''Solty Rei'' is a Japanese

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television series animated by

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and AIC following the inhabitants of a city where an

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prevents aerial travel. The series aired on

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from October 2005 to March 2006. In April 2006,

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confirmed at

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that it had the rights to distribute ''Solty Rei''. In January 2009, the series made its North American television debut on the Funimation Channel.

Story

Media

Anime

Produced by

and AIC, and directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike, ''Solty Rei'' was broadcast for 24 episodes on

from October 7, 2005, to March 31, 2006. Megumi Hinata (under the name "meg rock") performed the opening theme "Clover", while Tomoe Ohmi performed the ending themes and "Return to Love".

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acquired the rights for distribution of the series in Australia and New Zealand, and released it on six DVD volumes between August 15, 2007 and January 23, 2008. A complete collection, including the OVA as episodes 25 and 26, was released on September 17, 2008.

Manga

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adaptation, titled , illustrated by Takimiya Kazutaka, was serialized in

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's '' Monthly Comic Rex'' from December 9, 2005, to April 8, 2006. A collected volume was released on June 9, 2006.

Other media

A fanbook, , was released by

on July 29, 2006.

Reception

'' Hyper'' comments that " Studio Gonzo are famous for using computer-generated elements along with their traditional cell animation, and this same technique is used fairly frequently on ''Solty Rei''. The hand drawn animation is nicely done and the CGI is good too". ''Hyper'' criticises the CGI graphics showing "the strings" in many sequences that use CGI, "which can be an unwelcome distraction".

References

Sources

* Johnston, Chris. "Solty Rei volume 1". ''Newtype USA''. 6 (1) p. 149. January 2007. .

External links

Official website

''Solty Rei'' from BIGLOBE

''Solty Rei'' Official Blog

''Solty Rei'' Official Website
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