Appeal and Review of "Sirius the Jaeger": The Epic Story of a Vampire Hunter

Sirius the Jaeger: A fierce battle between vampires and hunters

"Sirius the Jaeger" is an original anime series that aired in 2018 and is a suspense action anime produced by PAWORKS. Set in Tokyo in the early Showa era, this work depicts the battle between vampires and the "hunters" who hunt them, drawing viewers in with its deep storyline and fascinating characters.

story

Early Showa era, Imperial Tokyo. A group of people carrying musical instrument cases disembark at Tokyo Station. They are "hunters" who hunt vampires, and among them is a young man named Yuri, who is half werewolf and half human. Yuri's hometown was destroyed by vampires, and he has vowed to take revenge as a "hunter." They fight to the death with the vampires over a sacred ark known as the "Ark of Sirius the Wolf." What is the truth they learn at the end of the battle? What will become of Yuri and his friends as the spiral of eternal resentment and schemes intertwine?

character

The protagonist of this game, Yuri, is a 17-year-old young man who is half werewolf and half human and has extraordinary physical abilities. After his hometown was destroyed by a vampire, he vowed to take revenge and fights as a "hunter". Having led a solitary life, he exudes an aura that keeps others away, but sometimes he will suddenly show a gentle smile. His weapon is a three-sectioned club that he can transform into many different ways, and he fights using the corresponding martial arts techniques.

Willard is a 41-year-old former archaeologist who is a member of the Hunters, but also serves as a part-time advisor to the V Shipping Historical Preservation Department. He is the leader of the team that Yuri and the others belong to, and carries out various missions in various countries under the orders of V Shipping. At times, he looks at Yuri with a look that seems to be mixed with sadness, but the reason for this will become clear as the story progresses.

Dorothea is a 27-year-old Hispanic beauty who works as Willard's right-hand man as a member of the "Hunters". She is flexible enough to calmly make decisions and respond to any situation, and she is both beautiful and charming. Her weapons are all firearms, including guns, and as an expert in explosives, she uses different weapons depending on the situation.

Philip is a 14-year-old boy from England who is a member of Willard's team as a member of the "Hunters". Although he is the youngest, his skills as a hunter are impeccable, and he often cracks jokes, but he also sometimes shows a cynical side. He can be particularly rebellious towards Yuri. The "Hunters" carry their weapons in instrument cases, but Philip is the only one who carries a violin and likes to play it for people.

Fallon is a 26-year-old Irish-American who is a member of the team as a "Hunter". He is muscular and mentally tough, and has a generous personality that makes him seem like an "older brother" on the team. He is very caring towards Yuri, but as a "Hunter", he tends to be a bit too talkative. He excels in close combat and specializes in setting traps for vampires.

Mikhail is Yuri's older brother. He was born in the unexplored village of Dogville and lived peacefully with his mother Sachi and the rest of the Tenrou clan, including Yuri. However, their peace was suddenly shattered by an attack by vampires who were after the "Tenrou Box". He escaped the burning village with Yuri, but was seriously wounded while saving Yuri from his pursuers and was thought to have died, but he reappeared before Yuri as a vampire. His original fighting style was to use two swords, but now he chases down his prey with daggers and rifles.

Efgraf is the young prince of a vampire clan that has ruled over the darkness of this world for several years. He aims to revive his clan, which is heading towards extinction, and opposes humanity with Kirshner and others. To achieve this goal, he is pursuing the "Tenrou's Box," which is said to have been left behind by Tenrou.

Kirshner is the No. 2 of the Royals, an aristocratic race that serves Efgraf, and is being pursued by Willard and others of V Shipping as a target to be hunted. He came to Japan for some reason and is operating behind the scenes in the imperial capital of Tokyo. He seems to be connected to the Alma Company, which makes a living by exporting weapons and development technology, but the details will become clear as the story progresses.

