is an original Japanese

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series produced by

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, directed by

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and written by

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. The series aired from January to June 2021.

Plot

The series takes place in the land of , a continent completely surrounded by a massive wall. The people of Lingalind revere the wall as a god, believing that all of existence is contained within and that the wall protects and provides for its inhabitants. While the land consists of several territories, it is mostly dominated by two powerful nations: The , which values intelligence and diplomacy, and The , which values honor and strength. These two nations are in constant conflict with each other over obtaining land and capsules, which are sent from an unknown location once per month and land in predetermined regions of Lingalind, containing provisions and weapons that the people of Lingalind consider gifts from the wall. Some of these capsules contain devices known as Bind Warpers, metallic armbands that allow one to summon and control a giant mechanical armor known as a . A Briheight's appearance and abilities are tied to one's , the thing they believe in above all else. Conviction is also recognized as an energy that flows throughout the world, powering various forms of advanced technology found within Lingalind and granting some people special abilities outside of operating a Briheight. Being defeated in battle while controlling a Briheight causes the user to disappear. One day after a Rakuho is recovered by Rekka forces, a previously unheard-of second Rakuho lands in Edger Village on the outskirts of Lingalind's Iki region. Inside is an amnesiac young man whose only memory is that he is from "beyond the wall." Taking the name "Back Arrow," he seeks to journey back over the wall to restore his memory, entangling himself in the conflict between the two nations.

Production and release

The original

television series was announced on December 28, 2019 and is produced by

. The series is directed by Goro Taniguchi and written by

. Kōhei Tanaka composed the music and character designs are done by

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and Toshiyuki Kanno. The series aired from January 9 to June 19, 2021, with the series running for two cours (seasons). The opening theme is "dawn" performed by

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, while the ending theme is performed by

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. The second opening theme is performed by

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, while the ending theme is "United Sparrows" performed by FLOW.

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licensed the series and is streaming it on its website in North America and the British Isles, in Europe through

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, and in Australia and New Zealand through

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. On April 22, 2021, Funimation announced the series would receive an English dub, with the first two episodes premiering the next day. Following

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's acquisition of

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, the series was moved to Crunchyroll.

Notes

References

External links

Official website
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