Movie
Description
"Psychic School Wars" is a supernatural drama that centers around a group of high school students who discover they possess psychic abilities. The story unfolds in a typical Japanese high school setting, where the protagonist, Nenji Nagahara, begins to notice strange occurrences among his classmates. These events are linked to a mysterious transfer student, Ryouichi Kanzaki, who wields a powerful psychic influence over the school. Kanzaki's arrival triggers a series of events that disrupt the normalcy of the students' lives, as they gradually awaken to their latent psychic powers.

The narrative explores the dynamics between the students as they grapple with their newfound abilities. Nenji, initially a carefree and somewhat apathetic student, becomes increasingly involved in the unfolding mystery. His childhood friend, Atsushi Hayashida, also plays a pivotal role, as does the enigmatic Kanzaki, whose motives remain ambiguous throughout much of the story. The students' powers manifest in various ways, from telekinesis to mind control, and their abilities grow stronger as they become more aware of them.

As the story progresses, the students are drawn into a conflict that transcends their school life. Kanzaki's influence becomes more pronounced, and it becomes clear that he has a larger agenda tied to the students' psychic potential. The group must navigate the complexities of their powers while dealing with the emotional and psychological toll it takes on them. Relationships are tested, alliances shift, and the line between friend and foe becomes blurred.

The climax of the story revolves around a confrontation between Nenji and Kanzaki, as the true nature of Kanzaki's plans is revealed. The resolution of the conflict hinges on the students' ability to harness their powers collectively, leading to a dramatic and emotionally charged conclusion. The narrative delves into themes of identity, power, and the consequences of wielding abilities beyond human understanding, all set against the backdrop of a high school environment that serves as both a microcosm and a battleground for these larger forces.
Information
Psychic School Wars
ねらわれた学園
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 110 min.
Date: 10/20/2012
Categories
Genre
DramaRomance
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
PSI Powers
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Staff
  • Screenplay
    Yuko Naito
    Ryōsuke Nakamura
  • Music
    Shusei Murai
  • Character Design
    Mieko Hosoi
  • Chief Animation Director
    Mieko Hosoi
  • Cgi Director
    Tomohiko Kan
  • Executive producer
    Shin Unozawa
    Yasuo Miyakawa
    Naoki Kitagawa
    Kazutaka Akimoto
    Kōichirō Natsume
  • Director
    Ryōsuke Nakamura
  • Sound Director
    Yōji Shimizu
  • Unit Director
    Tetsuro Araki
    Naomi Nakayama
    Ryōsuke Nakamura
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Hidetoshi Kaneko
  • Animation Director
    Kunihiko Sakurai
    Shigeru Fujita
    Ai Kikuchi
    Shingo Ogiso
    Takeshi Baba
  • Director of Photography
    Shinichi Igarashi
  • Producer
    Fumi Teranishi
    Keiichi Sotomura
    Akiko Yodo
    Hirofumi Kosuga
    Tadashi Hirayama
  • Storyboard
    Ryōsuke Nakamura
Production
  • Animation Production
    Sunrise
  • Production
    Sunrise
    Aniplex
    Shochiku
    Sony Music Entertainment
    Bandai Namco Games
    Nerawareta Gakuen Production Commitee