TV-Series
Description
"Virus Buster Serge" is a 12-episode anime series set in a futuristic world where humanity faces a deadly threat from mysterious creatures known as "Lucifer Awakenings." These beings are the result of a catastrophic event caused by the "Lucifer Virus," a bio-engineered pathogen that transforms humans into monstrous entities. The story centers on Serge, a young man who becomes a "Virus Buster," a specialized agent tasked with combating the Lucifer Awakenings and protecting humanity.

Serge is recruited into the Virus Busters organization, a secretive group equipped with advanced technology and weapons designed to neutralize the Lucifer Awakenings. Alongside his partner, the enigmatic and skilled fighter Reiko, Serge undergoes rigorous training and missions to confront the growing threat. The series explores the dynamics of their partnership, as well as the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by the Lucifer Virus and its effects on humanity.

As the story progresses, Serge and Reiko uncover deeper layers of the conspiracy surrounding the Lucifer Virus. They encounter various factions, including rogue scientists, government agencies, and other Virus Busters, each with their own agendas. The narrative delves into themes of identity, survival, and the consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation. The Lucifer Awakenings themselves are portrayed as tragic figures, former humans whose transformations are often involuntary and irreversible.

The series builds toward a climactic confrontation with the origins of the Lucifer Virus, revealing the involvement of powerful entities and the potential for a global catastrophe. Serge and Reiko must navigate a web of betrayal, sacrifice, and difficult choices to prevent the virus from spreading further. The anime balances action-packed sequences with moments of introspection, highlighting the personal struggles of its characters as they grapple with their roles in a world on the brink of collapse.
Information
Virus Buster Serge
ウイルス
Virus
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Date: 10/02/1997 – 12/19/1997
Categories
Genre
ActionCrime
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Cutthroat Puppets
2The Path Via Hell
3We Stand Alone
4Deep Down Exposure
5Incubating the Succubus
6Behold Change Or Die
7Another Boy Missing
8Behold Change Or Die II
9Reactivate the Body
10The Struggle Within
11Blend the Strength
12To Have and to Hold
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Composition
    Kazuhiko Soma
    Jiro Kaneko
  • Storyboard
    Shin Matsuo
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Seiji Handa
    Takahiro Okao
    Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Tadashi Abiru
    Masami Ōbari
  • Music
    Toshiyuki Omori
  • Mecha design
    Natsuki Mamiya
  • Producer
    Kazuhiko Inomata
    Takehiko Aoki
    Tomoko Mawatari
  • Character Design
    Masami Ōbari
  • Screenplay
    Seishi Minakami
    Seiji Handa
    Tomoyasu Okubo
    Kengo Asai
    Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Jiro Kaneko
    Masami Ōbari
  • Episode Director
    Hideki Tonokatsu
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Kiyoshi Murayama
    Takashi Tomioka
    Shinya Hanai
    Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Suzuki Kyandoro
    Masami Ōbari
    Yūki Kinoshita
  • Animation Director
    Naoyuki Konno
    Hiroyuki Kanbe
    Kōichi Taguchi
    Shinsuke Ishikawa
    Fuminori Kizaki
    Yōichi Ueda
    Suzuki Kyandoro
    Masami Ōbari
    Kenichi Hamazaki
    Meiju Maeda
    Yūki Kinoshita
  • Sound Director
    Toshiki Kameyama
  • Director
    Masami Ōbari
  • Art Director
    Shunichirō Yoshihara
Production
  • Production
    d-rights