TV-Series
Description
"Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil" is set in a world where humans and wizards coexist, with wizards possessing magical abilities regulated by strict laws. The story centers on Cecil Sudo, a 17-year-old wizard barrister, a legal professional who defends wizards accused of magical crimes. Cecil is the youngest wizard barrister in history, working at the Butterfly Law Office in Tokyo. Her goal is to ensure fair trials for wizards, who often face prejudice and harsh treatment from the human-dominated legal system.

The narrative explores Cecil’s journey as she navigates complex cases involving magical crimes, often uncovering deeper societal issues and conspiracies. Her cases frequently pit her against the Magical Crime Investigation Bureau (MCIB), an organization tasked with policing wizards. Cecil’s team at the Butterfly Law Office includes a diverse group of colleagues, each with unique magical abilities and personalities. Among them are Kiba, a stoic and skilled investigator; Moyo, a cheerful and resourceful assistant; and Sudo, Cecil’s mentor and father figure, who is also a legendary wizard barrister.

As the series progresses, Cecil’s personal history becomes intertwined with the larger plot. She is revealed to be the daughter of a powerful wizard who was executed for a crime he may not have committed. This connection fuels her determination to seek justice and reform the legal system. The story delves into themes of discrimination, corruption, and the ethical use of magic, as Cecil and her team confront powerful adversaries, including rogue wizards and shadowy organizations manipulating the legal system for their own gain.

The series balances episodic legal cases with an overarching narrative, gradually revealing the complexities of the world and Cecil’s role within it. The interplay between Cecil’s idealism and the harsh realities of the legal system drives the story forward, culminating in a climactic confrontation that challenges her beliefs and resolve. Through its exploration of justice, morality, and the coexistence of humans and wizards, "Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil" presents a thought-provoking and action-packed narrative.
Information
Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil
ウィザード・バリスターズ~弁魔士セシル
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/12/2014 – 03/31/2014
Categories
Genre
ActionComedyCrime
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Magical GirlMechaMagic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Lady Justice: Sword and Scales
2Hard Case
3Love and Hate
4Personality Crisis
5Six Nine
6Hero Show
7Maple Leaf in Canada
8Christopher Charm
9Secret Puzzle
10Imposter
11Shining Cecil
12Judgment
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Script
    Michiko Itou
  • Episode Director
    Yasuhiro Geshi
    Masashi Kudo
    Yoshiaki Okumura
    Hiroaki Nishimura
    Kaoru Yabana
    Masayuki Matsumoto
    Fujiaki Asari
    Noriyuki Nomata
    Mitsutoshi Satō
    Ken Katō
    Hijiri Sanpei
  • Music
    Kayo Konishi
    Yukio Kondō
  • Character Design
  • Chief Animation Director
    Tatsuya Tomaru
    Katsumi Matsuda
  • Mechanical design
    Niθ
  • Cgi Director
    Kazuki Matsui
  • Executive producer
    Hisato Usui
    Atsushi Isoyama
    Yoshihisa Tsuda
    Masaki Uchigashima
    Nobuhiro Ōsawa
    Kazumichi Ueda
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Mamoru Kanbe
    Tsuneo Kobayashi
    Satoru Utsunomiya
    Naoto Hosoda
    Naoyoshi Shiotani
    Shunsuke Tada
    Shinji Itadaki
    Yasutake Ogawara
    Bell Sherwood
    Masahiro Andō
    Jirō Kanai
  • Unit Director
  • Original Concept
  • Art Director
    Kazuo Ogura
  • Animation Director
    Takahiro Tanaka
    Kinji Yoshimoto
    Chizuko Kusakabe
    Tatsuya Tomaru
    Katsumi Matsuda
    Masashi Kudo
    Kenichiro Ogata
    Eiichi Tokura
    Harumi Takagi
    Tomoko Iwasa
    Kazunori Akiyama
    Keita Matsumoto
    Ik Hyun Eum
    Tetsuro Uetake
    Yuki Nishioka
    Bum-Chul Chang
    Lee Ju Hak
    Hyou En Kim
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Myoung Hun Park
  • Sound Director
    Katsunori Shimizu
  • Director of Photography
    Naoyuki Wada
  • Producer
    Kazuaki Morijiri
    Shinichi Nakamura
    Hiroshi Otaru
Production
  • Production
    Pony Canyon
    GENCO
    Showgate
    Udo Partners
  • Animation Production
    Arms