre
Action
Settings
Mystery
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Be Traced
2A Taste of Secret
3A Girl Goes to the City
4Sweet Enemies in the Same Desert
5Tear Drop
6Lost Recognition
7Ivory
8Out of Phase
9Suspended Game
10The Discard
11Tug of War
12A Day in the Life
13Two of Us
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Itsurō Kawasaki
  • Script
    Kazuki Matsui
    Itsurō Kawasaki
    Shōtarō Suga
  • Episode Director
    Itsurō Kawasaki
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Tatsuyuki Nagai
    Masakazu Hashimoto
    Shunsuke Tada
    Naomichi Yamato
    Hiroshi Haraguchi
    Kenichi Ishikura
  • Character Design
    Masahiro Satō
  • Chief Animation Director
    Masahiro Satō
  • Mechanical design
    Kenji Teraoka
  • Director of Photography
    Katsuaki Kamata
  • Producer
    Akio Matsuda
    Hideki 'Henry' Goto
    Yōko Matsuzaki
  • Series Composition
    Kazuki Matsui
  • Storyboard
    Itsurō Kawasaki
    Masahiro Andō
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Katsumi Terahigashi
    Masaki Tachibana
    Shunsuke Tada
    Hiroshi Haraguchi
  • Music
    Masara Nishida
  • Art Director
    Jirō Kōno
  • Animation Director
    Tokuyuki Matsutake
    Sumio Watanabe
    Tomohiro Kawahara
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Kayoko Nabeta
    Atsuko Sasaki
    Yoshihiro Nagamori
    Kenji Irie
    Sayuri Sugitō
    Ichirō Hattori
    Junji Gotō
    Mikako Kojima
    Masahiro Satō
  • Sound Director
    Hideo Takahashi
  • Executive producer
    Akihiro Kawamura
    Nagateru Katō
    Yosuke Kobayashi
Production
  • Animation Production
    TNK
  • Production
    TNK
    Fuji Television Network
    Pioneer LDC
    Geneon Entertainment Inc.