TV-Series
Description
"Taboo Tattoo" is a 12-episode anime series that blends action, supernatural elements, and military intrigue. The story centers on Seigi, a skilled martial artist with a strong sense of justice, who saves a homeless man from thugs. In gratitude, the man gives Seigi a mysterious tattoo, which turns out to be a powerful weapon known as a "Tattoo." These Tattoos are ancient artifacts capable of granting their bearers extraordinary abilities, but they are also highly sought after by various factions due to their destructive potential.

Seigi's life takes a dramatic turn when he is targeted by agents from the Kingdom of Selinistan, a fictional nation seeking to collect Tattoos for their own purposes. He is joined by Izzy, a young girl with her own Tattoo and a connection to the American military, which is also investigating the artifacts. Together, they uncover the dark history behind the Tattoos, which were created as part of a secret project during World War II. The project, known as "Taboo," aimed to develop superhuman soldiers but was abandoned due to its catastrophic consequences.

As the story progresses, Seigi and Izzy face off against powerful enemies, including Bluesy Fluesy, a skilled assassin working for Selinistan, and Colonel Sanders, a high-ranking American officer with his own agenda. The conflict escalates as the true nature of the Tattoos is revealed: they are not merely weapons but also conduits for interdimensional energy, capable of causing widespread devastation if misused. The series explores themes of power, morality, and the consequences of wielding extraordinary abilities, as Seigi struggles to balance his ideals with the harsh realities of the world he has been thrust into.

The narrative is driven by intense action sequences, strategic battles, and the evolving dynamics between the characters. Seigi's growth as a protagonist is marked by his increasing understanding of the complexities surrounding the Tattoos and his determination to protect those he cares about. The series concludes with an open-ended resolution, leaving room for further exploration of its world and characters.
Information
Taboo Tattoo
タブー・タトゥー
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 07/04/2016
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaComedy
Tags
MagicMartial Arts
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Tattoo
2Surprise Attack
3Misery Loves Company
4Distance
5Rescue
6Reunion
7Storm
8Creator
9The Past
10Letter of Challenge
11In the Palm of the Hand
12The Deciding Battle
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Staff
  • Director
    Takashi Watanabe
  • Script
    Mayori Sekijima
    Masamitsu Ōtake
  • Episode Director
    Takashi Watanabe
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Chikara Sakurai
    Daisuke Takashima
    Hiromitsu Hagiwara
    Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Masahiro Shinohara
    Hodaka Kuramoto
  • Music
    Shinji Hosoe
  • Character Design
    Shinya Hasegawa
  • Chief Animation Director
    Shinya Hasegawa
    Masahiro Fujii
  • Sound Director
    Yoshikazu Iwanami
  • Producer
    Shunsuke Matsumura
    Jun Fukuda
    Yōsuke Takabayashi
    Mika Shimizu
    Taro Iwahana
    Yasuhiro Iwasawa
    Hiroyuki Tanaka
  • Series Composition
    Mayori Sekijima
    Masamitsu Ōtake
  • Storyboard
    Takashi Watanabe
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Kiyoko Sayama
    Hideki Tachibana
    Chikara Sakurai
    Yūichi Nihei
    Kōichirō Sohtome
    Kentarō Suzuki
    Masahiro Shinohara
  • Unit Director
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Hideki Tachibana
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Shinji Kawai
  • Animation Director
    Mineko Ueda
    Shinya Hasegawa
    Masahiro Fujii
    Yōsuke Kobuchi
    Shigeki Kimoto
    Yukie Hiyamizu
    Mika Saitō
    Hiroshi Yakou
    Yoshihiro Maeda
    Chisa Shibata
    Ikuma Fujibe
    Sawako Shigematsu
    Tetsuya Sakamoto
    Haruka Sano
    Masaaki Yamamoto
    Saki Takahashi
    Michihiko Ozawa
    Keisuke Katayama
    Shō Asakawa
    Yuriko Maeda
    Yukie Yoshioka
    Teppei Okuda
  • Director of Photography
    Yoshio Ōkouchi
Production
  • Animation Production
    J.C. Staff