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.
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.
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
Cast
- Tōru Ōkawa
- Martin Schubach
- Michiko Touzaki
- Furota
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorSeiji Mizushima
- StoryboardSeiji MizushimaYoshiharu AshinoYasushi MurakiTomoyuki KurokawaKou MatsuoNamimi SanjoNorimitsu SuzukiShinji IshihiraSeung Hui SonTomo ŌkuboKen Ōtsuka
- Unit DirectorTomoyuki KurokawaNorimitsu Suzuki
- Animation DirectorIchizō KobayashiHideko SaitoAtsushi HasebeAkiko NakanoMitsunori YamaguchiTakaaki IzumoKazumi InadomeYoshiyuki KohiraHitomi OdashimaNoriko MorishimaTakafumi MitaniYoshiyuki ItōEiko SaitōTakashi Murai
- Series CompositionShō Aikawa
- Character DesignYoshiyuki Itō
- Script
- Episode DirectorNaoki HishikawaTomoyuki KurokawaKazuo MiyakeFumio MaezonoTakanori YanoTomo Ōkubo
- Original Character Design
- Sound DirectorMasafumi Mima
- Original creatorShō Aikawa
- Chief Animation DirectorYoshiyuki Itō
Production
- Animation ProductionBONES
Relations
Anime overview
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)”

