Series synopsis
Valkyria Chronicles, also known as 戦場のヴァルキュリア is a Japanese animation action & adventure war & politics television series that premiered on MBS on April 4, 2009. It ended on September 27, 2009. It stars Marina Inoue, Junko Minagawa, Houko Kuwashima and Takahiro Sakurai.
When Imperial forces attack the small border town of Bruhl, Welkin Gunther, son of late General Belgen Gunther, is forced to fight for his life alongside Town Watch captain Alicia Melchiott. Along with Welkin's adopted sister Isara, the three escape to Gallia's capitol and subsequently join the country's militia forces. As members of the newly-formed Squad 7, they must work to repel the invading Imperial forces and discover the true purpose of the invasion itself.
Premise
When Imperial forces attack the small border town of Bruhl, Welkin Gunther, son of late General Belgen Gunther, is forced to fight for his life alongside Town Watch captain Alicia Melchiott. Along with Welkin's adopted sister Isara, the three escape to Gallia's capitol and subsequently join the country's militia forces. As members of the newly-formed Squad 7, they must work to repel the invading Imperial forces and discover the true purpose of the invasion itself.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 12 | August 5, 2009 | July 29, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 26 | April 4, 2009 | September 27, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallian Chronicles 1: A Day at the Beach | August 5, 2009 |
| 2 | Gallian Chronicles 2: Gallia's Summer Festival | September 2, 2009 |
| 3 | Gallian Chronicles 3: Shock! Prized Photos! | October 7, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
War Encounter Under threat of an approaching Imperial invasion, the inhabitants of Bruhl are forced to evacuate under the protection and assistance of the Bruhl Townwatch. Alicia, a member of the Townwatch, arrests Welkin Gunther at gunpoint on suspicion of espionage, despite his protestations of innocence. Welkin manages to escape and Alicia gives chase, still convinced that he is an Imperial spy. During the chase, both of them are spotted by Imperial scouts and fired upon. The two retreat to the safety of the Gunther estate in the Bruhl countryside, where they meet up with Welkin's Darcsen foster-sister Isara. Imperial troops and tanks arrive and surround the estate. |
April 4, 2009 |
| 2 |
Prayers Falling Like Snow Using the tank from the barn, Isara, Alicia, and Welkin break out through the enemy line, and reunite with the Town Watch in Bruhl. Alicia tells the Town Watch they need to hold out against the Imperial Army until the regular Gallia military arrives. |
April 11, 2009 |
| 3 |
Birth of the 7th Platoon In the militia, Welkin gets assigned command of his own squad, number 7, and his request for the Edelweiss and Isara to join him is approved. To her surprise, Alicia is placed under his command as a non-commissioned officer, and the two run into Faldio, one of Welkin’s university friends. |
April 18, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2009 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2009 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:30:00 |