Description
"Noein" is a science fiction anime series that explores themes of quantum physics, parallel universes, and the nature of reality. The story centers on Haruka Kaminogi, a 12-year-old girl living in Hakodate, Japan, who becomes entangled in a conflict between two factions from alternate dimensions. The first faction, La'cryma, is a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to the collapse of the multiverse. The second faction, Shangri'la, seeks to exploit the quantum phenomenon known as the "Dragon Torque" to absorb all possible realities into a single, unified dimension.
Haruka's life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a group of warriors from La'cryma, led by Karasu, a mysterious and brooding figure who claims to be an alternate version of her childhood friend, Yuu Gotou. Karasu and his team are determined to protect Haruka, as she possesses a unique ability to manipulate the Dragon Torque, which is key to either saving or destroying the multiverse. As the conflict escalates, Haruka must navigate the complexities of her relationships with Yuu, Karasu, and her friends, while grappling with the moral and existential dilemmas posed by the war between dimensions.
The narrative unfolds through a series of intense battles, emotional confrontations, and philosophical explorations. The characters are deeply intertwined with the central conflict, each representing different perspectives on the value of existence and the consequences of their choices. Haruka's journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns to harness her abilities and confront the responsibilities that come with them. Meanwhile, Karasu struggles with his identity and the weight of his mission, torn between his loyalty to La'cryma and his connection to Haruka.
The series delves into the intricacies of quantum mechanics, using concepts like superposition, entanglement, and the multiverse to drive the plot. These scientific ideas are woven into the narrative, creating a complex and thought-provoking story that challenges the characters and the audience to consider the nature of reality and the impact of their decisions. The interplay between the personal struggles of the characters and the larger cosmic conflict creates a compelling and multifaceted narrative.
"Noein" balances its high-concept science fiction with intimate character drama, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a chaotic universe. The series is notable for its ambitious storytelling, intricate world-building, and emotional depth, making it a standout entry in the genre.
Haruka's life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a group of warriors from La'cryma, led by Karasu, a mysterious and brooding figure who claims to be an alternate version of her childhood friend, Yuu Gotou. Karasu and his team are determined to protect Haruka, as she possesses a unique ability to manipulate the Dragon Torque, which is key to either saving or destroying the multiverse. As the conflict escalates, Haruka must navigate the complexities of her relationships with Yuu, Karasu, and her friends, while grappling with the moral and existential dilemmas posed by the war between dimensions.
The narrative unfolds through a series of intense battles, emotional confrontations, and philosophical explorations. The characters are deeply intertwined with the central conflict, each representing different perspectives on the value of existence and the consequences of their choices. Haruka's journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns to harness her abilities and confront the responsibilities that come with them. Meanwhile, Karasu struggles with his identity and the weight of his mission, torn between his loyalty to La'cryma and his connection to Haruka.
The series delves into the intricacies of quantum mechanics, using concepts like superposition, entanglement, and the multiverse to drive the plot. These scientific ideas are woven into the narrative, creating a complex and thought-provoking story that challenges the characters and the audience to consider the nature of reality and the impact of their decisions. The interplay between the personal struggles of the characters and the larger cosmic conflict creates a compelling and multifaceted narrative.
"Noein" balances its high-concept science fiction with intimate character drama, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a chaotic universe. The series is notable for its ambitious storytelling, intricate world-building, and emotional depth, making it a standout entry in the genre.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Blue Snow
2Running Away
3Ending
4Friends
5And Then...
6Dimension of Tears
7Important Person
8Secret
9Crossing Time
10Stormy Night
11Chance Encounter
12Battle
13Wish
14Memories
15Shangri-La
16Repetition
17Hesitation
18Bad Dream
19Recollections
20Once More
21Illusion
22To The Future
23The End
24The Beginning
Cast
- Kyouji Koriyama
- TobiRyōko Shiraishi
- Ai Hasebe
- Miyuki Goto
- Isami Fujiwara
- Makoto Shinohara
- Yu Goto
- Miyuki Gotou
- Ryouko Uchida
- Haruka Kaminogi
- Lily
- Ryoko Uchida
- Amamiku
- Haruka
- FukuroRobert M. Klein
- Miho Mukai
- Karasu
- Asuka Kaminogi
- Takuya Mayuzumi
- Fukurou
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorKenji Yasuda
- Script
- Episode DirectorHiroyuki YokoyamaYasuhito KikuchiNorio KashimaShigeki HatakeyamaHiroyuki TsuchiyaTakayuki TanakaKenji YasudaMamoru EnomotoYūji YanaseKiyoshi MatsudaNaoki HoriuchiMegumi Sakai
- Original Concept
- Art DirectorTakeshi Satō
- Art designKazuhiko SuzukiYamako IshikawaKazushige Kanehira
- Cgi DirectorMasato TakahashiHiroshi Yagishita
- Executive producerKatsuharu NagataHisato Usui
- Series CompositionHiroshi Ōnogi
- StoryboardTakeshi MoriShōji KawamoriKazuhiro FuruhashiShinichirō WatanabeHiroyuki MoritaYasuhiro MatsumuraNorio KashimaTsukasa SunagaKatsuyuki KoderaTakayuki TanakaAtsushi WakabayashiKenji YasudaYasuaki Kurotsu
- MusicHikaru Nanase
- Character DesignTakahiro Kishida
- Animation DirectorAtsushi OkudaMasahiro SekiguchiToshimitsu KobayashiFutoshi FujikawaHiroshi ŌkuboAkira TakataYukari KobayashiSatoru UtsunomiyaToshiya WashidaHaruo SotozakiKeiko ImasatoShinsuke TerasawaHideki YamazakiMariko AokiYoshiko ImazatoMitsuru SōmaYoshiko OkudaNorio MatsumotoSatoru NakayaNobuteru YūkiYūichi TakahashiHiroaki KawaguchiKanji NagasakaKensuke IshikawaAtsushi IrieRika MishimaRyōma EbataUsaku MyouchinJuuichi SenpakuMasahiko Komino
- Sound DirectorJin Aketagawa
- Director of PhotographyMaki Ueda
- ProducerAtsushi YamamoriHitoshi Kawamura
Production
- Animation ProductionSatelight
- ProductionSatelightLantisMedia FactoryBandai ChannelToshiba Entertainment
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