Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke: Evaluation of charming characters and deep story

Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke: Evaluation of charming characters and deep story

"Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" - The Charisma of the Deep and His World

"Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyousuke" is a TV anime series based on Takashi Shiina's popular manga "Zettai Karen Children", which aired on TV Tokyo and other networks from January 7 to March 25, 2013. The 12-episode series is a spin-off of the original manga, depicting Hyobu Kyousuke's past and his struggles, giving viewers a chance to enjoy the story from a new perspective. Below, we will take a deeper look into the appeal and details of this series.

Overview

Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke is set in a world of espers and focuses on the activities of PANDRA, a group of esper criminals led by Hyobu Kyosuke, a "charisma of vengeance with infinite powers within him." Hyobu Kyosuke is a powerful esper with multiple esper abilities, and under his leadership, Pandora aims to "liberate espers from the control of normal people and create a world for espers only." With this philosophy in mind, Hyobu and his friends will face various challenges.

Character Introduction

Hyobu Kyosuke (voiced by Yusa Koji) was born on April 15th, is an Aries, and has blood type O. He is 172cm tall and weighs 56kg, making him an esper with incredible powers that are hard to imagine given his appearance. His abilities range from PK (telekinesis), hypnosis, telepathy, teleportation, and biocontrol, and he is a multi-talented person who fights by combining these abilities. As the leader of Pandora, he is called "Major", always wears a school uniform, and by rotating the badge on his collar, he enters an invincible state called "Unlimited Mode". His strength and charisma are major factors that attract viewers.

Andy Hinomiya (CV: Junichi Suwabe) was born on June 2nd, is a Gemini, and has type A blood. He is a young Japanese man who is 182cm tall and weighs 71kg, and has the special ability to nullify psychic powers. He was incarcerated in the esper prison Deadlock, but was saved by Hyobu and becomes an undercover agent who infiltrates Pandora. His true identity is that of an agent belonging to the United States USEI, and his goal is to find out internal information about Pandora.

Yugiri (CV: Nao Toyama) was born on May 1st, is a Taurus, and has type A blood. She is a young esper girl, 103cm tall and weighing 14kg, with abilities such as telepathy and hypno. However, due to her young age, it is difficult for her to control her abilities, and when stressed, her abilities can go out of control. She admires Hyoubu, and is an active member of Pandora, often acting together with the ESP flying squirrel "Momotaro".

Shiro Maki (voiced by Koji Ochiai) was born on March 11th, is a Pisces, and has blood type O. He is 186cm tall and weighs 82kg. He is Pandora's staff officer, and as a synthesist, he can enhance his carbon hair to fight like tentacles or use it as wings to fly. He plays an important role as Hyobu's right-hand man, supporting Pandora with his wild appearance and calm judgment.

Kano Momiji (CV: Ohara Sayaka) was born on January 5th, is a Capricorn, and has blood type O. She is 180cm tall and weighs 53kg. She is a reliable older sister to Pandora, and can use teleportation and its applied technique "God Hands". As Hyobu's confidant, she exudes a cool and calm demeanor and plays an active role as the leader of the team.

Fujiura Yo (voiced by Hatano Wataru) is a young leader of Pandora, with an unknown date of birth and blood type B. He is 177cm tall and weighs 64kg. He is a PK-based synthetic ability user who attacks by manipulating vibration waves from his mouth. He can also hear and deliver voices from far away. He calls Hyoubu "old man" and, contrary to his frivolous appearance, he is a man who dresses well when it matters.

Momotaro is Yugiri's friend and Pandora's mascot. He is an ESP flying squirrel with telepathic abilities, and can glide freely through the air and fire air cannons from his mouth. He is held on top of Yugiri's head or on her chest, and is the character who often speaks on her behalf.

Koichi Minamoto (CV: Yuichi Nakamura) was born on September 18th, is a Virgo, and has blood type B. He is 181cm tall and weighs 67kg. He is the commander of the psychic research bureau "BABEL" and holds the rank of second lieutenant. He is a man of all trades, with a genius mind and skills in martial arts, shooting, and cooking, and is in opposition to Pandora.

Kenki Shuji (CV: Taniyama Kisho) was born on June 28th, is a Cancer, and has type A blood. He is 185cm tall and weighs 72kg. He is a doctor in Babel's Medical Research Department, and has the ability to sense touch as a psychic. He can also control his body using PK, and has an extremely talented voice. He is Minamoto's best friend and a good understanding person, but he is often criticized for not taking good care of his lower body.

Akashi Kaoru (CV: None) was born on July 30th, is a Leo, and has blood type O. She is 153cm tall and is a special esper affiliated with Babel, and is the leader of The Children. As a level 7 esper, Psychokino, she has a wide range of abilities, including direct attacks using PK waves, as well as movement, transportation, defense, and the destruction of obstacles. Hyobu calls her "Queen" and she plays a central role in Triple Boost.

Nogami Aoi (CV: None) was born on December 26th, is a Capricorn, and has type A blood. She is 155cm tall and is a special esper affiliated with Babel, and a member of The Children. As a level 7 esper teleporter, she can teleport at speeds equivalent to Mach 5 and transfer foreign objects into matter. Born in Kyoto, she speaks in Osaka dialect and is a character with a strong hometown pride.

