TV-Series
Description
"Sola" is a 13-episode anime series that blends elements of romance, fantasy, and drama. The narrative centers on Yorito Morimiya, a high school student with a passion for photography, particularly capturing the sky. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Matsuri Shihou, a mysterious girl who avoids sunlight and carries a large katana. Matsuri reveals herself to be a "yaka," an immortal being who sustains her existence by consuming the life force of others. Despite her nature, Yorito becomes drawn to her, and their relationship deepens as they spend time together.

The story explores themes of immortality, loss, and the fragility of human life. Matsuri's past is gradually unveiled, revealing her connection to Yorito's childhood and his sister, Aono Morimiya, who has been bedridden for years due to an unspecified illness. Aono harbors a secret: she is not Yorito's biological sister but a yaka created by Matsuri's brother, Takeshi Shihou, who seeks to manipulate events for his own purposes. Takeshi's motivations are tied to his desire to end Matsuri's immortality, believing it to be a curse.

As the plot unfolds, Yorito discovers his own connection to the supernatural world. He learns that he is not entirely human but a creation born from Aono's memories and desires, designed to replace the original Yorito, who died in a tragic accident years earlier. This revelation forces Yorito to confront his identity and the nature of his relationships with Matsuri and Aono.

The series builds toward a climactic confrontation between Matsuri, Takeshi, and Yorito, as their intertwined fates come to a head. The resolution is bittersweet, with sacrifices made to protect those they care about and to find closure for their unresolved emotions. The ending emphasizes the transient beauty of life and the importance of cherishing fleeting moments, tying back to Yorito's love for the ever-changing sky.

Key characters include Yorito Morimiya, the earnest and kind-hearted protagonist; Matsuri Shihou, the enigmatic yaka with a tragic past; Aono Morimiya, Yorito's "sister" who hides her true nature; and Takeshi Shihou, the antagonistic figure driven by a mix of love and resentment toward Matsuri. The series balances its supernatural elements with emotional depth, creating a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the passage of time.
Information
sola
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 15
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 04/06/2007 – 06/29/2007
Official Website:sola @ AT-X
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaGhost StoriesRomance
Tags
Demons
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Sky-Colored Umbrella
2Looking up at the Blue
3Peaceful Day
4Two People's Wish
5Pouring Light
6Blood of a Sacrifice
7Gray Sky
8Indelible Thoughts
9End of a Promise
10Flickering Illusion
11Pictures of a Reverie
12The Boundary Between Light and Dark
13Sky
14A Different Route
15Towards the Dawning Sky
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tomoki Kobayashi
  • Screenplay
    Jukki Hanada
    Makoto Uezu
    Kenji Sugihara
  • Episode Director
    Akihiko Nishiyama
    Yoshitaka Nagaoka
    Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Hiroaki Nishimura
    Toshihiro Kikuchi
    Tomoki Kobayashi
    Daisuke Chiba
    Kenichi Matsuzawa
    Jun Kusaka
    migmi
  • Music
    Hitoshi Fujima
  • Original Character Design
    Naru Nanao
  • Art Director
    Yoshinori Hirose
  • Animation Director
    Makoto Koga
    Kenji Ōta
    Shinichi Shigematsu
    Shinya Ojiri
    Hideki Sadai
    Toshihiro Kikuchi
    Takashi Igari
    Seiji Masuda
    Sumishi Aran
    Takuya Hirata
    Masafumi Tamura
    Michinori Shika
    Shinji Yamamoto
  • Director of Photography
    Hiroshi Yoshida
  • Series Composition
    Jukki Hanada
  • Storyboard
    Masami Furukawa
    Katsumi Ono
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Kou Matsuo
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Hiroaki Nishimura
    Toshihiro Kikuchi
    Shuhei Tamura
    Tomoki Kobayashi
    Hajime Horinouchi
    Jun Kusaka
    migmi
  • Unit Director
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Makoto Koga
  • Chief Animation Director
    Makoto Koga
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Producer
    Shunji Inoue
    Tatsuya Ono
    Takayuki Nagatani
    Tetsuro Satomi
    Osamu Hosokawa
Production
  • Animation Production
    Nomad
    Music
    Opening
    “Binkan na Fūkei" (敏感な風景)”
    Ep. 2-13
    “colorless wind”
    Ending
    Ep. 01-12
    “mellow melody”
    “Miageru Ano Sora de”