Description
"Cutie Honey Universe" is a 2018 anime series that reimagines the classic "Cutie Honey" franchise, originally created by Go Nagai. The narrative centers on Honey Kisaragi, a high school girl who is actually an advanced android created by her father, Dr. Kisaragi. Honey possesses the ability to transform into various forms, each with unique abilities, using the "Airborne Element Fixing Device." Her transformations are powered by the phrase "Honey Flash," and she uses these powers to combat the evil organization Panther Claw, which seeks to dominate the world.
Panther Claw, led by the enigmatic Sister Jill, employs a cadre of powerful and often flamboyant villains, each with their own distinct abilities and motivations. The organization's primary goal is to capture Honey and exploit her technology for their own nefarious purposes. Throughout the series, Honey faces off against a series of increasingly formidable adversaries, each encounter revealing more about her origins and the true nature of her powers.
Honey's journey is not just a series of battles; it also delves into her personal growth and relationships. She is supported by a close-knit group of allies, including her childhood friend Seiji Hayami, a journalist who often finds himself caught in the crossfire, and Natsuko Aki, a police officer who becomes a trusted confidante. These relationships add depth to the narrative, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
The series maintains a balance between action-packed sequences and moments of character development, ensuring that the stakes remain high while also providing insight into Honey's internal conflicts and her quest to understand her own identity. As the story progresses, the true extent of Panther Claw's plans and the origins of Honey's creation are gradually unveiled, leading to a climactic confrontation that tests her resolve and the strength of her bonds with her friends.
"Cutie Honey Universe" stays true to the spirit of the original series while updating the story for a modern audience. It combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and action, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise. The series' blend of high-stakes battles, emotional depth, and character-driven storytelling ensures a compelling viewing experience.
Panther Claw, led by the enigmatic Sister Jill, employs a cadre of powerful and often flamboyant villains, each with their own distinct abilities and motivations. The organization's primary goal is to capture Honey and exploit her technology for their own nefarious purposes. Throughout the series, Honey faces off against a series of increasingly formidable adversaries, each encounter revealing more about her origins and the true nature of her powers.
Honey's journey is not just a series of battles; it also delves into her personal growth and relationships. She is supported by a close-knit group of allies, including her childhood friend Seiji Hayami, a journalist who often finds himself caught in the crossfire, and Natsuko Aki, a police officer who becomes a trusted confidante. These relationships add depth to the narrative, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
The series maintains a balance between action-packed sequences and moments of character development, ensuring that the stakes remain high while also providing insight into Honey's internal conflicts and her quest to understand her own identity. As the story progresses, the true extent of Panther Claw's plans and the origins of Honey's creation are gradually unveiled, leading to a climactic confrontation that tests her resolve and the strength of her bonds with her friends.
"Cutie Honey Universe" stays true to the spirit of the original series while updating the story for a modern audience. It combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and action, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise. The series' blend of high-stakes battles, emotional depth, and character-driven storytelling ensures a compelling viewing experience.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Everything About You Is Perfect
2The True Joy of Having Met You
3I Am Made for You
4Pure Beauty
5Till Death Do Us Part
6May Fortune Befall You
7Devotion to You Alone
8Vows of Love
9The Whole World Is Just You and Me
10Thank You for Your Compassion and Encouragement
11You Will Be Mine
12You Will Return with Hope
Cast
- Fancy Honey
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorAkitoshi Yokoyama
- ScriptNatsuko TakahashiJun NaritaYoshiki Ōkusa
- Episode DirectorHiromichi MatanoMakoto SokuzaAkitoshi YokoyamaHideki HiroshimaNaoyoshi KusakaToshiaki KanbaraAtsushi WakabayashiYūji YanaseKyōhei Ōyabu
- MusicMasato Nakayama
- Art DirectorSatoshi Shibata
- Animation DirectorMasahiro SekiguchiToshihide MasudateKazuyuki IkaiMiyako NishidaNoriyoshi YamazakiYoshimi IwataHiromi IshigamiYūichi KarasawaSyūichi IsekiKaho DeguchiKenji YamazakiTeruko Takeshima
- 3D DirectorHiroaki Ohashi
- ProducerKeiji HamadaYutaka KashiwagiKuninori YoshizakiYasuyuki NishiyaDick OgaharaTomomi YokooKenichi NaitōHiromi Sueda
- Sound DirectorTōru Nakano
- Series CompositionNatsuko Takahashi
- StoryboardShinsaku SasakiAkitoshi YokoyamaKumiko HabaraMie ŌishiYūji Yanase
- Unit DirectorAkitoshi YokoyamaMoe KodamaYūji Yanase
- Character DesignToshihide MasudateMiyako NishidaSyūichi Iseki
- Chief Animation DirectorMasahiro SekiguchiToshihide MasudateMiyako NishidaKaho Deguchi
- Art designSatoshi Shibata
- Director of PhotographyYūjirō Yamane
- Original creatorGō Nagai
Production
- Animation ProductionAshi Productions
Relations
Anime overview
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 8
“Over Heat, Over Heart”
Ep. 12
“Ai ga Nakucha Tatakaenai: Misty Honey ver." (愛がなくちゃ戦えない)”

