The appeal and evaluation of Night Wizard: A world where fantasy and battle intersect

Night Wizard: A tale of unconventional battles

"Night Wizard" is a TV anime series that aired in 2007, originally a tabletop RPG game by Takeshi Kikuchi and FEAR. This work has a world view that goes beyond common sense and a spectacular story development that draws viewers in. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of "Night Wizard", as well as recommended points.

Broadcast information

"Night Wizard" was broadcast from October 2 to December 25, 2007. The broadcasting stations were UHF and Kids Station, and the broadcasting times for each station are as follows.

• TOKYO MX: October 2, 2007 to December 25, 2007, every Tuesday from 26:00 to 26:30
• Chiba TV: October 2, 2007 to December 25, 2007, every Tuesday from 26:00 to 26:30
• TV Aichi: October 2, 2007 to December 25, 2007, every Tuesday from 26:58 to 27:28
• TV Osaka: October 3, 2007 to December 26, 2007, every Wednesday from 26:55 to 27:25
• Teletama: October 6, 2007 to December 29, 2007, every Saturday from 26:00 to 26:30
• Kids Station: November 5, 2007 to February 4, 2008, every Monday from 24:00 to 24:30

The series will consist of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

story

When the crimson moon rises in the sky, the common sense we know crumbles and the truth is revealed. The world we live in, Earth, is protected by a barrier called "common sense". However, taking advantage of the gaps in this ever-changing common sense, beings with extraordinary powers called Emulators from the outside world invade. In front of them, weapons created by the common sense of science are completely useless. However, there are those who have the power to oppose them... They are the Night Wizards. The demon kings of the underworld who are trying to rule the world have been trying to invade the human world for many years, but in April of 200X, the battle intensified and entered into a war called "Magical Warfare". The person who is destined to have the power to end this war is the heroine, Shiho Elise. This story begins when she awakens as a Night Wizard and obtains one of the jewels... In the battle to obtain the jewel, their friendship deepens and the mystery of Elise is revealed... A chaotic and epic(?) battle involving the school, the demon realm, and space is about to begin.

Commentary

A TV anime based on the tabletop RPG "Night Wizard." The Demon Lords of the Underworld have been trying to invade the human world for many years. In April 200X, a war called "Magical Warfare" began. Hiiragi and the other Night Wizards fight to collect the "Jewel of the Seven Virtues" that can put an end to the war!

cast

• Renji Hiiragi: Naoki Yanagi
• Akabane Kureha: Sato Rina
• Himuro Tomo: Hidema Kogure
• Shiho Ellis: Miyazaki Uguisu
• Veil Zephyr: Yuko Goto
• Lion Gunter: Ryoko Yuzuki
• Angelot: Hideaki Kogure
• Kirihito: Akino Watanabe

Main Staff

• Original work: Takeshi Kikuchi, FEAR (published by Enterbrain)
• Director: Yusuke Yamamoto
• Series Composition: Ayuna Fujisaki
• Character design: Hiroyuki Ishida
• Character design: Tomoyuki Shimotani, Mikako Miki
• Demon King design cooperation: Poporucha
• MONO design: Kazuhiko Shibuya
• Clothing design: Mikaki Mikako
• Chief animation director: Tomoyuki Shimotani
• Color design: Chie Tanimoto
• Art director: Yukie Abe
• Director of photography: Takayuki Wada
• Edited by: Kentaro Tsubone
• Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
• Music: TAMAYO, Takashi Hamada
• Music production: 5pb.
• Sound Production: Omnibus Promotion
• Music producers: Junsei Morita, TAMAYO
• Producers: Mamoru Minagawa, Naomi Sudo, Kenta Suzuki, Kazuhiro Ichikawa
• Animation producer: Fumio Kaneko
• Animation Production: Hal Film Maker
• Produced by: NW.FP (HAL, TYO, Kids Station, Enterbrain, 5pb.)

Main Characters

• Renji Hiiragi: One of the night wizards who was asked to protect Eris, a boy who uses magic swords. Nicknamed "The Falling Man." A student at the private Teruaki Academy, he is Kureha's childhood friend. He cannot stand up to Anzelotte or Kureha. He uses a magic sword as his weapon.
• Akabane Kureha: One of the night wizards who was asked to protect Eris, she is an onmyoji girl. She is a student at the private Teruaki Academy and was born into a family of onmyoji. She is energetic, but has a slightly rough and straightforward personality. She uses a Hamayumi bow.
• Himuro Akari: One of the night wizards who was asked to protect Eris, she is an enhanced human girl. She belongs to the mercenary agency, Extermination Company, and was raised in their special educational institution. Her weapon is the Gunner's Broom.
• Shiho Ellis: A mysterious girl who transferred to the private Teruaki Academy. She has the ability to find jewels. She has a gentle personality, but also has a stubborn side. In fact, she is hiding a serious secret that she is not even aware of...
• Veil Zephyr: One of the demon kings who is after the "Jewel of the Seven Virtues". She has the appearance of a 16-year-old girl. She goes by the nickname "Bell". She has a competitive and ruthless personality. She is after Eris to prevent the resurrection of Shaimar, the great demon king with seven wings.
• Lion Gunta: One of the demon kings who is with Bell. She has the appearance of an 18-year-old girl. She is commonly known as "Lion". She always carries a book that contains all kinds of secrets. She has a blank expression and speaks quietly with her emotions suppressed.
• Anzelotte: The guardian of the world who makes various requests to Hiiragi that he has no right to refuse. A girl with immense power. However, that power is forbidden by a higher being (God). She is a ruthless character who will make any sacrifice to protect the world.
• Kirihito: A mysterious boy wearing the uniform of the private Teruaki Academy Junior High School. When he went to search for the jewel on the moon's surface, he saved Eris from a group of white rabbits. Since then, he has frequently appeared before Eris and her friends. What is his purpose and true identity...?

