TV-Series
Description
"Kikō Sen'nyo Rouran" is a fantasy anime series set in a world where humans coexist with mechanical beings known as "Kikō." The story revolves around Rouran, a young girl who possesses the rare ability to communicate with and control Kikō. This ability makes her a target for various factions seeking to exploit her powers for their own agendas. The narrative begins with Rouran living a peaceful life in a remote village, unaware of the significance of her abilities. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her village is attacked by a mysterious group of Kikō hunters, forcing her to flee and embark on a journey of survival and self-discovery.

As Rouran travels, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and connections to the Kikō. Among them is Shou, a skilled Kikō engineer who becomes her protector and mentor. Shou’s knowledge of Kikō mechanics proves invaluable as Rouran learns to harness her abilities and understand the deeper mysteries surrounding the Kikō. The duo is joined by other allies, including a rogue Kikō named Kurogane, who defies his programming to aid Rouran, and a mysterious warrior named Ayame, who harbors a personal vendetta against the Kikō hunters.

The plot thickens as Rouran uncovers the truth about the Kikō’s origins and their connection to an ancient civilization. It is revealed that the Kikō were created as guardians of a powerful energy source capable of reshaping the world. This discovery places Rouran at the center of a conflict between those who wish to preserve the balance of power and those who seek to exploit the energy for domination. Throughout the series, Rouran must navigate political intrigue, confront powerful adversaries, and grapple with the ethical implications of her abilities.

The series explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the relationship between humans and technology. Rouran’s journey is marked by moments of triumph and tragedy as she grows from a naive village girl into a decisive leader capable of influencing the fate of her world. The narrative is driven by a mix of action, mystery, and emotional depth, with each episode building toward a climactic resolution that ties together the various threads of the story. The characters’ development is intricately woven into the plot, with their personal struggles and relationships adding layers of complexity to the overarching conflict.
Information
Kikō Sen'nyo Rouran
奇鋼仙女ロウラン
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 28
Movie/Episode length: 15 min.
Date: 11/15/2002 – 05/30/2003
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Staff
  • Series Director · Toshihiro Hirano
  • Script · Noboru Aikawa
  • Script · Keiichi Hasegawa
  • Script · Masanao Akahoshi
  • Storyboard · Hajime Kamegaki
  • Storyboard · Toshihiro Hirano
  • Storyboard · Toru Yoshida
  • Storyboard · Yoriyasu Kogawa
  • Storyboard · Akira Iwanaga
  • Storyboard · Toshiyuki Shimazu
  • Storyboard · Hon Shimazu
  • Episode Director · Toru Yoshida
  • Episode Director · Masashi Abe
  • Episode Director · Yoriyasu Kogawa
  • Episode Director · Minoru Ohara
  • Episode Director · Hiroto Kato
  • Episode Director · Akira Iwanaga
  • Episode Director · Yasunaga Tsuji
  • Episode Director · Takenori Mihara
  • Episode Director · Daisuke Tsuji
  • Music · Yoshiro Kakimi
  • Music · Chuumei Watanabe
  • Original story · Noboru Aikawa
  • Original story · Toshihiro Hirano
  • Original story · GANSIS
  • Character Design · Naomi Miyata
  • Art Director · Shinichi Tanimura
  • Chief Animation Director · Naomi Miyata
  • Animation Director · Naomi Miyata
  • Animation Director · Masakazu Okada
  • Animation Director · Yukiko Ban
  • Animation Director · Shinsuke Ishikawa
  • Animation Director · Moriyasu Taniguchi
  • Animation Director · Kazuhiro Sasaki
  • Animation Director · Satoshi Hirayama
  • Animation Director · Takuo Tominaga
  • Animation Director · Takaaki Sekizaki
  • Animation Director · Keizou Ichikawa
  • Animation Director · Yoshiko Nakajima
  • Animation Director · Masanori Osawa
  • Animation Director · Shinichi Yoshikawa
  • Animation Director · Yuki Kinoshita
  • Animation Director · Katsuyuki Tamura
  • Animation Director · Masanori Nishii
  • Animation Director · Kazuya Saitō
  • Animation Director · Yoshinori Yumoto
  • Animation Director · Satoru Takatsu
  • Animation Director · Isao Yanagisawa
  • Mecha design · Yutaka Izubuchi
  • Mecha design · Rei Nakahara
  • Mecha design · Masakazu Okada
  • Mecha design · Masanori Osawa
  • Mecha design · Katsuyuki Tamura
  • Mecha design · Osamu Abe
  • Sound Director · Fusanobu Fujiyama
  • Sound Director · Kisuke Koizumi
  • Director of Photography · Yukiteru Ohira
  • Producer · Tomoko Kawasaki
  • Producer · Atsushi Moriyama
Production
  • Production · Starchild Records
  • Production · GANSIS
  • Production · Rouran Production Committee
Music
Opening
  • ?
    “"Kakusei"” - Instrumental
Ending
  • ?
    “"Iroha Uta"” - Myca Motomiya
  • ?
    “"Iroha uta"” - Myca Motomiya - female version
  • ?
    “"Iroha Uta"” - Toshimune Suzuki
  • ?
    “"Iroha uta"” - Toshimune Suzuki - male version
  • ?
    “"Kokou no Jidai"” - Hiromi Konno (ep 24)
  • ?
    “"Tsukikage no Sabaku"” - Myca Motomiya (ep 25)
  • ?
    “"Hitohira"” - Toshimune Suzuki (ep 26)
  • ?
    “"Tonbo"” - Myca Motomiya (ep 27)
Insert songs
  • 27
    “"Tsukikage no Sabaku"” - Myca Motomiya