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.
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.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Fairy Takes the Field
2Battle Of Justice!
3Time Of Transformation
4Girl of Steel
5Onimaru Comes
6Dancing in the Dark
7The Squadron of Light: The Memories of Yamato
8The Bottom of The Origin of Darkness: Itedzuki's Monologue
9Lives Met By Chance
10Senkotsu Destruction
11Sennyo Calls
12A Singing Voice That Calls Miracles
13A Bad Dream
14At the End of A Nightmare
15Memories of Darkness
16The Shining Girl in Combat
17Target, Tokyo Arcadia
18Onimaru, Engulfed in Flames
19Devil's Daughter
20Freezing Spirit
21Mahoro's Song
22Time of Transformation
23Forbidden Jealousy
24Burden of Sins
25Fujigo's Roar
26Challenge of the Beautiful Fairy
27Aoi's Wings
28Light
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
- Series Director
- Storyboard
- MusicYoshiro KakimiChūmei Watanabe
- Character DesignNaomi Miyata
- Chief Animation DirectorNaomi Miyata
- Mecha design
- Director of PhotographyYukiteru Ohira
- ScriptNoboru AikawaKeiichi HasegawaMasanao Akahoshi
- Episode DirectorMasashi AbeYoriyasu KogawaAkira IwanagaYasunaga TsujiTakenori MiharaDaisuke TsujiTōru YoshidaMinoru ŌharaHiroto Katō
- Original story
- Art DirectorShinichi Tanimura
- Animation DirectorNaomi MiyataMasakazu OkadaYukiko BanShinsuke IshikawaMoriyasu TaniguchiKazuhiro SasakiSatoshi HirayamaTakuo TominagaTakaaki SekizakiYoshiko NakajimaMasanori OsawaShinichi YoshikawaKatsuyuki TamuraMasanori NishiiKazuya SaitōYoshinori YumotoSatoru TakatsuIsao YanagisawaKeizō IchikawaYūki Kinoshita
- Sound DirectorFusanobu FujiyamaKisuke Koizumi
- ProducerTomoko KawasakiAtsushi Moriyama
Production
- ProductionKing RecordsGANSISRouran Production Committee
Relations
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Music
Opening
“Kakusei”
Ending
Ep. 2, 4, 6-7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 28
“Iroha Uta”
“Iroha uta”
Ep. 3, 5, 8-9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
“Iroha Uta”
“Iroha uta”
“Kokou no Jidai”
“Tsukikage no Sabaku”
“Hitohira”
“Tonbo”
Insert songs
Ep. 27
“Tsukikage no Sabaku”




