OVA
Description
"Nora" is a science fiction anime series set in a dystopian future where humanity has been forced to live in isolated, domed cities due to environmental collapse. The story centers on Nora, a young woman who works as a "Scavenger," a dangerous profession that involves venturing outside the domes to retrieve valuable resources from the desolate wasteland. Nora is driven by a personal mission to uncover the truth about her father’s mysterious disappearance years earlier, which is tied to the enigmatic organization known as the "Eclipse Syndicate."

The Eclipse Syndicate wields significant power within the domed cities, controlling resources and information while maintaining a facade of order. As Nora delves deeper into her investigation, she discovers that the Syndicate is conducting unethical experiments on humans, attempting to create a new breed of beings capable of surviving in the harsh external environment. These experiments are linked to the disappearance of her father, who was once a prominent scientist working for the Syndicate.

Nora’s journey brings her into contact with a diverse group of allies, including Kael, a rogue engineer with a deep distrust of the Syndicate, and Lira, a former Syndicate operative who provides critical insights into the organization’s inner workings. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens not only the fragile balance of the domed cities but also the future of humanity itself. The narrative explores themes of survival, resistance, and the ethical implications of scientific advancement, as Nora and her allies confront the Syndicate’s oppressive regime.

The plot is driven by a series of escalating conflicts, including high-stakes missions outside the domes, internal power struggles within the Syndicate, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they grapple with the consequences of their actions. The story builds toward a climactic confrontation that challenges the characters’ beliefs and forces them to make difficult choices about the future of their world. Through its intricate plot and well-developed characters, "Nora" presents a compelling exploration of a society on the brink of collapse and the individuals fighting to reshape its destiny.
Information
Nora
ノーラ
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 2
Movie/Episode length: 56 min.
Date: 01/21/1985 – 11/21/1985
Categories
Genre
AdventureComedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Nora
2Twinkle Nora Rock Me
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
  • Storyboard
  • Music
    Yuji Ohno
    Vigilante
    Kunitoshi Tojima
  • Character Design
  • Animation Director
    Masami Suda
  • Sound Director
    Noriyoshi Matsuura
  • Director of Photography
    Nobuyuki Sugaya
    Hiroshi Isakawa
  • Producer
    Norio Yamakawa
    Daisaburō Hayashi
  • Script
    Reiko Nakata
  • Episode Director
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Motoaki Suzukawa
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Hidetoshi Kaneko
    Tadami Shimokawa
  • Mecha design
  • Cgi Director
    Takashi Fukumoto
  • Executive producer
    Norio Yamakawa
    Tasaburo Hayashi
    Mataichirō Yamamoto
Production
  • Production
    Filmlink International
  • Animation Production
    Gokūsha
Relations
Anime overview
Music
Opening
“Twinkle Nora Rock Me!”
Ending
“Yumehikō" (夢飛行)”
“Twinkle Nora Rock Me!”