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Satelight
is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the ''Macross'' franchise. The company's Representative Director is Michiaki Satō. Noted anime director and creator Shōji Kawamori is a Special Adviser at the studio. The name Satelight consists of ''S'' for Sapporo, ''A'' for Animate, ''T'' for Technology and ''E'' for Entertainment. History The studio was founded in late 1995, in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, their first project being ''Bit the Cupid'', the world's first fully digitally-animated television series. In 1996, the studio's next project was producing the CG animation for Group TAC's '' Īhatōbu Gensō: Kenji no Haru''. It soon established a production studio in 1998 in Suginami, Tokyo. The studio soon produced their first television series, Kawamori's '' Chikyū Shōjo Arjuna'', in 2001. In 2006, the studio changed its headquart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Symphogear
is a Japanese anime television franchise animated by Satelight. The original season aired on Tokyo MX between January and March 2012. The second season entitled ''Symphogear G'' aired between July and September 2013, The third season, ''Symphogear GX'', aired between July and September 2015, and the fourth season, ''Symphogear AXZ'', aired between July and September 2017. The fifth and final season, ''Symphogear XV'', aired between July and September 2019. A manga adaptation was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's ''Newtype Ace'' magazine between November 2011 and April 2013. A smartphone game titled ''Symphogear XD UNLIMITED'' was released in June 2017 in Japan. Plot Two idols, Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amō, collectively known as Zwei Wing, battle against an alien race known as Noise using armor known as Symphogear, which uses the power of music to counteract the Noise's destructive capability. However, Kanade sacrifices herself to protect a girl named Hibiki Tachibana, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macross Frontier
is a Japanese anime television series and the third Japanese anime television series set in the ''Macross'' universe. It was broadcast on MBS from April 4, 2008 to September 26, 2008. ''Macross Frontier'' is the story of a human space colony fleet trying to find a habitable planet near the center of the Milky Way. The story focuses on three young adults (a famed pop singer, a private military pilot, and a rising pop singer) and the events that occur around them as the fleet faces a crisis of alien origin. Plot The series features the 25th New Macross-class Colonial Fleet, dubbed the ''Macross Frontier'', en route to the galactic center. This heavily populated interstellar fleet (consisting of numerous civilian vessels and their military escorts) contains a makeup of both human occupants and their Zentradi allies. As such, many of the ''Macross Frontier'''s companion vessels appear to merge more metallic Human designs with organic Zentradi aesthetics. ''Macross Fron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shugo Chara!
, also known as ''My Guardian Characters'', is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series created by the manga author duo, Peach-Pit. The story centers on elementary school girl Amu Hinamori, whose popular exterior, referred to as "cool and spicy" by her classmates, contrasts with her introverted personality. When Amu wishes for the courage to be reborn as her would-be self, she is surprised to find three colorful eggs the next morning, which hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su. ''Shugo Chara!'' is serialized in the magazine ''Nakayoshi'' and published by Kodansha in Japan. Del Rey Manga, Del Rey has licensed the English language manga rights, releasing the first volume on March 27, 2007. It won the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for best children's manga. ''Shugo Chara!'' has also been adapted into a fifty-one episode anime television series of the same title produced by Satelight under the direction of Kenji Yasuda and debuted on October 6, 2007 on TV Tokyo. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koi Suru Tenshi Angelique ~ Kagayaki No Ashita ~
is a spinoff anime series of the Angelique series. and its sequel were directed by Susumu Kudo and animated by Satelight. Plot The story is about a country girl, Ange who is insecure and does not realise the power she possesses until she is invited to a sacred land along with 99 girls who is invited by 9 guardians. The guardians reveal that among them is the legendary etoile who is destined to carry out a mission of saving a galaxy. The etolite will shine brightly when visible. Ange's life changes as she is revealed to be actually a male legendary etolite . Media Anime Koi suru Tenshi Angelique: Kokoro no Mezameru Toki ''Koi suru Tenshi Angelique: Kokoro no Mezameru Toki'' was released by Satelight between July 8, 2006 and September 30, 2006. It uses two pieces of theme music. The opening theme is "Infinite Love" by Granrodeo and the ending theme is "Dearest You" by 2Hearts. Koi suru Tenshi Angelique: Kagayaki no Ashita ''Koi suru Tenshi Angelique: Kagayaki no Ashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glass Fleet
, subtitled ''La Légende du Vent de l'Univers'' (lit. ''the Legend of the Wind of the Universe''), is an anime television series, co-animated by Satelight and Gonzo and produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), GDH and Sotsu Agency, which first aired in Japan on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation from April 4, 2006 and September 21, 2006. It spanned a total of 26 episodes, with an alternate episode 17 also being released. The series was also later broadcast by the anime television network Animax across its English-language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia as well as its other networks worldwide. The series, directed by Minoru Ōhara and written by Shōji Yonemura, features original character designs from Okama. The mechanical designs for the series are provided by Shōji Kawamori and Kazutaka Miyatake with Yutaka Izubuchi being the concept advisor. Overview The series follows a war occurring in a galaxy ruled by the tyrannical se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamichama Karin
