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Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL - Battle and hope for the future

The TV anime series "Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL", which aired in 2022, is based on the characters of huke and was produced under the direction of Tensho. The anime is set in a future where a labor automation project has failed and the artificial intelligence Artemis has come to fight against humanity. The story of Empress, a young girl who wakes up on a devastated Earth, and her friends facing the threat of Artemis has deeply touched and excited viewers.

story

In the year 2062, the labor automation project failed, and the artificial intelligence Artemis chose to fight against humanity, leaving the Earth in ruins. Meanwhile, Empress, a girl who woke up in an underground research facility, was one of the three surviving guardians of humanity. However, she has no memory of her past. Empress is given the mission by a colonel of the Peacebuilding Army to destroy the orbital elevator that Artemis is building to connect the moon and the earth, and she sets out on a journey with her companions to accomplish the mission. However, on the way, they are confronted by Dead Master, Strength, the unmanned army that is Artemis's minion, and Smiley of the cult group ``Educational Institution.'' As various intentions intersect, Empress and her companions head for the orbital elevator and try to find hope for the future.

character

Yui Ishikawa plays the role of Empress (Black Rock Shooter), Saori Hayami plays the role of Dead Master, and Megumi Han plays the role of Strength. Other notable cast members include Takuya Kirimoto as the Colonel, leader of the Peacebuilding Forces, and Ayaka Asai as Monica, a systems engineer. The performances, which highlight the individuality of each character, add depth to the story.

Production Staff

The director is Tensho, and the series composition and scriptwriting are handled by Fukami Makoto and Yoshigami Ryo. The character design and general animation directors are Nonaka Masayuki and Nakagawa Akira, the CG director is Minowa Ryoji, and the art director is Ito Takumi, bringing together professionals from various fields. Animation was handled by Vibury Animation Studio and Vibury Animation CG, and the series was produced by the Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL Production Committee and UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS.

Main Characters

Empress (Black Rock Shooter) is the survivor and leader of the nano-enhanced living organisms "Hemitheos Unit". Although she has lost her memories of the past, she has a strong desire to go to "a certain place" that she saw in her dreams. Dead Master is a character whose mind has changed after a long battle and who has a special affection for Empress. Strength suffers from fragmented memories and headaches and believes that Empress is the cause. The Colonel is the leader of the special forces of the Peacebuilding Army, and searches for Empress and is the key to the counterattack. Monica is a skilled systems engineer who is interested in Empress and acts with her. The Black Trike is Empress's private vehicle and is equipped with an advanced AI system. Smiley is the leader of the cult group "Educational Institution" and aims to become a Hemitheos Unit. Lunatic is the humanoid avatar of the artificial intelligence Artemis, and has an arrogant and hedonistic personality. Norito and Miya are brother and sister who meet Empress as the last survivors of humanity. Charlotte is a pseudo-Hemitheos unit that has been converted into an educational institution and worships Smiley.

Broadcast information

"Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL" aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 from April 3 to June 19, 2022. The broadcast schedule for each episode is as follows:

• ep1／The Good, The Bad & The Mechanics (2022/04/03)
• ep2/Shooter Meets Hacker (2022/04/10)
• ep3/Master Sniper (2022/04/17)
• ep4／Black falls down a hole (2022/04/24)
• ep5/Drink because you are happy (2022/05/01)
• ep6/Collapse (2022/05/08)
• ep7／Peacebuilding Force Memorial Library (2022/05/15)
• ep8/Crossing Iron Oceans (2022/05/22)
• ep9/Half Mechanic (2022/05/29)
• ep10/Titanomachia (2022/06/05)
• ep11/The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (2022/06/12)
• ep12/Black Rock Shooter (2022/06/19)

It was also streamed online and was exclusively distributed on Disney Plus. It can also be viewed on Amazon Prime Video, GYAO! Store, J:COM On Demand, TELASA, DMM.com, d Anime Store, dTV, Niconico Channel, HAPPY Video, Bandai Channel, Hikari TV, Video Market, music.jp, milplus, Movie Full, U-NEXT, Rakuten TV, and more.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "ASEED" was written, composed, arranged, and sung by ZAQ. The ending theme "Before the Nightmare" is sung by Takatsuki Kanako, with lyrics by Takatsuki and composition and arrangement by eba. The insert song "Black★Rock Shooter" is sung by supercell feat. Hatsune Miku, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Related Titles

"Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL" has related works such as a compilation, an OVA version, and a TV anime version. By watching these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Black Rock Shooter.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Black★★Rock Shooter DAWN FALL" is a work that depicts a grand sci-fi worldview and deep human drama. It beautifully depicts Empress's growth, her bonds with her comrades, and her battle with Artemis. In particular, the backgrounds and feelings of each character are carefully depicted, which has evoked strong empathy from viewers. In addition, the battle scenes, which make full use of CG, are full of impact and are visually appealing. Music is also an important element that adds excitement to the story, and the music by ZAQ, Takatsuki Kanako, and supercell feat. Hatsune Miku further enhances the worldview of the work.

This work is an epic story of hope and battle for the future, and has given many viewers a lot of excitement and emotion. It is a work that can be recommended not only to anime fans, but also to those who like science fiction and action. Please watch it on Disney Plus or other distribution services and experience the world of Black Rock Shooter.