Description
"Concrete Revolutio: Chōjin Gensō" is a science fiction anime series set in an alternate version of Japan during the 1960s and 1970s, where superhumans, aliens, and other supernatural beings coexist with ordinary humans. The story unfolds across two timelines, interweaving past and present events to explore the complexities of justice, morality, and societal change. The narrative centers on the Superhuman Bureau, a government agency tasked with overseeing and protecting superhumans while maintaining public order. The Bureau's mission is to ensure that superhumans use their powers responsibly and to mediate conflicts between humans and non-humans.
The protagonist, Jirō Hitoyoshi, is an idealistic agent of the Superhuman Bureau who believes in justice and the coexistence of humans and superhumans. However, his unwavering faith in the system is tested as he encounters moral dilemmas and conflicting ideologies. Jirō's journey is marked by his interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including fellow agents, superhumans, and extraterrestrial beings. Among them is Kikko Hoshino, a young girl with a strong sense of justice who idolizes Jirō but struggles with her own insecurities and the harsh realities of their work. Another key figure is Emi Kino, a former agent turned journalist who investigates the Bureau's activities and exposes its darker aspects.
The series delves into the ethical implications of superhuman abilities and the societal tensions they create. Episodes often explore standalone stories involving superhuman incidents, such as alien invasions, rogue robots, or conflicts between humans and superhumans. These episodic narratives are gradually tied together by an overarching plot that reveals the Bureau's hidden agendas, political corruption, and the broader consequences of humanity's relationship with superhuman entities. Themes of discrimination, exploitation, and the abuse of power are recurrent, as the series examines how society grapples with the existence of beings who challenge the status quo.
As the story progresses, Jirō becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Bureau and its compromises, leading him to question his role in the system. The series culminates in a confrontation between Jirō and those who seek to control or eliminate superhumans, forcing him to confront the limits of his ideals and the complexities of justice in a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred. Through its intricate narrative structure and thought-provoking themes, "Concrete Revolutio: Chōjin Gensō" offers a nuanced exploration of humanity's relationship with power, identity, and the unknown.
The protagonist, Jirō Hitoyoshi, is an idealistic agent of the Superhuman Bureau who believes in justice and the coexistence of humans and superhumans. However, his unwavering faith in the system is tested as he encounters moral dilemmas and conflicting ideologies. Jirō's journey is marked by his interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including fellow agents, superhumans, and extraterrestrial beings. Among them is Kikko Hoshino, a young girl with a strong sense of justice who idolizes Jirō but struggles with her own insecurities and the harsh realities of their work. Another key figure is Emi Kino, a former agent turned journalist who investigates the Bureau's activities and exposes its darker aspects.
The series delves into the ethical implications of superhuman abilities and the societal tensions they create. Episodes often explore standalone stories involving superhuman incidents, such as alien invasions, rogue robots, or conflicts between humans and superhumans. These episodic narratives are gradually tied together by an overarching plot that reveals the Bureau's hidden agendas, political corruption, and the broader consequences of humanity's relationship with superhuman entities. Themes of discrimination, exploitation, and the abuse of power are recurrent, as the series examines how society grapples with the existence of beings who challenge the status quo.
As the story progresses, Jirō becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Bureau and its compromises, leading him to question his role in the system. The series culminates in a confrontation between Jirō and those who seek to control or eliminate superhumans, forcing him to confront the limits of his ideals and the complexities of justice in a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred. Through its intricate narrative structure and thought-provoking themes, "Concrete Revolutio: Chōjin Gensō" offers a nuanced exploration of humanity's relationship with power, identity, and the unknown.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Witch Girl of Tokyo
2Inside the 'Black Fog'
3An Iron Couple
4Japan 'Beast' History Part 1
5Japan 'Beast' History Part 2
6They Are Always Laughing
7Go Beyond the Sky and Stars
8Nobody knows about the Rainbow Knight
9End of the Endless Family
10Mirage of Destiny
11Justice / Freedom / Peace
12Hakko Superhuman Crash Incident
13Riots in Shinjuku
Cast
- Shakkou
- Jirou Hitoyoshi
- ClaudeBjörn Bonn
- Fuurouta
- Michiko Tozaki
- Daishi Akita
- Hyoma Yoshimura
- Jiro Hitoyoshi
- Furota
- UruTōru Ōkawa
- Hyōma Yoshimura
- Jirō Hitoyoshi
- Earth-chan
- Hyouma Yoshimura
- Yumihiko Otonashi
- UllrMartin Schubach
- Magotake Hitoyoshi
- Michiko Touzaki
- Jin Nakagawa / ClaudeAlan Aubert
- Yoshiaki Satomi
- Raito Shiba
- Fūrōta
- Kikko Hoshino
- Michiko Tōzaki
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorSeiji Mizushima
- StoryboardSeiji MizushimaSusumu KudoTōru YoshidaKen ŌtsukaYasushi MurakiTomoki KyodaHideyo YamamotoTomoyuki KurokawaNamimi SanjoNorimitsu SuzukiOsamu KameiTakehiro Kubota
- Unit DirectorYoshiyuki TakeiNorimitsu Suzuki
- Original creator
- Character DesignYoshiyuki Itō
- Chief Animation DirectorYoshiyuki Itō
- Art designTakafumi Nishima
- Cgi DirectorYōta Andō
- ProducerMinoru TakanashiYoshihiro OyabuTsutomu YanagimuraHirotsugu OgisuRyōsuke NakajiTakuya HosakaHirotaka Kaneko
- ScriptMasaki Tsuji
- Episode DirectorTōru YoshidaTomoyuki KurokawaSeung Hui SonTakanori YanoTomo ŌkuboHiroyuki OshimaOsamu KameiShou Omachi
- MusicmonacaKeigo HoashiKakeru IshihamaYohske Yamamoto
- Original Character Design
- Art DirectorYuka HiramaHiroki Matsumoto
- Animation DirectorNobuaki NaganoYoshiyuki ItōChiharu SatōKen ŌtsukaEiko SaitōAkiko NakanoChiyomi TsukamotoKazumi InadomeKenta YokoyaShōhei NishijimaNoriko MorishimaTakafumi Mitani
- Sound DirectorMasafumi Mima
- Director of PhotographyKōjirō Hayashi
Production
- Animation ProductionBONES
- ProductionBONESHakuhodo DY Media PartnersTokyo MXBandai VisualLantisAnimaticAnime Consortium Japan
Relations
Anime overview
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 1
“Ano Subarashii Ai o Mō Ichido" (あの素晴らしい愛をもう一度)”
Ep. 2
“Sora ni Hoshi ga Aru yō ni" (空に星があるように)”
Ep. 3
“Seinen wa Kōya o Mezasu" (青年は荒野をめざす)”
Ep. 5
“Kaze ga Naite Iru" (風が泣いている; The Wind is Crying)”
Ep. 6
“Gensō Revolution" (幻想レボリューション; Fantasy Revolution)”
Ep. 6
“Time Slipper”
Ep. 7
“Bang Bang Bang" (バンバンバン)”
Ep. 11
“Ren'ai Anonymous" (恋愛アノニマス; Anonymous Love)”
Ep. 13
“Jiyū ni Aruite Aishite" (自由に歩いて愛して; Walk and Love Freely)”
Ep. 13
“Jiyū ni Aruite Aishite" (自由に歩いて愛して; Walk and Love Freely)”
Ep. 6, 11, 13
“Chiisai Glass" (小さいグラス; Small Glass)”