is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Koge-Donbo about a seventh grade girl named Karin who finds out that she can transform into a goddess. The series began as a manga first serialized in January 2003. Kamichama Karin was serialized in the Japanese shōjo manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' and published by Kodansha. While the first manga series ended at seven Tankōbon, bound volumes, a second titled ''Kamichama Karin Chu'' (''Little goddess Karin kiss'') began serialization in the same magazine in July 2006, and as of April 2008, the series ended with seven bound volumes being released. ''Kamichama Karin'' has been licensed in North America by Tokyopop. Del Rey Manga published ''Kamichama Karin Chu'' between June 24, 2008 and January 26, 2010. An anime series based on the original manga was produced by TV Tokyo, Nihon Ad Systems, NAS, and Pony Canyon, animated by Satelight, and directed by Takashi Anno. It aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 2007. Plot Karin Hanaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engage Planet Kiss Dum
is a mecha anime series, directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka and Eiichi Satō, and produced by Aniplex and Satelight. It premiered in Japan from April 3, 2007 on TV Tokyo. Bandai Visual USA originally held the license, but was never released before they shutdown. Maiden Japan have rescued the license and plan to release it in North America by 2018. Storyline In A.D. 2031, humans are enjoying a prosperous existence until strange life forms called Hadeans appear. They suddenly begin to multiply and assault the human population. As a countermeasure, mankind organizes the N.I.D.F. (Neo International Defense Force) to investigate the Hadeans and protect themselves. A fighter pilot, Aiba Shu, begins to become involved in the battle against the life-forms. Rurika Yuno, one of Earth's foremost scientists, investigates the Hadeans and hears rumors about the "Book of the Dead." What is the secret of this book, and what relation does it have to the Hadeans? Now, the fight for mankind's sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heat Guy J
is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by ''Escaflowne'' director Kazuki Akane and animated by Satelight. ''Heat Guy J'' was licensed and distributed in the U.S. in 2003 by Pioneer (which subsequently became Geneon Entertainment). It was re-released by Funimation in the fall of 2009. The first 13 episodes of the show were also broadcast on the cable channel MTV2. A one volume manga was created based on the series, and was licensed and distributed by Tokyopop. The show was picked up for a UK DVD release by Manga Entertainment starting in March 2006. It was packaged in double DVD sets to make up for the long delayed release of the series. Plot ''Heat Guy J'' chronicles the adventures of a young Special Services officer named Daisuke Aurora and his android partner known simply as "J". The pair live and work in the fictional, futuristic Metropolis of "Judoh" (Jewde), where the understaffed and underfunded Special Services Division of the Bureau of Urban Safety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genesis Of Aquarion
, also known simply as ''Aquarion'' is a Japanese anime television series written and directed by Shoji Kawamori, produced by Satelight. Set in the future, a giant fighting machine called the Aquarion is humanity's only effective weapon in the fight against the technologically advanced species called the Shadow Angels. ''Aquarion'' was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 4 to September 26, 2005. An alternate retelling of the television series, the ''Genesis of Aquarion'' OVA, premiered on May 25, 2007. The television series is licensed in North America by Funimation. On April 27, 2009, the series made its North American television debut on the Funimation Channel. A sequel to the series titled was announced on February 25, 2011, and aired in 2012. Sunday, 25 September 2022 Plot Twelve thousand years in the past, mankind was at mercy of the mythical creatures known as , immortal winged beings with overwhelming powers and technology. That is, until one of their kind, Apollonius, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōji Kawamori
is a Japanese anime creator and producer, screenwriter, visual artist, and mecha designer. He is best known for creating the ''Macross'' mecha anime franchise and the ''Diaclone'' toyline, which were in turn the basis for the ''Robotech'' and ''Transformers'' franchises, respectively. He is also known for creating ''The Vision of Escaflowne'' anime series. He pioneered several innovative concepts in his works, such as transforming mecha (including the VF-1 Valkyrie in ''Macross'' and Optimus Prime in ''Transformers'') and virtual idols (including Lynn Minmay and Sharon Apple in the ''Macross'' franchise). His work has had a significant impact on popular culture, both in Japan and internationally. Personal life Shoji Kawamori was born in Toyama, Japan in 1960. Later in his youth he attended Keio University in the late seventies and in the same years as ''Macross'' screenwriter Hiroshi Ōnogi and character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, where they became friends and founded a ''Mob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth Girl Arjuna
is a Japanese anime television series created by Shoji Kawamori. The series follows Juna Ariyoshi, a high school girl chosen to be the "Avatar of Time" and entrusted with saving the dying Earth. ''Arjuna'' aired for 12 episodes on TV Tokyo from January to March 2001. The DVD release ("''Arjuna'': Director's Cut") featured remastered video and sound, and a previously unbroadcast "Chapter 9". Plot The story opens with Juna telling her boyfriend Tokio that she feels too cramped in the city, and deciding to take a trip to the Sea of Japan. On the drive, they get in an accident caused by a large, invisible worm-like creature and Juna dies. As her spirit leaves her body, Juna sees the dying Earth. The planet's suffering is visualized by worm-like creatures similar to the one that caused the accident that killed her. Known as the Raaja, they vary in size, from microscopic bacteria to those entwining the planet. A young boy named Chris appears before Juna and offers to save her life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galaxy Angel Rune
is a sequel to the games, anime, and manga franchise of Galaxy Angel, and is the continuation of BROCCOLI's ''Project G.A.''. It features a brand new cast of Angels called the Rune Angel Troupe, and according to the game ''Galaxy Angel II: Zettai Ryōiki no Tobira'', is set 4 years after the end of the previous game, ''Galaxy Angel: Eternal Lovers''. In this sequel, due to the development of a method to cross-dimensions at the end of ''Galaxy Angel: Eternal Lovers'', a new dimension called NEUE was discovered, which is linked to EDEN through a space called ABSOLUTE, a central hub to which all dimensions are linked. This hub cannot be operated by most people however, and currently, the only person who can is the Moon Angel Troupe's Milfeulle Sakuraba. Since the operation of the hub involves opening gates between different dimensions, those with the ability to do so are called "gate keepers". The new Rune Angel Troupe features Emblem Frames from NEUE and is the successor to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