subtitle

• Episode.01: "Moon Box" ~Red Moon, Blue Eyes~ (2007/10/02)
• Episode.02: "The Falling Man" ~The World is Under Attack~ (2007/10/09)
• Episode.03: "Two Flames" ~Falling Magallanica~ (2007/10/16)
• Episode.04: "Kirihito" ~Encounter on the Moon~ (2007/10/23)
• Episode.05: "Isolated Island" ~Two Magic Sword Users~ (2007/10/30)
• Episode.06: "Nightmare" ~Elise does not wake up~ (2007/11/06)
• Episode.07: "A Small Bond" ~Eris's Gift~ (2007/11/13)
• Episode.08: "Flying Through the Times" ~Tower of Girls~ (2007/11/20)
• Episode.09: "Pandora's Box" ~Bell vs. Angelot~ (2007/11/27)
• Episode.10: "God of Destruction" ~Carneades' Board~ (2007/12/04)
• Episode 11: "Fragments of Memory" - Dancing in Fantasy - (2007/12/11)
• Episode.12: Goodbye (2007/12/18)
• The Last Episode: Happy Birthday (2007/12/25)

Theme songs and music

• OP1: KURENAI
  • Lyricist: Masami Okui
  • Composer: Masami Okui
  • Arrangement: MACARONI☆
  • Vocals: Miyazaki Uguisu
• ED1: Erinyes
  • Lyricist: TAMAYO
  • Composer: TAMAYO
  • Arrangement: BETTA FLASH
  • Sung by: BETTA FLASH

Evaluation and Impressions

"Night Wizard" is a work based on a tabletop RPG, and its unique world view and character settings are appealing. In particular, the story of the battles that go beyond common sense and the jewel are elements that draw the viewer in. Below, we will give a detailed evaluation and review of the work.

Story and development

The story of "Night Wizard" is characterized by a worldview that goes beyond common sense and a spectacular development. When the crimson moon rises in the sky, common sense crumbles and the truth is exposed, giving viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the battle between Night Wizard and the demon kings of the underworld develops into a war called "Magical Warfare," adding tension and thrill to the story.

In particular, the scene where the heroine, Eris Shiho, awakens as a night wizard and obtains the jewel is a very memorable beginning to the story. Eris's growth, the deepening of friendships, and the gradual revelation of her secrets are important elements that draw the viewer into the story.

character

The characters in "Night Wizard" are all unique and charming. In particular, the members of Night Wizard, such as Hiiragi Renji, Akabane Kureha, and Himuro Akari, have different abilities and backgrounds, bringing diversity to the story. The characters' settings are also well-detailed, such as Hiiragi Renji's nickname "The Falling Man," Kureha's energetic and straightforward personality, and Akari's special abilities as an authentic human.

The characters on the Demon King's side are also fascinating, with contrasting characters such as Veil Zephyr's ruthlessness and Leon Gunta's lack of expression adding excitement to the story. Anzelot's ruthless personality and Kirihito's mysterious presence also leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Animation and Music

The animation for "Night Wizard" was produced by Hal Film Maker, and the character and demon king designs are very sophisticated. In particular, the character designs by Tomoyuki Shimotani and Mikako Miki succeed in bringing out the individuality of the characters. In addition, the MONO design by Kazuhiko Shibuya and the clothing design by Mikako Miki also enrich the worldview of the work.

Musically, the music by TAMAYO and Takashi Hamada enhances the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the opening song "KURENAI" and the ending song "Erinyes" are powerful songs that reflect the theme of the work and resonate with the hearts of viewers. Miyazaki Uguisu's singing voice and BETTA FLASH's performance also enhance the appeal of the work.

Recommended points

"Night Wizard" is a recommended work for the following reasons:

A unique worldview

The world of "Night Wizard" is characterized by battles that go beyond common sense and stories surrounding jewels. When the crimson moon rises in the sky, common sense crumbles and the truth is revealed, providing viewers with a fresh surprise. In addition, the battle between Night Wizard and the Demon Lords of the Underworld develops into a war called "Magical Warfare," adding tension and thrill to the story.

Charming characters

The characters in "Night Wizard" are all unique and attractive. In particular, members of the Night Wizards such as Renji Hiiragi, Kureha Akabane, and Akari Himuro bring diversity to the story with their different abilities and backgrounds. The characters on the Demon King's side are also attractive, and contrasting characters such as Veil Zephyr's ruthlessness and Rion Gunta's lack of expression add excitement to the story.

Polished animation

The animation for "Night Wizard" was produced by Hal Film Maker, and the character and demon king designs are very sophisticated. In particular, the character designs by Tomoyuki Shimotani and Mikako Miki succeed in bringing out the individuality of the characters. In addition, the MONO design by Kazuhiko Shibuya and the clothing design by Mikako Miki also enrich the worldview of the work.

Powerful music

The music for "Night Wizard" was created by TAMAYO and Takashi Hamada, and enhances the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the opening song "KURENAI" and the ending song "Erinyes" are powerful songs that reflect the theme of the work and resonate with the hearts of viewers. Miyazaki Uguisu's singing voice and BETTA FLASH's performance also enhance the appeal of the work.

Conclusion

"Night Wizard" draws viewers in with its unique worldview, fascinating characters, and sophisticated animation and music. In particular, the story of the battles that defy common sense and the jewel will give viewers fresh surprises. The story also develops in a fascinating way, with the characters' personalities and growth, and the deepening friendships. The animation and music are of high quality, making it an overall worthwhile work. Be sure to watch "Night Wizard" and experience its charm for yourself.