The appeal and reviews of "Rebellious Million Arthur": Exploring the new world of Arthur

"Rebellious Million Arthur": A challenge to history and hope for the future

"Rebellious Million Arthur" is a TV anime series based on the Square Enix game, which aired from October 25 to December 27, 2018. Although it was a short series of 10 episodes, its unique world view and charming characters attracted viewers. In this article, we will explain in detail the appeal and background of "Rebellious Million Arthur", as well as touch on related works and recommended points.

■ Story

The story of "Rebellious Million Arthur" begins with the holy sword "Excalibur." This sword is used to select the ruler of Britain, and whoever pulls out the sword is called "Arthur" and obtains great power. However, the story develops in an unexpected direction. It was not just one person who pulled out Excalibur, but many people who obtained its power, which led to a proliferation of legends and a distortion of history.

In order to correct this distorted history, six Arthurs, including the Commander, Tekken, Wildcat, His Excellency, Alchemy, and Wanderer, descend upon the land of the past, "Britain." Their mission is to smash all of the Excaliburs that distort history. There are approximately one million of them. This is both a rebellion against the past and a battle to protect the future.

■ Characters

The appeal of "Hangyakusei Million Arthur" lies in its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Leader Arthur

Voice actor: Amamiya Sora

Arthur, the leader of the team, wields the great sword Excalibur and is an honor student who maintains harmony in the team and has a big sister-like personality. Although she sometimes makes bold decisions, she thinks intelligently and acts by reading ahead. She has a good relationship with her support fairy, Nuckelavi, and looks after her like a mother.

Nuckravi

Voice actor: Himika Akaneya

Nuckelavi, who is Arthur's support fairy, has a bright and earnest personality and seems to be popular with useless adults. She has a good relationship with Arthur, and seems to depend on her.

Tekken Arthur

Voice actor: Tetsuya Kakihara

Tekken Arthur, who wields the arm-type Excalibur, is a reckless and somewhat violent character, but he is a passionate man who can endure any pain in order to complete his mission. He values ​​"friendship" and "comrades," and his support fairy is Titania, with whom he has a good chemistry.

Titania

Voice actor: Takahashi Rie

Titania, Tekken Arthur's support fairy, is an overconfident and selfish princess, but she has a lovable cuteness. While she criticizes and points out Tekken Arthur's mistakes, she also makes natural mistakes at the right times, and they work well together.

Arthur the Wildcat

Voice actor: Ayana Taketatsu

Arthur, a wildcat who uses the rugged heavy weapon Excalibur, is stoic and doesn't tell others about her background, but she takes her duties seriously. Because she is always on edge, she gives others the impression that she is dangerous. Her support fairy is Coupy, and they have built a good relationship, but Coupy wants to be the cutest, so she sometimes sees the wildcat as a rival.

Coupy

Voice actor: Nao Toyama

Koopy, the support fairy of Wildcat Arthur, pretends to be an airhead, but is actually a calculated fake airhead. She has a good relationship with Wildcat Arthur, but she wants to be the cutest, so she sometimes sees Wildcat as a rival.

Sir Arthur

Voice actor: Natsuki Hanae

Sir Arthur, who is a master of the Grimoire-type Excalibur, is arrogant and egocentric and generally looks down on others. He is highly intelligent and good at thinking things through logically, but is mentally immature and vulnerable to adversity. His support fairy is Brigitte, one of the few people Sir Arthur trusts.

Brigitte

Voice actor: Yu Serizawa

Brigitte, Arthur's support fairy, speaks in a junior-like tone, using phrases like "~ssu." Although she sees Arthur as a childish, troublesome, and unreliable master, she warmly watches over him as he grows up.

Alchemy Arthur

Voice actor: Inori Minase

Alchemist Arthur, who is skilled in using the hammer-type Excalibur, is a clumsy girl who always has a straight face and goes at her own pace, wanting to grow up quickly. As an orphan, she moved from place to place, and had various part-time jobs while still a child, which led to her always struggling to grow and sometimes overreaching. Her support fairy is Bodach, who highly values ​​and trusts Alchemist Arthur's knowledge.

Bodach

Voice actor: Suzuko Mimori

Bodach, Arthur's support fairy, is always full of confidence, but is a clumsy fairy. She highly values ​​and trusts Arthur's knowledge, but even though she doesn't have much knowledge or experience, it is Arthur's influence that makes her seem so conscious.

Arthur the Wanderer

Voice actor: Yuichi Nakamura

Arthur, a wanderer who wields two Excalibur pistols, is a man who has lived a carefree life and has been wasting his high abilities. He is usually cool and philosophical, but he is not bad at looking after his companions and has a certain amount of compassion. His support fairy is Bethor, who is very intelligent and excellent, but he is sadistic and strict in his words. However, he is surprisingly sensitive and worries about Arthur's future.