Agatha is a member of the Royal family who came to Japan via Shanghai with Kirshner. She usually behaves gracefully as a seductive beauty, but when she shows her true nature, her actions and speech become violent. Her weapon is her claws, which she extends in battle and uses like sharp blades to cut people to pieces.

Klarvain is an eccentric genius scientist who teams up with vampires to realize his own desires. His actions hold the key to the story.

Hideomi Iba is a 29-year-old spy who belongs to the Kudan Branch Office, an important organization of the Ministry of the Army's Military Affairs Bureau. He was recalled from the Harbin Special Agency to investigate rumors that the Ministry of the Interior had interfered with a foreign organization. He has his eye on V Shipping and Alma Trading Company, and is investigating them with his subordinates. He sometimes acts under the pseudonym Tada as a reporter for the monthly True Crime magazine.

Ryoko Naoe is the daughter of the Naoe family, where Willard and his V Shipping crew stay while on a mission in Japan. She aspires to excel in both the literary and martial arts, and is devoted to her sword training. She is inquisitive, and is very interested in Willard and his crew, who are visitors from overseas, but she begins to have different feelings for Yuri.

Production Staff

The series is based on the original work by Project SIRIUS and directed by Ando Masahiro. The original character designs are by Nishimura Kinu, the series composition is by Koyanagi Keigo, and the animation character designs and general animation directors are Matsuura Mai and Sako Soichiro. The concept design is by Takeuchi Shiho, the gito is by Sato Masahiro, the art directors are Azuma Junichi and Sato Ayumu, the color design is by Sugawara Mika, the cinematographers are Izumida Kazuto and Ueda Noriyuki, the 3D director is Kiritani Tairiki, the editor is Takahashi Ayumu, the sound director is Aketagawa Jin, and the music is by Yokoyama Masaru. The series is produced by infinite and animation is done by PAWORKS.

Broadcast information

"Sirius the Jaeger" was broadcast on AT-X and TOKYO MX from July 12 to September 27, 2018. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Sirius", with lyrics and music by Kishida, arrangement by Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myojo Rockets, and singing by Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myojo Rockets. The ending theme is "Hoshie", with lyrics and music by Watanabe Sho, arrangement by Kitani Tatsuya, and singing by Sajou no Hana. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: The Resurrected One Laughs in the Night
• Episode 2: The Obsessive Yellow Flower
• Episode 3: Melting Snow
• Episode 4: Scheming Ants
• Episode 5: The Raging Iron Coffin
• Episode 6: "The Mockingbird's Whistle"
• Episode 7: "The Flames of Vengeance, the Hour of Lamentation"
• Episode 8: "And yet, the scent of purple smoke"
• Episode 9: "Friends of the Trace"
• Episode 10: "Wolf Wandering in the Abyss"
• Episode 11: "The Roaring Feast"
• Episode 12: "The Box of the Wolf"

Ratings and Recommendations

Sirius the Jaeger is a work that depicts the fierce battle between vampires and hunters, and features a deep storyline and fascinating characters. The story of Yuri's revenge in particular strongly attracts the hearts of viewers. The setting, set in Tokyo in the early Showa period, is also fascinating, and depictions that give a sense of the historical background can be seen throughout the work.

The animation by PAWORKS is of high quality, with detailed depictions of battle scenes and character expressions. The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, with the opening and ending songs being particularly memorable.

This work is a highly polished suspense action anime, and the story skillfully incorporates fantasy elements such as vampires and hunters, so viewers will not tire of it. I highly recommend this work to those who like dark fantasy, especially vampires and werewolves. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by those who are interested in the historical background of early Showa era Tokyo.

In addition, the character growth and changes in relationships are also points not to be missed, and the bonds and conflicts of the "hunters" including Yuri deepen the story. The characters on the vampire side are also unique, and as their goals and backgrounds become clear, the story becomes even more complicated.

Sirius the Jaeger is a work that combines a deep story, attractive characters, and high-quality animation and music. This work, which depicts a fierce battle between vampires and hunters, will leave a strong impression on viewers. Please give it a watch.