Gin'iro no Olynssis
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is a Japanese light novel
created by Hitomi Amamiya, with illustrations by Hisashi Hirai
. It was first serialized in the seinen
magazine Dengeki Maoh
in November 2006. An anime
adaptation directed by Katsumi Tokoro and produced by Toei Animation
aired in Japan from October 5, 2006 to December 21, 2006.
(ABC) on October 5, 2006. It is directed by Katsumi Tokoro and produced by Toei Animation. Other networks such as Tokyo MX TV and Chiba TV
also aired the episodes at later dates. A total of twelve episodes aired, with the last airing on December 21, 2006.
The anime was compiled into six DVD volumes; the limited edition, director's cut editions of the volumes had consecutive monthly releases in 2007. A box set containing all the volumes was released on January 21, 2007.
are used for the anime episodes; one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme is "destiny" by CHiYo, while the ending theme is "Saraba Seishun no Hibi" by the Inazuma Sentai. CHiYo released a single for "destiny" on November 20, 2006, which is the seventh single she has released since her debut.
Light novel
A is a style of Japanese novel primarily targeting junior high and high school students . The term "light novel" is a wasei-eigo, or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or for short...
created by Hitomi Amamiya, with illustrations by Hisashi Hirai
Hisashi Hirai
is a Japanese animator, character designer, and manga artist. He is noted for his work with Sunrise, having worked in Infinite Ryvius, s-CRY-ed, Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny and also Fafner of the Azure...
. It was first serialized in the seinen
Seinen
is a subset of manga that is generally targeted at a 20–30 year old male audience, but the audience can be older with some manga aimed at businessmen well into their 40s. In Japanese, the word Seinen means "young man" or "young men" and is not suggestive of sexual matters...
magazine Dengeki Maoh
Dengeki Maoh
is a Japanese seinen magazine published by ASCII Media Works . It first went on sale on October 27, 2005 and is sold every month on the twenty-seventh. The magazine features information on video games, manga, and light novels...
in November 2006. An anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
adaptation directed by Katsumi Tokoro and produced by Toei Animation
Toei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
aired in Japan from October 5, 2006 to December 21, 2006.
Plot
The story takes place during a fictional future, in the year 3567. During this time, a supernatural barrier called the Olynssis barrier, which disrupts space and time, envelops all of Earth. The planet is also being overrun by organic machines called Gardeners, which seek to exterminate all humans in order to "save and preserve" the planet. Tokito Aizawa is part of a group of hunters who destroys Gardeners and sells the scraps. Although, after encountering a girl named Tea, who constantly calls him "Koichi", and her giant machine, Silver, his life becomes more complicated.Anime
An anime adaptation of the Gin'iro no Olynssis light novel began broadcast on the Japanese television network Asahi Broadcasting CorporationAsahi Broadcasting Corporation
is a regional radio and television broadcaster headquartered in Osaka, Japan, serving in the Kansai region.-Offices:*Headquarters: 1-30, Fukushima Itchome, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan...
(ABC) on October 5, 2006. It is directed by Katsumi Tokoro and produced by Toei Animation. Other networks such as Tokyo MX TV and Chiba TV
Chiba TV
, doing business as , is a Japanese commercial terrestrial television broadcasting company headquartered at 11-25 Miyako-chō 1-chōme, Chūō-ku, Chiba serving Chiba Prefecture but spill-over is received in the neibouring prefectures. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent...
also aired the episodes at later dates. A total of twelve episodes aired, with the last airing on December 21, 2006.
The anime was compiled into six DVD volumes; the limited edition, director's cut editions of the volumes had consecutive monthly releases in 2007. A box set containing all the volumes was released on January 21, 2007.
Episode list
| # | Title | | Original air date |
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Music
Two pieces of theme musicTheme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
are used for the anime episodes; one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme is "destiny" by CHiYo, while the ending theme is "Saraba Seishun no Hibi" by the Inazuma Sentai. CHiYo released a single for "destiny" on November 20, 2006, which is the seventh single she has released since her debut.
Staff
- Director: Katsumi Tokoro
- Series Composition, Scenario: Yuichiro Takeda
- Character Design: Hisashi HiraiHisashi Hiraiis a Japanese animator, character designer, and manga artist. He is noted for his work with Sunrise, having worked in Infinite Ryvius, s-CRY-ed, Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny and also Fafner of the Azure...
- Chief Character Animation Director: Hideaki Maniwa
- Olynssis Mechanical Design: Yoshikazu Miyao, Hitoshi Fukuchi
- Guest Mechanical Design, Chief Mecha Animation Director: Masahiro Shimanuki
- Art director: Takashi Yoshiike
- Colour Design: Tsutomu Tsukada
- Music: Yuugo Kanno
- Planning Collaboration: Hitomi Amemiya, Dengeki MaohDengeki Maohis a Japanese seinen magazine published by ASCII Media Works . It first went on sale on October 27, 2005 and is sold every month on the twenty-seventh. The magazine features information on video games, manga, and light novels...
- Production: Gin-iro no Olynssis Production Committee(Asahi Broadcasting, Nagoya TV, Happinet, Toei AnimationToei AnimationToei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
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