Series synopsis
Freedom is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on November 23, 2006. It ended on May 22, 2008. It stars Daisuke Namikawa, Showtaro Morikubo, Kappei Yamaguchi and Seizo Kato.
In the year 2267, more than 160 years after the Skyport orbital station fell to Earth and wiped out all of humanity, Eden is a thriving lunar colony home to young Takeru, who tries to make the most of the brief hiatus of freedom granted to the colony's inhabitants between the end of compulsory education and the rite of becoming a full citizen.
Premise
In the year 2267, more than 160 years after the Skyport orbital station fell to Earth and wiped out all of humanity, Eden is a thriving lunar colony home to young Takeru, who tries to make the most of the brief hiatus of freedom granted to the colony's inhabitants between the end of compulsory education and the rite of becoming a full citizen.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daisuke Namikawa as Takeru (voice)
- Showtaro Morikubo as Kazuma (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Seizo Kato
- Takuya Kirimoto
- Dai Matsumoto
- Kohei Fukuhara
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 27, 2006 | October 27, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 7 | November 23, 2006 | May 22, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freedom Previsited Freedom Previsited is a special limited-edition DVD that was released on October 27, 2006. It features a 6-minute prologue of Freedom as well as various staff interviews. |
October 27, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freedom 1 It is the 23rd century, and the human race inhabits the moon. The earth has been a dead planet since the great calamity, a global eco-disaster triggered by the crash of the colossal space station Freeport. The survivors on the moon founded the Lunar Republic of Eden, a utopian city which guarantees its citizens lives of peace and stability, but at a price: life in Eden is closely monitored and controlled by the powerful regulatory body known as The Guidance Council. Fifteen-year-old Takeru doesn't know the first thing about Eden politics, but has a nagging feeling that things -just ain't right.- He vents his frustrations by racing LTVS -Lunar Terrain Vehicles- with his buddies and generally wasting time. The Guidance Council keeps a close watch on him, as they do all citizens, but are aware that such teenage folly rarely leads to any real problems. However, when Takeru is sent on a community service outing to atone for his mischievous behavior, he stumbles upon something that could get him into real trouble, since it may actually be important: a photograph, recent and unaltered, of a girl on Earth. |
November 23, 2006 |
| 2 |
Freedom 2 During routine maintenance on the lunar surface, Takeru finds a strange capsule containing a single photograph. Captivated by the enigmatic girl in the photo, he scours the city in vain for clues to her identity. In desperation, Takeru and friends turn to old man Alan - and are shocked by what he reveals. In search of the truth, Takeru and Kazuma escape Eden, but are soon pursued by mysterious robots. Will they head back to safety - or speed past the point of no return? |
February 22, 2007 |
| 3 |
Freedom 3 What do you do when you discover everything you believe is a lie...and your freedom an illusion? Entering forbidden territory, Takeru has uncovered Eden's most closely guarded secretand finds himself being hunted by the Guidance Council. Shattered and disillusioned, Takeru recklessly attempts to escape to the only place he can discover the truthand secure his freedom. |
April 24, 2007 |
Production
Release
| First aired | November 23, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | May 22, 2008 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |