Series synopsis
Simoun, also known as シムーン is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 4, 2006. It ended on September 25, 2006. It stars Michi Niino, Rieko Takahashi, Ami Koshimizu and Eri Kitamura.
In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born female, and chooses which sex they wish to become at age 17. In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum is guarded by magical flying machines called "Simoun," which can only be piloted by young girls who haven't chosen a sex yet. When the industrialized nation of Argentum decides that it needs to invade Simulacrum to acquire the secret of the Simoun, war breaks out, drawing the Simoun Sibyllae into a lopsided battle.
Premise
In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born female, and chooses which sex they wish to become at age 17. In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum is guarded by magical flying machines called "Simoun," which can only be piloted by young girls who haven't chosen a sex yet. When the industrialized nation of Argentum decides that it needs to invade Simulacrum to acquire the secret of the Simoun, war breaks out, drawing the Simoun Sibyllae into a lopsided battle.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michi Niino as Aeru (voice)
- Rieko Takahashi as Neviril (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Paraietta (voice)
- Eri Kitamura as Amuria (voice)
- Fumie Mizusawa as Wapourif (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Guragief (voice)
- Kaori Nazuka as Yun (voice)
- Mamiko Noto as Rimone (voice)
Supporting cast
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Alti (voice)
- Michiko Hosokoshi as Kaimu (voice)
- Michiru Aizawa as Furoe (voice)
- Mikako Takahashi as Rodoreamon (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Morinasu (voice)
- Reiko Kiuchi as Anubituf (voice)
- Rika Morinaga as Mamiina (voice)
- Sakiko Tamagawa as Onasia (voice)
- Yukana as Dominura / Erifu (voice)
- Ai Hayasaka as Vyura (voice)
- Urara Takano as Wauf (voice)
Guest cast
- Miyu Matsuki as Anguras (voice)
- Hisako Kyoda as Aeru's grandfather (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | April 4, 2006 | September 25, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fallen Wings Tragedy strikes Chor Tempest in its first battle against the air fleet of the Argentum Archipelago, and two mysterious new Sibyllae join the chor. |
April 4, 2006 |
| 2 |
The Blue Spring Elly must choose whether to become male or female when she visits the Spring to choose her sex, and Aer tries to convince Neviril not to follow Elly into the Spring. |
April 11, 2006 |
| 3 |
The Distant War Aer tries to convince Neviril to rejoin Chor Tempest and pair with her, as Chor Tempest struggles with its morale after its recent losses. |
April 18, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2006 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2006 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |