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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Sci-Fi
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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
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Staff
  • Series Director
  • Storyboard
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Yoriyasu Kogawa
    Akira Iwanaga
    Toshiyuki Shimazu
    Hon Shimazu
    Tōru Yoshida
  • Music
    Yoshiro Kakimi
    Chūmei Watanabe
  • Character Design
    Naomi Miyata
  • Chief Animation Director
    Naomi Miyata
  • Mecha design
    Masakazu Okada
    Masanori Osawa
    Katsuyuki Tamura
    Osamu Abe
  • Director of Photography
    Yukiteru Ohira
  • Script
    Noboru Aikawa
    Keiichi Hasegawa
    Masanao Akahoshi
  • Episode Director
    Masashi Abe
    Yoriyasu Kogawa
    Akira Iwanaga
    Yasunaga Tsuji
    Takenori Mihara
    Daisuke Tsuji
    Tōru Yoshida
    Minoru Ōhara
    Hiroto Katō
  • Original story
    Noboru Aikawa
    GANSIS
  • Art Director
    Shinichi Tanimura
  • Animation Director
    Naomi Miyata
    Masakazu Okada
    Yukiko Ban
    Shinsuke Ishikawa
    Moriyasu Taniguchi
    Kazuhiro Sasaki
    Satoshi Hirayama
    Takuo Tominaga
    Takaaki Sekizaki
    Yoshiko Nakajima
    Masanori Osawa
    Shinichi Yoshikawa
    Katsuyuki Tamura
    Masanori Nishii
    Kazuya Saitō
    Yoshinori Yumoto
    Satoru Takatsu
    Isao Yanagisawa
    Keizō Ichikawa
    Yūki Kinoshita
  • Sound Director
    Fusanobu Fujiyama
    Kisuke Koizumi
  • Producer
    Tomoko Kawasaki
    Atsushi Moriyama
Production
  • Production
    King Records
    GANSIS
    Rouran Production Committee
    Music
    Opening
    “Kakusei”
    Ending
    Ep. 2, 4, 6-7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 28
    “Iroha Uta”
    Ep. 3, 5, 8-9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
    “Iroha Uta”
    “Kokou no Jidai”
    “Tsukikage no Sabaku”
    “Hitohira”
    “Tonbo”
    Insert songs
    Ep. 27
    “Tsukikage no Sabaku”