End of Century Occult Academy: A thorough review of school life that unravels the mysteries of strange phenomena!

End of the Century Occult Academy - A world where time slips and mysterious phenomena intersect

In 1999, a private school called Waldstein Academy stands on the Japanese pyramid "Mt. Minakami" in Matsushiro, Nagano Prefecture. Occult phenomena occur one after another at this school, as if drawn by something, and it is called the "Occult Academy". The principal devotes his life to studying the occult, and the students work hard at their studies and research every day. One day, the principal passes away, and his only daughter Maya Kamishiro, who hates the occult, visits the academy. There, she meets Uchida Fumiaki, a self-proclaimed "time agent" from 2012 who was renowned as a former spoon-bending boy. As they encounter various strange phenomena that occur at the academy, the truth behind Fumiaki's time slip to 1999 gradually becomes clear. This story depicts a world where time slips and occult phenomena intersect.

Broadcast information

"End of the Century Occult Academy" was broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates from July 5th to September 27th, 2010. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates, AT-X, Anime One, and Bandai Channel, and was also streamed online. The specific broadcast schedule is as follows:

• TV Tokyo: July 5, 2010 to September 27, 2010, every Monday from 25:30 to 26:00
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: July 5, 2010 to September 27, 2010, every Monday from 26:23 to 26:53
• TV Aichi: July 7, 2010 to September 29, 2010, every Wednesday from 25:58 to 26:28
• TV Setouchi: July 8, 2010 to September 30, 2010, every Thursday from 25:58 to 26:28
• TV Hokkaido: July 9, 2010 to October 1, 2010, every Friday from 26:00 to 26:30
• TV Osaka: July 9, 2010 to October 1, 2010, every Friday from 26:35 to 27:05
• AT-X: July 13, 2010 to October 5, 2010, every Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:00
• Biwako Broadcasting: April 2, 2011 to July 2, 2010, every Saturday from 26:50 to 27:20

Online streaming was provided on Anime One and Bandai Channel, and was updated according to the following schedule.

• Anime One: July 12, 2010 to October 4, 2010, updated every Monday from 12:00
• Bandai Channel: July 20, 2010 to October 12, 2010, updated every Tuesday from 12:00

Production information

The series was created and produced by A-1 Pictures, and directed by Tomohiko Ito. Production support was provided by XEBEC, and the series was co-produced by ANIPLEX and TV TOKYO 7ch digital. The copyright is owned by A-1 Pictures/Aniplex and TV Tokyo.

The main staff includes series composition by Kiyosuke Mizukami, character concept by Gato Asou, character design and general animation director by Takahiro Chiba, prop design by Tomotaka Shibayama, world setting by Yasumitsu Suetake, art director by Yusuke Takeda, cinematography by Takaharu Ozaki, CG director by Ryuta Undo, color design by Takahiro Mogi, editing by Shigeru Nishiyama, sound director by Kazuya Tanaka, sound effects by Yasuyuki Konno, music by Elements Garden, music production by Aniplex, music production cooperation by TV Tokyo Music, music cooperation by Sony Music Entertainment, sound adjustment by Hideaki Kizawa, sound assistant by Hiromi Yoshihara, sound effects assistant by Hiroki Iwatani, and recording studio by STUDIO. T&T, sound production by Dax Productions, assistant editor Kentaro Tsubone, REAL-T in the editing studio, video editors Koji Nakamura and Masaru Kitamoto, planning cooperation by Hiroyuki Kitakubo, planning promotion by Madoka Motoki and Masami Ebiwara, planning and sales producer Osamu Takesue, chief producer Takeshi Ochi, assistant producer Noriko Iwasaki, planning manager Haruyuki Iguchi (TV Tokyo), advertising art by Shigeru Kanematsu and Ryuhei Yoneda, supervision by MU Editorial Department (Gakken Publishing), interview cooperation by Haruyasu Atobe, advertising pro The producer is Abe Candice, the program promotion is handled by Aoki Yosuke (TV Tokyo), promotion is handled by Hayashi Iku, promotional cooperation is handled by Kanaya Shunichiro, web production is handled by Tsuda Takeo and Maruyama Satsuki, the serialization is handled by Monthly Comic Alive (Media Factory Inc.), the production desk is Yonezawa Keisuke, setting production is handled by Tanaka Megumi, producers are Fujimoto Masatoshi and Wada Shinnosuke (TV Tokyo), executive producers are Kawasaki Yukio (TV Tokyo), Katsumata Hideo, and Ochikoshi Tomonori, and animation producer is Hayashi Kenichi.

story

In 1999, a private school called Waldstein Academy stands on the Japanese pyramid "Mt. Minakami" in Matsushiro, Nagano Prefecture. Occult phenomena occur one after another here, as if drawn by something. That's why it's called the "Occult Academy." The principal has dedicated his life to studying the occult, and the students work hard at their studies and research every day. One day, the principal passes away, and his only daughter, Maya Kamishiro, who hates the occult, visits the academy. There, she meets Uchida Fumiaki, a self-proclaimed "time agent" from 2012 who was renowned as a former spoon-bending boy. As they encounter various strange phenomena that occur in the academy, the truth behind Fumiaki's time slip to 1999 gradually becomes clear.