Sannomiya Shiho (voiced by none) was born on February 12th, is an Aquarius, and has AB blood type. She is 152cm tall and is a special esper affiliated with Babel, and a member of The Children. As a level 7 psychic, she is skilled at gathering information from people and objects and using tools. She is also equipped with a special wire gun that can fire wires made of an aggregate of amorphous fibers with a diameter of about 20 nanometers. She is a calm and cunning character, due to a painful experience she had in her childhood.

Fujiko Tsubomi (CV: None) was born on March 24th, is an Aries, and has blood type B. She is a 160cm tall administrator of Babel, and has the code name "The Sleeping Snow White." As a composite being, she has telekinesis, teleportation, touch sensitivity, and more. Although she is the daughter of a baron, she is a character who is both wild and calm.

Alan Walsh (CV: None) is the director of USEI, whose birthday, blood type, height and weight are unknown, and is in charge of ESP international crime and terrorism countermeasures. As Hinomiya's superior, he is the person who secretly scouted him to join USEI. As USEI information is guarded, his detailed specifications are unknown.

Stories and episodes

The story of "Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" revolves around Hyobu Kyosuke's past and Pandora's activities. Each episode depicts the various difficulties that Hyobu and his friends face and the struggle to overcome them. Below are the subtitles and summaries of each episode.

In episode 1, "Supernatural Escape -Schooler of Deadlock-," Kyosuke Hyobu breaks out of the esper prison Deadlock and begins his work as the leader of Pandora. He also meets Andy Hinomiya in this episode, and his role as an undercover agent is revealed.

In episode 2, "Melody of Assassination -Ghost of WW2-," Hyobu and the Pandora members confront the ghosts of World War II. Hyobu's strength and charisma are further emphasized as he fights against his past grudges.

Episode 3, "Purity and Pollution -Queen not a princess-," delves deeper into the relationship between Hyobu and Kano Momiji. Momiji's past and the reason why she supports Hyobu are revealed, making it a touching episode for viewers.

Episode 4, "Zettai Ryoiki -Children Territory-," depicts a showdown with The Children. The episode centers around the battle between Hyobu and Akashi Kaoru, and is full of tension as the abilities and beliefs of both men collide.

Episode 5, "Strangers -Portrait of the family-," depicts Hyobu's relationship with his family. His past and his bond with his family are revealed, and the episode delves deeper into Hyobu's humanity.

In episode 6, "Yami, Hashi - As true as a lie -," the relationship between Hyobu and Andy Hinomiya deepens. Hinomiya's true purpose and feelings for Hyobu are revealed, and a moving story unfolds for viewers.

In #07 "Psychic Force Part 1 - Generation ZERO PART I" and #08 "Psychic Force Part 2 - Generation ZERO PART II", Hyobu's past and his involvement with the Japanese Army's Psychic Special Forces are depicted. These are episodes from Hyobu's childhood, and show how he grew into the Hyobu Kyosuke of today.

Episode 9, "Catastrophe -Pandora's box opens-," is the climax of Pandora's activities. It depicts Hyobu and the Pandora members facing the final battle, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Episode 10, "Distant Paradise -Original Sin-," explores Hyobu's past and the guilt he carries. It delves deeper into Hyobu's character and his reasons for leading Pandora, making it a touching episode for viewers.

In episode 11, "Outlaws," the relationship between Hyobu and Yugiri is depicted in depth. Yugiri's abilities and the reason why she loves Hyobu are revealed, and a touching story unfolds for the viewers.

In episode 12, "To the Future -LΛST RESOLUTION-", Hyobu and the Pandora members begin to walk towards the future. The result of the final battle and Hyobu's determination are depicted, making it a finale that will leave a strong impression on viewers.

Production and staff

Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke was produced by Manglobe and produced by Geneon Universal Entertainment. The director was Igarashi Shishou, the series composition was Inotsume Shinichi, the character design and chief animation director was Takagi Jun, the mechanical design was Teraoka Kenji, the color design was Iwasawa Reiko, the art director was Tateto Kenichi, the sound director was Nagasaki Yukio, and the music was Nakagawa Kotaro. This staff worked together to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original work while depicting the story from a new perspective.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "LΛST RESOLUTION" in both English and Japanese, with lyrics by Mutsumi Sumiyo, music and arrangement by Masuda Takeshi, and singing by Emblem of THE UNLIMITED. The ending theme is "OUTLAWS", with lyrics by Mutsumi Sumiyo, music by Kawada Takao, arrangement by Masuda Takeshi, and singing by eyelis. These songs are important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

Related Titles

"Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" is a spin-off of Takashi Shiina's manga "Zettai Karen Children" and shares the same worldview as the original. There are also related works such as "Zettai Karen Children ~Aitazou Sei! Ubawareta Mirai~" through which viewers can enjoy an even deeper story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" is a work that leaves a strong impression not only on fans of the original work, but also on new viewers. It depicts the human drama of the charismatic character Hyobu Kyosuke and the friends he surrounds, providing viewers with emotion and excitement. It also delves deeply into the battle between people with psychic powers and the philosophy behind it, providing many elements that will make viewers think.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

  • The human drama depicting the powerful charisma of Kyosuke Hyobu and his friends will move viewers.
  • The show delves deeply into the battle between psychics and the philosophy behind it, providing viewers with plenty to think about.
  • You can really feel the efforts of the staff in faithfully recreating the worldview of the original while depicting the story from a new perspective.
  • The opening and ending songs enhance the atmosphere of the work and leave a strong impression on the viewer.

As mentioned above, "Zettai Karen Children THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke" is a work that can be strongly recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to new viewers. I hope you will experience the profound charisma and world of Hyobu Kyosuke.

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