TV-Series
Description
"Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song" is the second season of the "Concrete Revolutio" series, continuing the complex narrative of a world where superhumans, aliens, and supernatural beings coexist with humanity. The story is set in an alternate version of Japan during the 1960s and 1970s, blending historical events with fantastical elements. The Superhuman Bureau, a government agency, is tasked with managing and protecting superhuman entities while maintaining public order. However, the line between justice and morality becomes increasingly blurred as the series explores themes of societal prejudice, ethical dilemmas, and the consequences of wielding extraordinary power.

The protagonist, Jiro Hitoyoshi, is an idealistic agent of the Superhuman Bureau who struggles with his own beliefs about justice and the treatment of superhumans. His journey is interwoven with a non-linear narrative structure, frequently shifting between past and present timelines to reveal the motivations and backstories of key characters. Jiro's relationships with his colleagues, particularly Kikko Hoshino and Emi Kino, play a central role in the story, as their differing perspectives on justice and humanity create tension and conflict within the Bureau.

The plot delves into the Bureau's internal struggles, external threats, and the broader societal implications of superhuman existence. Key arcs include the Bureau's efforts to prevent catastrophic events caused by rogue superhumans, the emergence of anti-superhuman factions, and the moral ambiguity of using superhuman abilities for political or personal gain. The series also introduces a diverse cast of superhuman characters, each with unique abilities and personal struggles, such as the enigmatic alien Fuurouta and the tragic figure of Claude, a former Bureau agent turned antagonist.

As the story progresses, the narrative builds toward a climactic confrontation between Jiro and those who seek to exploit or destroy superhumans. The final episodes tie together the fragmented timelines, revealing the full scope of Jiro's journey and the ultimate fate of the Superhuman Bureau. The series concludes with a poignant exploration of the cost of idealism and the enduring question of what it means to protect both humanity and those who exist beyond its norms.
Information
Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song
コンクリート・レボルティオ~超人幻想~ THE LAST SONG
Concrete Revolutio
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 11
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/03/2016
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaGhost Stories
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
14The Superhumans of November
15The Ones Who Look Into Space
16Calling Your Name in the Town of Flowers
17Devila and Devilo
18Canada Goldenrod
19Iron Mask Arrives
20The Never-Ending Battle
21Steel Ogre
22The Age of Giant Gods
23Beast and Maiden
24Can You Still Sing
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Staff
  • Director
    Seiji Mizushima
  • Storyboard
    Seiji Mizushima
    Yoshiharu Ashino
    Yasushi Muraki
    Tomoyuki Kurokawa
    Kou Matsuo
    Namimi Sanjo
    Norimitsu Suzuki
    Shinji Ishihira
    Seung Hui Son
    Tomo Ōkubo
    Ken Ōtsuka
  • Unit Director
    Tomoyuki Kurokawa
    Norimitsu Suzuki
  • Animation Director
    Ichizō Kobayashi
    Hideko Saito
    Atsushi Hasebe
    Akiko Nakano
    Mitsunori Yamaguchi
    Takaaki Izumo
    Kazumi Inadome
    Yoshiyuki Kohira
    Hitomi Odashima
    Noriko Morishima
    Takafumi Mitani
    Yoshiyuki Itō
    Eiko Saitō
    Takashi Murai
  • Series Composition
    Shō Aikawa
  • Character Design
    Yoshiyuki Itō
  • Script
    Masaki Tsuji
    Shō Aikawa
  • Episode Director
    Naoki Hishikawa
    Tomoyuki Kurokawa
    Kazuo Miyake
    Fumio Maezono
    Takanori Yano
    Tomo Ōkubo
  • Original Character Design
    Ryō Hirao
    Noizi Itō
  • Sound Director
    Masafumi Mima
  • Original creator
    Shō Aikawa
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yoshiyuki Itō
Production
  • Animation Production
    BONES
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    Music
    Insert songs
    Ep. 14
    “Shuppatsu no Uta" (出発の歌)”
    Ep. 15
    “Chiisai Glass -Resentment ver.-" (小さいグラス -Resentment ver.-)”
    Ep. 16
    “Sora ni Hoshi ga Aru yō ni" (空に星があるように)”
    Ep. 18
    “Hachi no Musashi wa Shinda no Sa" (ハチのムサシは死んだのさ)”
    Ep. 19
    “Azuma e Nishi e" (東へ西へ)”
    Ep. 21
    “Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni" (時の過ぎゆくままに)”