TV-Series
Description
"ISLAND" is a 12-episode anime series based on the visual novel by Frontwing. The story unfolds on a remote island called Urashima, which is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The protagonist, Setsuna Sanzenkai, washes ashore with no memory of his past. He is discovered by three young women: Rinne Ohara, Karen Kurutsu, and Sara Garando. Each of these characters plays a significant role in the narrative, which intertwines personal struggles with the island's enigmatic history.

Rinne Ohara is a cheerful and energetic girl who lives alone in a lighthouse. She is deeply connected to the island's traditions and is determined to uncover the truth about her family's past. Karen Kurutsu, the daughter of a wealthy family, is more reserved and pragmatic. She harbors a secret that ties her to the island's legends. Sara Garando, a mysterious girl who claims to be from the future, adds a layer of science fiction to the story. Her presence raises questions about time travel and the island's potential role in a larger, apocalyptic event.

As Setsuna integrates into the island community, he becomes involved in the lives of these three women. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and destiny, with each character's backstory gradually revealed. The island's folklore, particularly the legend of the "Time Traveling Girl," becomes a central focus. This legend suggests that a girl from the future will save the island from a catastrophic event, and the characters begin to suspect that Sara might be this prophesied figure.

The plot thickens as the characters uncover hidden truths about the island's past and their own connections to it. Flashbacks and revelations about their lives before Setsuna's arrival add depth to the story. The series balances moments of lighthearted interaction with darker, more suspenseful elements, creating a narrative that keeps viewers engaged.

The climax of the series involves a race against time to prevent the predicted disaster. The characters must confront their fears and make difficult choices, leading to a resolution that ties together the various threads of the story. The ending leaves some questions unanswered, inviting interpretation and reflection on the themes of time, memory, and the impact of individual actions on the future.

"ISLAND" is a blend of romance, mystery, and science fiction, with a narrative that weaves together the personal and the fantastical. The series is characterized by its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and the atmospheric setting of Urashima Island, which serves as both a backdrop and a central element of the story.
Information
ISLAND
アイランド
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Date: 07/01/2018
Official Website:ISLAND | Frontwing
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1We Meet Again
2I Don't Want You to Feel Bad
3The Right Way to Spin Dreams
4This World is Full of Secrets
5That’s Why I Trust You
6As Long as You Are There
7I Want to Keep Liking You
8Love Me When We Meet Again
9I Got to See You Again
10I Don't Want to Grieve Anymore
11We've Met Again, But Who Are You...
12Holding Hands to Tomorrow
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
  • Script
    Masaharu Amiya
    Naruhisa Arakawa
    Mitsuyasu Sakai
  • Unit Director
    Takashi Ikehata
    Jun Takada
    Ken Katō
    Hiromi Ogata
    Wataru Sakaibashi
    Toshikatsu Tokoro
    Shūhei Matsushita
    Takafumi Fujii
    Sayaka Iwai
  • Original Character Design
    Yōsai Kūchū
  • Art Director
    Mio Isshiki
  • Animation Director
    Katsunori Tanaka
    Shūji Takahara
    Hiromi Ogata
    Kuniaki Masuda
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
    Naoki Murakami
    Katsuyuki Sato
    Koji Hirauma
    Tomoyuki Kitamura
    Noboru Jitsuhara
    Shinichi Tatsuta
    Motoaki Satō
    Naoki Shimizu
    Sumie Kinoshita
    Yūta Ōtaka
    Miho Sekimoto
    Kōsuke Kawamura
    Masumi Hōjō
    Saori Tagashira
    Hiromi Sakamoto
    Ayaka Tsujikami
    Nao Kawashima
    Eiichirō Furuyama
    Roku Tsujimura
  • 3D Director
    Miho Sato
  • Director of Photography
    Yūta Nakamura
  • Series Composition
    Naruhisa Arakawa
  • Storyboard
    Hiromi Ogata
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
    Hiroyuki Shimazu
    Shūhei Matsushita
  • Music
    Akiyuki Tateyama
  • Character Design
    Kōsuke Kawamura
  • Chief Animation Director
    Shūji Takahara
    Kuniaki Masuda
    Kōsuke Kawamura
  • Mechanical design
    Shinobu Tsuneki
  • Sound Director
    Hiroto Morishita
  • Producer
    Hirohiko Kanbe
    Kenji Ebato
    Yutaka Gotō
    Yōichirō Uesaka
    Kiyotaka Kobayashi
    Takumi Nakagawa
    Satoru Shimosato
    Nobuhiko Kurosu
Production
  • Production
    Crunchyroll
    feel.
    Frontwing
    bilibili
    Studio Mausu
    MAGES.
    Yomiuri TV Enterprise
    Top Marshal
    ISLAND Anime Production Committee
    Light Future
  • Animation Production
    feel.
Music
Opening
Ep. 9-10
“Closing tears”
Ending
“Eien no Hitotsu" (永遠のひとつ; Eternal One)”
Ep. 9-10
“Marine SNOW”
Insert songs
Ep. 4
“Purest Summer”
Ep. 5
“Tennen Kinen Girl Janai yo" (天然記念ガールじゃないよ)”
Ep. 8
Ep. 1, 3, 11, 12
“Lasting Memories”