character

The main characters of this work are as follows:

• Maya Kumashiro: The only daughter of the president of the Occult Academy. A cool beauty who hates the occult but is actually very knowledgeable about it. She only shows her sadistic side towards Fumiaki Uchida, who came from the future.
• Fumiaki Uchida: A mysterious person who travels back in time from 2012. In the past, he was celebrated as a genius spoon-bending boy, but now his powers are...
• Kuroki Ami: Maya's childhood friend. Maya drew her interest in the occult and she attends Waldstein Academy.
• Kozue Naruse: Maya and Ami's classmate. She loves the occult. She is very curious and pursues things that interest her, which sometimes makes her go missing. She is very interested in Maya.
• JK: A student at the Occult Academy who is good at dowsing. She's visually kei and Maya finds her suspicious, but she's a skilled artist. By the way, she has a terrible ear.
• Smile: A mechanic at the Occult Academy. He has a smiley face on his work clothes, but he doesn't smile. He uses his strong arms to face problems together with Maya and the others.
• Mikaze Nakagawa: The poster girl of the restaurant "Nakagawa Shokudo" in Matsushiro. Fumiaki fell in love with her at first sight, and comforts Fumiaki as he frequents the restaurant. She is a speed freak who drives a sports car with skillful steering.
• Junichiro Kamishiro: Maya's father and the president of the Occult Academy. He is so absorbed in occult research that his wife and daughter leave home. He dies in the first episode and is possessed by a ghost.
• Chihiro Kawashima: After the death of the president, she supports Maya, the president. She manipulates the man in black. Although she is usually strong, she also has a tendency to be delusional and shows glimpses of her girlish mode, humming poems.

cast

The cast of this film is as follows:

• Maya Kamishiro: Yoko Hikasa
• Fumiaki Uchida: Hiroyuki Mizushima
• Mikaze Nakagawa: Minori Chihara
• Ami Kuroki: Aya Takagaki
• Kozue Naruse: Kana Hanazawa
• JK: Takehito Koyasu
• Smile: Hiroki Takahashi
• Chihiro Kawashima: Yu Kobayashi
• Bunmei-kun: Sayuri Yahagi
• Shigeru Kuroki: Hiroshi Shima
• Akari Okamoto: Inori Minase
• Kengo Okamoto: Yuji Ueda
• Okamoto's wife: Tamako Nohama
• Black Suit: Daisuke Egawa
• Fumiaki's mother: Aya Hisakawa
• Landlord & Diner Lady: Tomoe Keiko
• Taxi Driver: Takashi Matsuyama
• No5: Sumiyoshiya Power
• Scientist: Kazunari Futamata
• Sub-leader: Takuya Kirimoto
• Historian: Jo Aoyama
• Soldier: Kiyoyuki Yanada
• Old detective: Takashi Matsuyama
• Young detective: Hayato Nakata
• Junichiro Kamishiro: Masaaki Yajima

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode.01: Maya's Prophecy (2010/07/05)
• Episode.02: The Advent of BUNMEI (2010/07/12)
• Episode.03: Beautiful wind blows through MIKAZE blows through (2010/07/19)
• Episode.04: The collapse of BUNMEI (2010/07/26)
• Episode.05: KOZUE in the summer (2010/08/02)
• Episode.06: The Journey of Civilization BUNMEI's Distance (2010/08/09)
• Episode.07: Maya's amigo (2010/08/16)
• Episode.08: Mamma AMI～ya! (2010/08/23)
• Episode.09: AKARI of snow (2010/08/30)
• Episode.10: AKARI of fireplace (2010/09/06)
• Episode.11: Maya's death (2010/09/13)
• Episode.12: A thousand winds, the search for beauty (2010/09/20)
• Episode.13: Maya's BUNMEI (2010/09/27)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for this film are as follows:

• OP1: Flying Humanoid
  • Lyricist: Matsukuma Kenta
  • Composer: Kenta Matsukuma
  • Arrangement: Kenta Matsukuma
  • Vocals: Shoko Nakagawa
• ED1: Where You Are
  • Lyrics: Masato Nakayama (Elements Garden)
  • Composer: Junpei Fujita (Elements Garden)
  • Arrangement: Junpei Fujita (Elements Garden)
  • Vocals: Ayahi Takagaki

Related Titles

A related work to this one is "End of Century Occult Academy Video Bonus."

Ratings and Recommendations

"End of the Century Occult Academy" is an intriguing work with a storyline that skillfully combines time travel and occult phenomena. Particular highlights include the relationship between Maya Kamishiro and Fumiaki Uchida, and the students' efforts to unravel the strange phenomena occurring within the academy. Additionally, each character has a strong personality, drawing viewers in. The music is also memorable, with the opening and ending songs helping to liven up the atmosphere of the work.

This work is especially recommended for those who like the occult and time slip stories. It is also suitable for those who want to enjoy the growth of characters and changes in human relationships. It is a compact structure of 13 episodes, so it is possible to watch it all in a short period of time. If you want to enjoy the world where the occult and time slip intersect, you should definitely watch "End of the Century Occult Academy".