TV-Series
Description
"Birdy the Mighty Decode:02" is the second season of the anime adaptation of Masami Yuki's "Birdy the Mighty" manga. The series continues the story of Birdy Cephon Altera, an intergalactic police officer, and Tsutomu Senkawa, a high school student whose body she accidentally destroys during a mission. Due to this incident, the two share Tsutomu's body, with Birdy taking control when necessary to combat crime.

The narrative in "Decode:02" delves deeper into the complexities of Birdy's missions and the growing bond between her and Tsutomu. The season introduces new antagonists, including Nataru, a mysterious and powerful figure with a personal connection to Birdy. Nataru's actions are driven by a desire to expose the corruption within the Federation, the intergalactic government Birdy serves. This overarching conflict forces Birdy to confront her own beliefs about justice and loyalty.

Tsutomu, meanwhile, struggles with his dual existence and the moral dilemmas posed by Birdy's work. His relationship with Sayaka Nakasugi, a classmate who becomes increasingly suspicious of his behavior, adds emotional depth to the story. The season also explores the backstory of Birdy's partner, Muto, revealing his tragic past and the reasons for his unwavering dedication to the Federation.

The plot is structured around a series of interconnected missions, each revealing more about the characters and the larger conspiracy within the Federation. Themes of identity, justice, and the consequences of power are central to the narrative. The action sequences are balanced with moments of introspection, as the characters grapple with their roles in a morally ambiguous universe.

"Birdy the Mighty Decode:02" builds on the foundation of the first season, expanding the scope of the story and deepening the character development. The interplay between Birdy and Tsutomu remains a focal point, showcasing their evolving partnership and mutual growth. The season concludes with a resolution to the immediate threats while leaving room for further exploration of the series' rich universe.
Information
Birdy the Mighty Decode:02
鉄腕バーディー DECODE:02
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/09/2009 – 03/27/2009
Categories
Genre
Action
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1After All
2Simple Twist of Fate
3Somewhere in Time
4Tears Are Not Enough
5Before It's Too Late
6A Prisoner of the Past
7We Will Meet Again
8Falling in Love with Love
9Space, Time, and You
10It Never Entered My Mind
11Both Sides Now
12Before Long
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Staff
  • Director
  • Script
    Miya Asakawa
    Seishi Minakami
    Fumihiko Takayama
    Hiroshi Ōnogi
  • Episode Director
    Takayuki Tanaka
    Naotaka Hayashi
    Takahiro Harada
    Kazuomi Koga
    Yūichirō Tsutsumi
    Kōichi Hatsumi
    Nobuharu Kamanaka
  • Music
    Yūgo Kanno
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yūsuke Tanaka
    Ryo-timo
  • Mechanical design
    Yoshinori Sayama
    Hiroyuki Terao
  • Cgi Director
    Eiji Inomoto
  • Executive producer
    Hideo Katsumata
  • Original creator
    Masami Yūki
  • Series Composition
    Seishi Minakami
    Hiroshi Ōnogi
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Morita
    Masahiro Sekino
    Kazuma Fujimori
    Takayuki Tanaka
    Norio Matsumoto
    Naotaka Hayashi
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Kazuomi Koga
    Shingo Yamashita
  • Unit Director
    Shingo Yamashita
  • Character Design
    Ryo-timo
  • Animation Director
    Junko Watanabe
    Masahiro Hamamori
    Hideki Yamazaki
    Mika Yamamoto
    Yūsuke Tanaka
    Satoru Nakaya
    Isao Hayashi
    Ryōma Ebata
    Tomoyuki Niho
    Mizuka Takahashi
    Shingo Yamashita
    Ryo-timo
    Takayuki Hanyū
    Maki Kōno
    Jun Ishikawa
    Ryōichi Nakano
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Director of Photography
    Takeshi Katsurayama
  • Producer
    Masae Minami
  • Art Director
    Takeshi Satō
Production
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures