TV-Series
Description
"Saint Beast" is a fantasy anime series set in a world where angels and demons coexist, centering on the conflict between divine beings and the forces of darkness. The narrative revolves around the Saint Beasts, four powerful angelic warriors tasked with maintaining balance and protecting the heavens. The four main characters—Shin, Rei, Gai, and Go—each embody one of the four sacred beasts: the Vermilion Bird, the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, and the Black Tortoise. These guardians serve under the archangel Lucifer, who oversees the celestial realm.

The story begins with the Saint Beasts carrying out their duties in harmony, but tensions arise when Lucifer begins to exhibit erratic behavior, driven by a growing dissatisfaction with the rigid hierarchy of heaven. His discontent leads him to rebel against the divine order, allying with demonic forces and plunging the celestial realm into chaos. The Saint Beasts are torn between their loyalty to Lucifer and their duty to protect heaven, forcing them to confront their former leader and the moral complexities of their roles.

As the conflict escalates, the Saint Beasts face numerous challenges, including battles against powerful demons and internal struggles with their own identities and loyalties. The series explores themes of betrayal, redemption, and the blurred lines between good and evil, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices. Supporting characters, such as the angel Pandora and the demon Maya, add depth to the narrative, providing additional perspectives on the ongoing war between heaven and hell.

The plot unfolds through a mix of action, drama, and supernatural elements, with the Saint Beasts striving to restore balance while confronting their own vulnerabilities. The series delves into the backstories of the main characters, revealing their motivations and the bonds that unite them, even as they face seemingly insurmountable odds. The interplay between the celestial and demonic realms serves as a backdrop for the personal and ideological conflicts that drive the story forward.

"Saint Beast" combines mythological influences with a character-driven narrative, creating a tale that balances epic battles with intimate moments of introspection. The series maintains a focus on the relationships between the Saint Beasts and their evolving roles in a world where the lines between right and wrong are constantly shifting. Through its exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the nature of power, "Saint Beast" presents a multifaceted story that appeals to fans of fantasy and supernatural anime.
Information
Saint Beast
セイント・ビースト~聖獣降臨編~
Saint Beast: The Descending Holy Beasts Chapter
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 6
Movie/episode length: 25 min.
Date: 05/08/2003 – 06/13/2003
Categories
Tags
Yaoi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Descend On The Surface
2Ill-Tempered Angel
3Unforgivable Desire
4Treachery Of The Fallen Angels
5Guardian Angel`s Trap!
6For Whose Sake...
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Harume Kosaka
  • Script
    Ryu Tamura
    Mayu Sugiura
    Ryou Tamura
  • Episode Director
    Mitsuko Ohya
    Hayato Goda
    Harume Kosaka
    Yasuyuki Shinozaki
    Shinji Takago
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Kazuo Fukuda
  • Animation Director
    Makoto Furuta
    Hitoshi Kamata
    Kōji Iwai
    Hikaru Takanashi
    Shingo Kobayashi
    Hideaki Matsuoka
    Shinichiro Takagi
    Shigenori Taniguchi
    Kiyoshi Matsushita
    Mamiko Mizutani
  • Director of Photography
    Hiroshi Kubo
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Junji Nishimura
    Shigeki Takagi
    Hayato Goda
    Harume Kosaka
  • Music
    Yoshinobu Hiraiwa
  • Original Character Design
    Sakura Asagi
  • Chief Animation Director
    Toshiko Sasaki
  • Sound Director
  • Producer
    Mitsuteru Shibata
Production
  • Animation Production
    Tokyo Kids
    Music
    Ending
    “Owaranai Yume no Hitotoki”
    “SWEET ANGEL”
    “Four Seasons”
    “Bus Stop”
    “birdcage”
    “Kitty”