The appeal and reviews of "Sacred Seven": A fusion of action and romance

Sacred Seven - A tale of power and bonds

The TV anime series "Sacred Seven," which aired in 2011, is an original work produced by Sunrise. Set in a port town in the Kanto region, it tells the story of Alma, a young man who possesses the power of the Sacred Seven, and the people around him. This work deeply moved viewers by depicting the protagonist's growth through the rampage of his power, his control over it, and his bonds with people.

story

"Sacred Seven" is set in a peaceful port town. A girl named Aiba Ruri appears before Tandouji Alma, who lives a solitary life. Ruri asks Alma to lend her the power of the Sacred Seven, but Alma has a history of using her power to hurt people, so she sends them away. However, only Alma's power can fight against the stone monsters known as "Ashi" that suddenly appear. With Ruri's help, Alma must control her own power and fight the Ashi.

The story reaches its climax when Alma smashes the evil stone with the power imbued with Ruri's thoughts. Ruri's words, "I give you my will," strike a deep chord in Alma's heart, and become the catalyst for him to use his power properly. This story depicts the rampage and control of power, as well as the importance of bonds with people, deeply moving viewers.

character

The main character, Alma Tandouji, is a young man who possesses the power of the Sacred Seven. In the past, he let his power go out of control, and people around him began to shun him. However, after meeting Ruri, he decides to face his power head on. The voice of Takuma Terashima, who plays Alma, realistically expresses the inner conflict of the lonely Alma.

Aiba Ruri is a mysterious beautiful girl who transfers to the same high school as Alma. She is the daughter of the Aiba Foundation and has created an organization to fight against Akuseki. The voice of Nakajima Megumi, who plays Ruri, conveys her strong will and kindness. Ruri's twin sister, Aiba Aoi, had her parents murdered by Akuseki five years ago, and was crystallized when she activated the power of the Sacred Seven. Aoi's existence is also the reason why Ruri decided to fight to eliminate Akuseki.

Onigawara is an evil stone that cooperates with Ruri after being saved by her. He has the ability to detect evil stones and acts as a radar. The voice of Okawa Toru, who plays Onigawara, expresses his humorous personality well. Kagami Makoto is a young man who serves as the butler of the Aiba family and supports Ruri. In battle, he gets into an engagement suit and fights evil stones. Irino Miyu, who plays Kagami, gives the impression of his intellectual side and his bravery in battle.

Ito Wakana is Alma's classmate and the head of the Mineral Club. She is an excellent athlete with excellent grades and a bright personality, but she has a special love for stones. The voice of Ito Kanae, who plays Wakana, conveys her cheerfulness and her love for stones. Yamaguchi Ageha and Akasaki Nanami are also Alma's classmates and belong to the Mineral Club. The voices of Yamaguchi Rie, who plays Ageha, and Akasaki Chinatsu, who plays Nanami, express the individuality of each character well.

The members of the maid squad also play important roles. Manami, Ami, Miho, Rie, Shiori, Lisa, Saori and Yumiko each carry out tasks in the command room and support Ruri and Kagami. Their voice actors also do a great job of bringing out the individuality of each character.

The evil stone human "No. 0" is one of the "Sacred Takers" protected at the Kenbi Research Institute. She has the ability to freely control fire, and is used as a tool by Kenbi when she loses her sanity. The SP is a mysterious girl who provides personal security for Kenbi, and also participates in battles. The voice of the SP, played by Nomizu Iori, conveys her high combat ability and light-heartedness as a part-time worker.

Kenmi Yuji is the director of the Kenmi Laboratory, which studies the power of the Sacred Seven. He develops the Artigem Suit and fights against abusers like Knight. Kenmi's voice, played by Katsuyuki Konishi, shows his intelligence and bravery in battle. Lau Fei Zui is a "Sacred Taker" girl who adores Knight. She donates her own blood to create Knight's serum. Fei's voice, played by Iori Nomizu, shows her deep compassion for Knight.

Knight Terushima is a young man who, like Alma, possesses the power of the Sacred Seven. He uses a special serum and can fight without losing consciousness even in his evil stone state. The voice of Nobuhiko Okamoto, who plays Knight, conveys his cool personality and the intensity of his battles.

Production Staff

"Sacred Seven" was planned and produced by Sunrise and Bandai Visual. The original story was written by Yatate Hajime, the director was Ohashi Yoshimitsu, the series composition was Yoshida Shin, the character designs were by Inomata Mutsumi and Gyoubu Ippei, the character designs were by Senba Yuriko and Nakata Eiji, and the music was by Sahashi Toshihiko. These staff members worked together to create a story of power and bonds.

Broadcast information

"Sacred Seven" was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System, tvk, TV Aichi, TOKYO MX, Teletama, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, Bandai Channel, Niigata Broadcasting, and AT-X from July 2 to September 17, 2011. The 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, left a deep impression on viewers.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode symbolize the development of the story, starting with #1 "Ishi's Awakening" and climaxing with #12 "Sacred Seven". The titles of each episode indicate the progression of the story, depicting Alma's growth and her bond with Ruri.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme was "stone cold" by FictionJunction, and the ending theme was "kiseki" by Yuka Nanri. These songs enhanced the atmosphere of the story and deeply moved the viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Sacred Seven" is a work that depicts the rampage and control of power, as well as the importance of bonds with people. The growth of the main character Alma and her bond with Ruri deeply moved viewers. The characters are rich in personality, and the voice actors' performances are excellent, making the story enjoyable to watch. The music also enhanced the atmosphere of the story, deeply moving viewers.

This is an anime that can be recommended to many viewers as it tells the story of power and bonds. In particular, it is recommended for those who enjoy works that depict the runaway and control of power, and the importance of bonds between people. In addition, it is a work that can be enjoyed for its characters' personalities, the voice actors' performances, and the music, making it a work that can be recommended to a wide range of people.

"Sacred Seven" is an anime that tells the story of power and bonds, and is a work that has touched many viewers. Please watch this work and enjoy the story of Alma and Ruri.