"The Mysterious Archives of Dantalian": An emotional journey into the mysterious archives

"The Mysterious Mysteries of Dantalian": A fascinating journey through the world of fantasy books

"Dantalian's Library" is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo and other networks in 2011, and is based on a novel by Gakuto Mikumo, published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. The story depicts the mystery and adventure surrounding a special book called a phantom book, drawing viewers into its unique worldview.

story

The protagonist, Huey Anthony Disward, inherits an old mansion and its collection of books from his late grandfather. During his lifetime, his grandfather was such an avid bibliophile that he traded half of his estate for a single rare book. When Huey visits the mansion to sort out his grandfather's belongings, he meets a girl in the basement. The girl calls herself Darien, is dressed in a jet black dress, and has a large lock hidden on her chest. She is the caretaker of "Dantalian's Library," which contains forbidden mythical books, and holds the key to open the door to the wisdom of demons.

Huey and Darien will face various incidents caused by the Phantom Book. The Phantom Book has the power to change people's fates, and sometimes brings about tragedy. Huey and Darien will solve the mysteries that appear one after another while facing the power of the Phantom Book.

character

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. Darian is a 12-13 year old girl with doll-like beauty, a sharp-tongued character who can also be shy around strangers. She loves fried bread, and shows us her cute side as well. Huey is the only person who can break Darian's seal, and is a brave young man who confronts the Phantom Book incident with her.

Other characters who color the story include the duo of Flamberge and Haru, and the pair of Raziel and the Professor. Flamberge is known as the Silver Reader, and has a mysterious appearance, restrained all over with belts and chains. Her partner, Haru, is too serious and is always teased by Flamberge. Raziel is the Red Reader, who collects phantom manuscripts, and wears an eyepatch with a keyhole on his left eye. She acts together with a mysterious man known as the "Professor."

Production Staff

The Library of Dantalian was animated by GAINAX and directed by Uemura Yasushi. Character design was by Kinoshita Sumie, costume design by BABY,THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT and ALICE and the PIRATES. Art direction was by Yamaga Hiroyuki, color settings by Takaboshi Harumi and Takezawa Satoshi, cinematography by Akamatsu Yasuhiro, editing by Tamura Yuri, sound direction by Iwanami Yoshikazu, and music by Tsuji Akira. This staff worked together to bring the world of the phantom to life.

Broadcast information

The 14 episodes of "Dantalian's Library" were broadcast from July 5th to September 30th, 2011. They were broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Bandai Channel, AniTeleshia, MovieGate, AT-X, and other networks, and each episode was 30 minutes long.

Theme song

The opening theme is "Cras numquam scire", with lyrics by Tsuji Yo, music by Norix Benedictus, and vocals by Yucca feat. Hugh Anthony Disward (Ono Daisuke). The ending theme is "yes, prisoner", with lyrics by Novala Takemoto, music by BANSHEE ALIOUXCE, and vocals by maRIONnetTe. These songs further enhance the atmosphere of the story.

episode

Each episode is a story of mystery and adventure that revolves around a mysterious book. Below are the subtitles of each episode.

• Episode 1: Pop-up Book (2011/07/15)
• Episode 2: The Book of Fetuses (2011/07/22)
• Episode 3: The Book of Wisdom, Episode 4: Moonflower (2011/07/29)
• Episode 5: Book of Conversion (2011/08/05)
• Episode 6 The Magician's Daughter (2011/08/12)
• Episode 7 Scribe Burner (2011/08/19)
• Episode 8 Perfumer (2011/08/26)
• Episode 9 The Book of Equivalence, Episode 10 The Book of Interrelation (2011/09/02)
• Episode 11: Book of Twilight (2011/09/09)
• Episode 12 Fantasy (2011/09/16)
• Episode 13: Raziel's Bookshelf (2011/09/23)
• Episode 14: The Poem of Tomorrow (2011/09/30)

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Mystery of Dantalian" has been highly praised for its unique worldview, fascinating characters, and the story of mystery and adventure surrounding the phantom book. Viewers have commented that "the setting of the phantom book is interesting," "Darian's sharp tongue is addictive," and "the relationship between Huey and Darian is good." Fans of the original novel have also commented that "the anime adaptation has made it even more appealing."

This work is recommended for people who like mysteries and fantasy, and for people who like unique characters. In particular, it is a must-see for people who like the setting of the phantom book. In addition, the original novel is also very interesting, so it is also recommended to read the original novel after watching the anime.

Related information

"The Library of Dantalian" is not only an original novel, but has also been adapted into various media mixes. There is also a comic book version, which is also popular. In addition, many related goods have been released, making them must-have items for fans.

Furthermore, to get a deeper understanding of the worldview of this work, we recommend checking out other works by the original author, Taketo Mikumo. Taketo Mikumo has worked on many other fascinating works, and his unique worldview and storytelling have captivated many fans.

Conclusion

"The Library of Dantalian" is a fascinating story about a journey through the world of phantom books. This work combines unique characters, mystery, and fantasy, drawing the viewer into its unique worldview. This is a must-watch for anyone who likes mystery, fantasy, and unique characters. The original novel is also very interesting, so it is also recommended to read the original novel after watching the anime. "The Library of Dantalian" will provide you with an unforgettable experience.