Mission-E Review: A masterpiece anime with thrilling missions and a deep story

Mission-E: A new battle between people with electromagnetic abilities and the path to coexistence

Broadcast as a television anime series in the summer of 2008, Mission-E tells a new story about electromagnetic wave users. It was written by Sasahara Kaede, directed by Kato Toshiyuki, animated by Studio Deen, and produced by avex entertainment and Studio DEEN. It is a sequel to CODE-E, which aired in 2003, and is set in a world five years later. Mission-E depicts the conflict between the social adaptation and isolation/management of TYPE-E users, and asks the question of whether their fate is conflict or coexistence.

story

In the near future in Japan, TYPE-E users live their lives unaware of their powers. Meanwhile, Miharu, an office worker, is worried about the constant destruction of electrical devices around her. One day, several men appear in front of her and try to take her away, telling her that she is in imminent danger. However, at that moment, two women wearing iridescent body suits appear dashingly, engage the men, and rescue Miharu.

The two women were TYPE-E users, Kimizuka Maori (17 years old) and Ebihara Chinami (22 years old). They were members of OZ, an organization that aims to help TYPE-E users adapt to society, and they had come to help Miharu. Meanwhile, the men who had tried to take Miharu away were members of the Foundation, which advocates the isolation and management of TYPE-E users.

The story revolves around the conflict between OZ and the Foundation. OZ aims for TYPE-E users to adapt to society and live normal lives. On the other hand, the Foundation insists on isolating and controlling them. Through the conflict between these two organizations, the fate of TYPE-E users is depicted.

character

The main characters of "Mission-E" are as follows.

• Kimizuka Maori : A TYPE-E user and an agent of OZ. A 17-year-old girl, she is shy when it comes to socializing, but she looks mature. However, for better or worse, she is a child of her age. Her voice actor is Yuna Inamura.
• Chinami Ebihara : A TYPE-E user and an agent of OZ. She is a 22-year-old woman who is Asori's partner. She is kind-hearted, simple, and timid. She and Kotaro are in a mutual love relationship that is recognized by those around them. Her voice actor is Mai Hashimoto.
• Kujo Sonomi : A key figure in the founding of OZ and the boss of Maori and Chinami. A 22-year-old woman, she was a former classmate of Chinami and her classmates. She is already married and has one child. Her voice actress is Kaori Nazuka.
• Yuma Saihashi : Born into a family that has practiced Shinto for generations, she works as a shrine maiden and also cooperates with OZ. She was a former classmate of Chinami and her friends, and occasionally gives advice to Maori and Chinami. Her voice actor is Risa Mizuno.
• Kotaro Mikoto : Chief of the OZ Hokkaido Research Institute. He is a 22-year-old man who is a science fanatic and a serious person, just as he was in high school. He and Chinami are in a mutual love relationship that is publicly acknowledged by those around them. His voice actor is Katsuhito Nomura.
• Keiko Komatsuna : A health teacher at the high school that Maori attends. A bright and lively 22-year-old woman who is well-liked by the students. She was a former classmate of Chinami and the others, but still does not know about TYPE-E. Her voice actress is Haruko Momoi.

Production Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "Mission-E." The main staff members are introduced below.

• Planning : Hiroyuki Oizumi, Kazunori Noguchi
• Planning cooperation : Monthly Sanza GX (Shogakukan), Gagaga Bunko (Shogakukan)
• Original author : Kaede Sasahara
• Original story : Ichiro Sakaki
• Series Composition : Takuya Sato
• Character design and chief animation director : Tetsuto Saito
• Mechanical design : Eiji Suganuma
• Prop design : Goichi Iwahata, Yoko Kikuchi
• Art director : Kazuhiro Ito
• Color design : Takeshi Mochida
• Director of photography : Seiichi Morishita
• Edited by : Masahiro Matsumura
• Assistant Editor : Sayaka Mita
• Video editing : IMAGICA (Yoshiyuki Tokuyoshi, Ichita Hattori)
• Sound Director : Hozumi Goda
• Sound design : Minoru Yamada (Iina)
• Recording adjustment : Hideaki Kizawa (T&T)
• Recording assistant : Takaren Akashi (Tabac)
• Sound Production : Ducks Production
• Sound Production : Tetsu Hirata, Hiroshi Nishijima
• Recording studio : Tabak
• Music : Kano Kaori
• Music Production : ZOOM FLICKER
• Music production cooperation : Imagine, Yuji Saito
• SF research : Hiroaki Murakami
• Setting production : Hitoshi Yoneoka
• Publisher : Yumiko Harao (“CODE-EX”)
• Publication cooperation : Tokie Komuro, Masahiko Ishikawa, Atsushi Nomura
• Planning cooperation : Shibata Hina (TOE)
• Publicity Producer : Masaya Saito “JUMBO”
• Program cooperation : Yasushi Kubota, Kazuto Matsumura, Masafumi Kawanishi
• Web design : Haruka Kikuchi, Takaki Koyanagi
• Production Manager : Zendai Orimoto
• Producers : Keiichi Matsuda, Asaichi Iizumi
• Executive Producers : Yoshito Takaya, Hiroshi Hasegawa
• Animation Production : Studio Deen
• Director : Toshiyuki Kato
• Production : avex entertainment, Studio DEEN

Broadcast information

"Mission-E" was broadcast from July 8th to September 23rd, 2008. It was available on the following stations:

• Tochigi TV : July 7, 2008 to September 22, 2008, every Monday from 25:05 to 25:35
• Chiba TV : July 7, 2008 to September 22, 2008, every Monday from 26:40 to 27:10
• Gunma Television : July 9, 2008 to September 24, 2008, every Wednesday from 25:00 to 25:30
• Gifu Chan : July 9, 2008 to September 24, 2008, every Wednesday from 25:45 to 26:15
• AT-X : July 10, 2008 to September 25, 2008, every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00
• KBS Kyoto : July 10, 2008 to September 25, 2008, every Thursday from 25:30 to 26:00
• Wakayama Television : July 10, 2008 to September 25, 2008, every Thursday from 25:40 to 26:10
• Nara TV : July 10, 2008 to September 25, 2008, every Thursday from 26:30 to 27:00
• Teletama : July 12, 2008 to September 27, 2008, every Saturday from 26:00 to 26:30
• tvk : July 12, 2008 to September 27, 2008, every Saturday from 28:00 to 28:30
• BS11 : January 3, 2009 to March 21, 2009, every Saturday from 24:30 to 25:00

It was also streamed online, updated every Monday at 12:00 on the BANDAI CHANNEL from July 14 to September 29, 2008.

episode

"Mission-E" consists of 12 episodes. The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Mission 1 : Office Lady Kidnapping Mission! (2008/07/07)
• Mission 2 : Infiltrate a Girls' School! (2008/07/14)
• Mission 3 : The Great Dusk Operation! (2008/07/21)
• Mission 4 : A big operation in the northern lands! (2008/07/28)
• Mission 5 : GOGO WEST Mission! (Part 1) (2008/08/04)
• Mission 6 : GOGO WEST Operation! (Part 2) (2008/08/11)
• Mission 7 : Are you okay? A big operation! (2008/08/18)
• Mission 8 : A slightly dangerous date plan! (2008/08/25)
• Mission 9 : The duo's big reboot mission! (2008/09/01)
• Mission 10 : The Great Mission of the Past! (2008/09/08)
• Mission 11 : Christmas Night Mission! (2008/09/15)
• Last Mission : The Last Final Mission (2008/09/22)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for "Mission-E" are as follows.

• OP1 : E☆Secrets
  • Composer: Kano Kaori
  • Arrangement: Kano Kaori
• ED1 : Feel so Easy!
  • Lyricist: Haruko Momoi
  • Composer: Haruko Momoi
  • Arrangement: Haruko Momoi
  • Vocals: Haruko Momoi
• ED2 : Feel so Easy! Biribiri ver.
  • Lyricist: Haruko Momoi
  • Composer: Haruko Momoi
  • Arrangement: MISSILE CHEWBACCA
  • Sung by: B.B. Girls (Biribiri Girls)
• ED3 : Miracle from You
  • Lyricist: Kano Kaori
  • Composer: Kano Kaori
  • Arrangement: Kano Kaori
  • Sung by: Mayori Kimizuka (Yuna Inamura)

Related Titles

"Mission-E" was produced as a sequel to "CODE-E". "CODE-E" is a science-oriented pure love school romantic comedy anime centered on electromagnetic wave high school girl Chinami and science fanatic Kotaro. "Mission-E" depicts the world five years after "CODE-E", revealing Chinami's powers, her friends, and the full picture of the new heroine.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mission-E" depicts the conflict between the social adaptation and isolation/management of TYPE-E users, providing viewers with deeply moving and thought-provoking elements. In particular, the fate of the TYPE-E users depicted through the conflict between OZ and Foundation leaves a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships are also points not to be missed.

The action scenes are one of the highlights of this work, and the exploits of Asaori and Chinami in their iridescent bodysuits are a visual treat. Furthermore, the music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and the songs by Kano Kaori and Momoi Haruko add depth to the story.

"Mission-E" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of "CODE-E" but also by new viewers. This work, which asks the question of whether the fate of the TYPE-E ability users is conflict or coexistence, has the power to not only make viewers think but also move their hearts. Please watch this work and experience the new battle and path to coexistence of the TYPE-E ability users.