"The Fighting Librarian": A story of warriors who protect the memories of their souls"Tatakau Shisho" is a TV anime series that aired from October 2, 2009 to April 2, 2010, and is based on a light novel by Ishio Yamagata. This work tells the story of "Armed Librarians" who fight to protect the memories of the dead, whose souls are buried underground as "books." Here, we will introduce detailed information about the work, its appeal, and recommended points. Overview"Tatakau Shisho" is based on a light novel series by Yamagata Ishio, published by Shueisha Super Dash Bunko. The animation was produced by david production and directed by Shinohara Toshiya. It consists of 27 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was broadcast on ANIMAX, BS11, and Bandai Channel, and was also streamed online on Bandai Channel. storyIn the world of "The Fighting Librarian," when people die, they become "books." When buried underground, the souls of the dead naturally lose their life force, and when all life force is drained, they crystallize and become "books." These "books" contain all of the memories of the person, and by touching them, you can relive the memories of that person. The "Armed Librarians" are the ones who manage these "books" stored in the New Bantora Library, created by the God of the Past, Bantora. Led by the acting director Hamyuts Meseta, they all have extraordinary combat abilities and knowledge on a par with that of a historian, and it is said to be the most difficult profession to attain in the world. However, in the world they manage, the "God-Drowning Cult" appears, and the story follows the mystery of what their purpose is, as they affirm all desires based on a single, absolute doctrine. Main CharactersThere are many unique characters in "Tatakau Shisho." The main characters are introduced below. HamutzHe is the acting director of the Kandatsu Bantora Library and the strongest armed librarian. He uses his "tentacle thread" ability to send invisible "threads" around to observe his surroundings, and attacks enemies with a catapult. His range is 35km, allowing for ultra-long-distance attacks. Although he usually appears laid-back, he has a cold, ruthless personality. He is voiced by Park Yumi. Matte AlastHe is one of the first-class Armed Librarians and is Hamutz's right-hand man. He uses his ability to predict the future, which allows him to always see two seconds ahead, to dodge enemy attacks and launch precise attacks. He calls himself a natural liar, but he is the youngest Armed Librarian to have achieved this feat. He is voiced by Okawa Toru. MirepochOne of the Armed Librarians, she has the ability to share thoughts, allowing her to communicate with multiple people at the same time, regardless of distance, as long as their face and name match. She is an indispensable presence in the execution of operations. She is such a hardworking person that those around her are terrified when she takes a day off. Her voice actress is Sawashiro Miyuki. NolotyHe is still an apprentice Armed Librarian, and always fights with his bare hands, with the belief that he will never kill anyone. He is so serious that he is called an idiot, and there are some aspects of him that are not suited to being an Armed Librarian, but he is loved by everyone. His voice actor is Haruka Tomatsu. VolkenHe was raised by the previous acting director and is a young man filled with the ideals and sense of justice of an Armed Librarian. He was born with the ability to create clones of himself and can share his powers with others. He fights using a weapon called a dance sword, which is two swords that emerge from a metal ring. He is seen as a potential future acting director. He is voiced by Nakamura Yuichi. subtitleThe subtitles for each episode of "The Fighting Librarian" are as follows:
Theme songs and musicThe theme songs and insert songs for "Tatakau Shisho" are as follows. Opening ThemeOP1 "Declaration of War for the Fallen Kingdom"
OP2 "Ripieno of Starry Sky"
Ending ThemeED1 "Light of Dawn"
ED2 "Dominant space"
Related TitlesThe following works are related to "The Fighting Librarian."
Production StaffThe production staff for "Tatakau Shisho" are as follows:
Evaluation and Appeal"The Fighting Librarian" is a work that is appealing for its unique worldview and deep story development. The story of the "Armed Librarians" who fight to protect the memories of the souls of the dead that become "books" will give viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the personalities and abilities of each character are also attractive, and in particular, Hamutz's ruthlessness and fighting power, Matt Alast's ability to predict the future, and Milepoch's ability to share thoughts are important elements that add excitement to the story. Furthermore, the film also depicts human drama, such as the conflict with the Shindoke cult and the internal conflicts of the armed librarians, and has the power to draw viewers in. The quality of the animation by David Production is also high, with the battle scenes and character expressions being drawn in great detail. Recommended pointsHere are some reasons why we recommend "The Fighting Librarian":
Conclusion"Tatakau Shisho" is a work with many charms, including a unique world view, a deep story, attractive characters, high-quality animation, and a memorable theme song. The story of the "Armed Librarians" who fight to protect the memories of the souls of the dead that become "books" will give viewers a fresh surprise and excitement. Please give it a watch. |
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