Absolute Defense Leviathan: A deep review of the fascinating story and characters

Absolute Defense Leviathan: A deep review of the fascinating story and characters

Absolute Defense Leviathan - Absolute Defense Leviathan -

■ Public Media
TV anime series
■ Original Media
game
■ Broadcast period
April 6, 2013 - July 6, 2013
■Broadcasting station
TV Tokyo, AT-X
■Frequencies
25 min
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 13
■Original Story
Glee
■ Director
Kenichi Hachiya
■ Production
GONZO
■Works
©GREE/Leviathan Production Committee, TV Tokyo
■ Story

Aquafall is a planet of water and greenery. A sudden shower of meteorites unleashes evil forces, putting all living creatures on the land at risk of extinction. "I'm Syrup. I know this is quick, but would you like to join the Aquafall Defense Force? We're currently looking for new members." Fairy Syrup has her hopes up with three dragon girls. A growing-up story about three dragon girls and a little fairy banding together as the Aquafall Defense Force☆

■Explanation

The work is based on GREE's beautiful girl card game "Absolute Defense Leviathan," which anthropomorphizes characters from a fantasy world, such as dragons and fairies. The original game was popular for its fantasy elements and beautiful girl characters, in which players collect and develop cards to progress through the story. The anime version is based on the world view of the game and depicts a deeper story and character growth. Director Hachiya Kenichi skillfully balances fantasy and beautiful girls, providing viewers with a fresh experience. In addition, the production company GONZO has worked on numerous fantasy anime in the past, and the high-quality visual expression that makes use of that experience is distinctive.

■Cast

・Leviathan/Saori Hayami ・Bahamut/Eri Kitamura ・Jormungand/Ayana Taketatsu ・Syrup/Kana Hanazawa

■ Main staff

・Original work / Gree・Director / Hachiya Kenichi・Series composition / Ide Yasuki・Character design / Okuma Takaharu・Sub-character design / Kiyomaru Satoru, Komino Masahiko, Kamata Yusuke・Prop design / Miyawaki Kenshi・Chief animation director / Kiyomaru Satoru・Art director / Ogura Kazuo・Art setting / Aoki Tomoyuki・Color design / Kai Keiko・Director of photography / Sekiya Yoshihiro・Editor / Hirose Kiyoshi・Sound director / Morita Yosuke・Music / Kikutani Tomoki, Terada Shiho・Animation production / GONZO
Produced by Leviathan Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Leviathan: A girl who has forgotten how to smile. She used to be a bright and cheerful girl, but a certain incident caused her to close her heart. However, through adventures with her friends, she gradually opens up and regains her smile.

Bahamut: A free-spirited young lady. She is confident in her own strength and can sometimes be arrogant, but she also cares for her friends. Her actions are often unpredictable, bringing new developments to the story.

Jormungand: A strong and kind-hearted woman. Despite her powerful appearance, she has a very kind heart. The way she generously uses her powers to protect her friends is inspiring to viewers.

- Syrup A talkative fairy. She is always cheerful and inspires her friends. Her light-hearted talk brings humor and liveliness to the story.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/I'll ​​definitely make him my friend!
・Episode 2/You'll definitely get hooked!
・Episode 3/I'm definitely going to cum all the way to the bottom!
・Episode 4/I'll ​​definitely call you!
・Episode 5/It's definitely a vacation!
・Episode 6/I'll ​​definitely get my revenge!
・Episode 7/We'll definitely find it!
・Episode 8/It's definitely suspicious!
・Episode 9/I'm definitely going to take a bath!
・Episode 10/I'll ​​definitely cheer you up!
・Episode 11/I'll ​​definitely revive it!
・Episode 12/It's definitely a shock!
・Episode 13/I'll ​​definitely defend it!

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・1-13
・The beginning of Resolution
・Song: Yuki Kanno

・ED1
・1-13
Truly
・Song: PASSPO☆

Absolute Defense Leviathan - Detailed Review and Recommendation

"Absolute Defense Leviathan" is a TV anime series that aired in 2013 and is based on GREE's beautiful girl card game. Set on the watery and green planet Aquafall, the story follows the fairy Syrup and three dragon girls who band together to protect the planet from a sudden shower of meteorites. This anime skillfully combines fantasy and beautiful girl characters to provide viewers with a fresh experience.

Story and Characters

The story begins with Syrup inviting three dragon girls to join the "Aquafall Defense Force." The three girls, Leviathan, Bahamut, and Jormungand, each have different personalities and backgrounds, and their growth and unity are at the center of the story. Leviathan's emotional growth in particular will deeply move viewers. The process of her regaining her smile is depicted through her bonds with her companions and her adventures, and is very moving.

Bahamut's free-spiritedness and Jormungand's kindness also add depth to the story. Bahamut's actions are often unpredictable and surprise viewers, while Jormungand's strength and kindness are important factors in protecting his friends. Syrup's brightness and humor will bring vitality to the story and entertain viewers.

Animation and performance

GONZO, the animation production company, has a wealth of experience in producing fantasy anime, and their technical capabilities are fully displayed in "Absolute Defense Leviathan." Character design is by Okuma Takaharu, who has brought out the best in the beautiful girls. Furthermore, under the direction of animation director Kiyomaru Satoru, the quality of the drawings in each episode is extremely high. The beautiful backgrounds by art director Ogura Kazuo and art setting designer Aoki Tomoyuki will also draw viewers into the world of Aquafall.

Director Hachiya Kenichi skillfully balances fantasy and beautiful girls to provide viewers with a fresh experience. Series composer Ide Yasuki skillfully constructs the story of each episode, creating a development that keeps viewers interested. Sound director Morita Yosuke's sound effects and music are also important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the story.

Music and theme song

The opening theme, "Hajimari no Resolution," is sung by Yuki Kanno, and is a powerful song that symbolizes the beginning of the story. The ending theme, "Truly," is sung by PASSPO☆, and is a warm song that evokes the bond between friends. The music is by Tomoki Kikutani and Shiho Terada, providing a perfect match for the world of fantasy and beautiful girls.

Recommendation

"Absolute Defense Leviathan" is a work that is especially recommended for those who like fantasy and beautiful girl characters. The growth and unity of the characters at the center of the story will deeply move the viewers. Also, GONZO's high-quality animation and direction are points not to be missed. In addition, the music and theme song are also important elements that liven up the story, so please pay attention to the music.

This anime is enjoyable not only for fans of fantasy anime, but also for those who are attracted to the charm of beautiful girls. I especially recommend it to those who like stories that depict the growth and bonds of characters. I hope you will watch "Absolute Defense Leviathan" and be drawn into the world of Aquafall.

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