Series synopsis
Divergence Eve, also known as ダイバージェンス・イヴ is a Japanese animation action & adventure comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on July 2, 2003. It ended on March 27, 2004. It stars Takehito Koyasu, Ikuya Sawaki, Reiko Kiuchi and Reiko Takagi.
In the 24th Century, Intergalactic Space Travel has become a reality. One of the first outposts in the far reaches of space is Watcher's Nest - an inflation hole drive portal - which has recently come under attack by a mysterious force known simply as Ghoul... A group of young female cadets assigned to the portal are unexpectedly thrown into a hornet's nest of trouble as they finalize their training to become an elite pilot in the Seraphim Squadron.
Premise
In the 24th Century, Intergalactic Space Travel has become a reality. One of the first outposts in the far reaches of space is Watcher's Nest - an inflation hole drive portal - which has recently come under attack by a mysterious force known simply as Ghoul... A group of young female cadets assigned to the portal are unexpectedly thrown into a hornet's nest of trouble as they finalize their training to become an elite pilot in the Seraphim Squadron.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takehito Koyasu as Jean Luc Leblanc
- Ikuya Sawaki as Wolfgang Woerns
- Reiko Kiuchi as Lyar Von Ertiana
- Reiko Takagi as Luxandra Frail
- Sanae Kobayashi as Suzanna Bluestein
- Yumi Kakazu as Misaki Kureha
- Fumie Mizusawa as Kiri Marialate
- Rina Sato as Prim Snowlight
Supporting cast
- Miyu Matsuki as Kotoko-01
- Hiroyuki Yoshino as Bernard Firestar
- Ryuuzaburou Ootomo as Ghoul
- Akeno Watanabe as Lieutenant Yun
- Hiroaki Hirata as Juuzou Kureha
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 2, 2003 | September 24, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 3, 2004 | March 27, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mission 2 Misaki is implanted with a microchip in her head and synchronises with an artifical intelligence which allows her to observe an on going fight in the Quantum Core. Meanwhile, Earth has no idea what is going on at the Watchers Nest. |
July 2, 2003 |
| 2 |
Quantum Barrier This episode is set two months before the events of episode one. A shuttle is transporting four new cadets to the Watcher's Nest but on route the vessel is attacked by a Ghoul. It is then up to Misaki to defeat the alien and save her colleagues. |
July 9, 2003 |
| 3 |
Necromancer The cadets continue their training and as usual Misaki is terrible, that is until the training switches to live rounds and her true potential is revealed. However, an accident with her thrusters during another exercise leaves her in danger. |
July 16, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2315 Allied Force Military Academy The first episode begins with a flashback to Misaki's childhood depicting her relationship with her father. Back in 2315, Misaki is just starting her military training in boot camp. |
January 3, 2004 |
| 2 |
2316 Field Practice Misaki and her new team begin field training. When a friend from her future visits, the mission becomes much more real. |
January 10, 2004 |
| 3 |
1594 The Assassination of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Lyar travels back into feudal Japan to find a ghoul. She meets a man who helps her complete her mission. |
January 17, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 2, 2003 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2004 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |