Series synopsis
Kurau Phantom Memory is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on tv asahi on June 24, 2004. It ended on December 15, 2004. It stars Ayako Kawasumi, Misa Kobayashi, Mitsuru Ogata and Tomoyuki Shimura.
It’s the year 2100, and the moon is now home to a colony of scientists and pioneers. It’s also host to dangerous experiments into strange new forms of energy, and it isn’t long before one of them goes terribly wrong. In a freak accident young Kurau, the daughter of chief scientist Amami So, is struck by mysterious twin bolts of light. Rather than taking her life, the accident leaves her playing host to two mysterious entities that give her fantastic powers…and little love for the human race.
Premise
It’s the year 2100, and the moon is now home to a colony of scientists and pioneers. It’s also host to dangerous experiments into strange new forms of energy, and it isn’t long before one of them goes terribly wrong. In a freak accident young Kurau, the daughter of chief scientist Amami So, is struck by mysterious twin bolts of light. Rather than taking her life, the accident leaves her playing host to two mysterious entities that give her fantastic powers…and little love for the human race.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ayako Kawasumi as Kurau Amami (voice)
- Misa Kobayashi as Christmas (voice)
- Mitsuru Ogata as Hajime Amami (voice)
- Tomoyuki Shimura as Doug (voice)
- Yuhko Kaida as Ayaka (voice)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Minamida (voice)
- Miyuki Ichijou as Ella (voice)
- Nobuo Tobita as Itise (voice)
Supporting cast
- Tokuyoshi Kawashima as Mike (voice)
- Sumi Shimamoto as Kline Sachsman (voice)
- Toru Furusawa as Inspector Wong (voice)
- Akio Nojima as Frank Sachsman (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | June 24, 2004 | December 15, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Toward the Vast World... Years ago, a tragic accident led to Kurau's possession by a Rynax. Now an adult, the Rynax powers she acquired so long ago have made her an unstoppable agent. |
June 24, 2004 |
| 2 |
A Good Word Kurau's latest case forces her to protect a detestable young bridegroom. |
July 1, 2004 |
| 3 |
Manhunters Kurau takes on an extremely dangerous assignment, rescuing a space pilot whose spaceship has gone out of control. There are complications, however. Kurau and Christmas are being watched by the GPO, the police department of the future, and a blonde man, who apparently is a private agent. |
July 8, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 24, 2004 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2004 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday |