OVA
Description
"Rinne no Lagrange: Kamogawa Days" is a 12-episode anime series that blends mecha action, slice-of-life elements, and science fiction. The story centers on Madoka Kyouno, a cheerful and energetic high school girl living in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Madoka is a member of the Jersey Club, a volunteer group that helps people in need, and she is known for her boundless enthusiasm and strong sense of community. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Lan, a mysterious girl who asks her to pilot a humanoid robot called the Vox Aura. Despite having no prior experience, Madoka demonstrates an innate ability to control the Vox, which is revealed to be a powerful weapon designed to combat extraterrestrial threats.

As Madoka becomes more involved with the Vox, she learns that Lan is an envoy from the distant planet Le Garite, which is engaged in a conflict with another alien civilization, the kingdom of De Metrio. Both factions seek to control the Vox units, which are key to their war efforts. Madoka is joined by two other pilots: Lan, who pilots the Vox Lympha, and Muginami, a girl from De Metrio who pilots the Vox Ignis. Despite their differing allegiances, the three girls form a close bond and work together to protect Kamogawa City and Earth from the escalating conflict.

The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of war, as Madoka, Lan, and Muginami navigate their roles as pilots while trying to maintain their personal connections. The series balances intense mecha battles with quieter, character-driven moments, highlighting the girls' everyday lives and their efforts to preserve normalcy amidst the chaos. The story also delves into the political tensions between Le Garite and De Metrio, revealing the complexities of their conflict and the sacrifices required to achieve peace.

Madoka's unwavering optimism and determination serve as a driving force throughout the series, as she strives to bring people together and find a resolution that benefits everyone. Her relationships with Lan and Muginami evolve as they confront challenges together, and their camaraderie becomes a central focus of the story. The series concludes with a resolution to the immediate conflict, but leaves room for further exploration of the characters' futures and the broader implications of their actions.
Information
Rinne no Lagrange: Kamogawa Days
輪廻のラグランジェ 鴨川デイズ
Type: OVA
Movie/Episode length: 44 min.
Date: 06/23/2012
Categories
Genre
Everyday Drama
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Cast
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Staff
  • Chief Director
  • Series Composition
    Shōtarō Suga
  • Storyboard
    Kōji Itō
    Kana Nishijima
  • Music
    Saeko Suzuki
    TOMISIRO
  • Character Design
    Chizuru Kobayashi
    Takumo Norita
  • Chief Animation Director
    Chizuru Kobayashi
    Takumo Norita
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Producer
    Shuichi Kitada
    Hirotsugu Ogisu
    Nao Hirasawa
    Hitomi Watabiki
    Hiroyuki Kikugawa
    Takeshi Kawakita
  • Director
    Toshimasa Suzuki
  • Scenario
    Shigeru Morita
  • Episode Director
    Shigetaka Ikeda
  • Original Character Design
    Haruyuki Morisawa
  • Art Director
    Michie Watanabe
  • Animation Director
    Noriyasu Yamauchi
    Toshiya Washida
    Takuya Matsumura
    Nobuyoshi Sōzaki
    Motohiro Taniguchi
    Yi Sung Kim
  • Director of Photography
    Takashi Aoki
Production
  • Production
    Flying Dog
    Sammy
    Production I.G
    Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
    Bandai Visual
    YTV
    Lagrange Parnters
  • Animation Production
    Xebec