Bethor

Voice actor: Rina Hidaka

Bethor, Arthur's support fairy, is extremely intelligent and excellent, but he is also sadistic and strict. However, he is surprisingly emotional and worries about Arthur's future, as he has no interest in himself or the world.

■ Production staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Rebellious Million Arthur." The main staff members are introduced below.

original work

Square Enix

director

Yohei Suzuki

Series Composition

Tamai☆Go

Character Design

Yoshinari Saito

Sub-design

Masato Onoda

Art Director

Ken Naito

Color design

Shiho Mizoe

Director of Photography

Yutaka Kurosawa

edit

Kondo Yuji

Sound Director

Miwa Iwanami

Sound Production

Magic Capsule

music

Go Shiina

Music Production

Lantis

Produced

Genco

Animation Production

JCSTAFF

■ Episode

"Rebellious Million Arthur" consists of 10 episodes. The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• #1 "Rebellion against the Past"
• #2 "Forbidden Holy Sword"
• #3 "Fist of Fury"
• #4 "From the Holy Land with Love"
• #5 "Rotten Art"
• #6 "Arthur who caught the star"
• #7 "Rose Bud"
• #8 "Called a Magical Girl"
• #9 "In the Beautiful Light"
• #10 "Despair for the Future"

■ Related works

"Hangyakusei Million Arthur" is one of the "Million Arthur" series by Square Enix. Below are related works.

• Weak Acid Million Arthur
• Diffusion Million Arthur
• Sunny, Sometimes Million Arthur
• Uniqueness Million Arthur
• Kairisei Million Arthur
• Symphonic Million Arthur

■ Theme songs and music

The theme song and insert songs of "Hangyakusei Million Arthur" are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the work. The theme song and insert songs are introduced below.

OP1

Season 1

"Highlights"

Lyricist: Kanta Okajima

Composer: Takashi Saeki

Arrangement: Takashi Saeki

Sung by: Ayaka Ohashi

ED1

Season 1

"KI-te MI-te HIT PARADE!"

Lyrics: TECNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND

Composer: TECNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND

Song: Party☆Fairy

OP2

Season 2

"OPEN THE WORLDS"

Lyricist: Pon

Composer: Hideya Kojima

Arrangement: Hideya Kojima

Sung by: ORESAMA

ED2

Season 2

"PEARLY×PARTY"

Lyricist: ORESAMA

Composer: ORESAMA

Arrangement: Hideya Kojima

Song: Party☆Fairy

■ Evaluation and recommendation points

"Rebellious Million Arthur" is a work that attracts viewers with its unique world view and attractive characters. Below are the evaluation and recommended points.

evaluation

Although "Hangyakusei Million Arthur" is a short series of 10 episodes, it is an appealing work with a deep story and unique characters. In particular, the theme of the fight to correct history deeply moves viewers. In addition, the backstories and growth of each character are carefully depicted, evoking sympathy from viewers.

The animation is of high quality, and JCSTAFF's production skills shine through. The powerful battle scenes and beautiful character designs provide visual enjoyment. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work, and the theme songs and insert songs enhance the story.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Rebellious Million Arthur" are as follows:

• A unique worldview : The theme of the fight to correct history will give viewers a fresh impression. The story of Excalibur depicts a fascinating world where legend and reality intersect.
• Attractive Characters : The six Arthurs, including Captain Arthur, Iron Fist Arthur, Wildcat Arthur, His Excellency Arthur, Alchemy Arthur, and Wandering Arthur, and their respective support fairies, are all unique and captivating. Each character's backstory and growth are carefully depicted, allowing viewers to empathize with them.
• High-quality animation : The animation, which highlights JCSTAFF's production skills, provides visual enjoyment with its powerful battle scenes and beautiful character designs.
• A moving story : The theme of the fight to correct history will deeply touch the viewers. The subtitles of each episode also give a hint of how the story will unfold, drawing the viewers in.
• Attractive music : The theme songs and insert songs enhance the story and the atmosphere of the work. In particular, Ayaka Ohashi's "Highlight" and Party Fairy's "KI-te MI-te HIT PARADE!" leave a strong impression on viewers.

■ Summary

"Rebellion Million Arthur" is a TV anime series based on the Square Enix game, which aired from October 25 to December 27, 2018. Although it was a short series of 10 episodes, its unique world view and attractive characters attracted viewers. This work depicts the theme of the fight to correct history, and deeply moves viewers. In addition, the backstories and growth of the unique characters are carefully depicted, which evokes empathy from viewers. The animation quality is also high, and JCSTAFF's production skills shine. Music is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the work, and the theme song and insert songs enhance the story. "Rebellion Million Arthur" is an attractive work with a unique world view and attractive characters, and will leave a strong impression on viewers.