Series synopsis
Angel Sanctuary, also known as 天使禁猟区 is a Japanese animation action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on May 25, 2000. It ended on August 25, 2000. It was created by Kaori Yuki. It stars Fujiko Takimoto, Ayako Kawasumi, Kenji Nojima and Ai Orikasa.
Setsuna, a High School student, not only has to deal with bullies and more then appropiate feelings for his own sister, but also must come to terms with the fact that he is the reincarnation of the Organic Angel Alexiel who rebelled against God. Being thrust into a world he never knew existed he must believe that angels and demons exist for the sake of Heaven, Earth and even Hell.
Premise
Setsuna, a High School student, not only has to deal with bullies and more then appropiate feelings for his own sister, but also must come to terms with the fact that he is the reincarnation of the Organic Angel Alexiel who rebelled against God. Being thrust into a world he never knew existed he must believe that angels and demons exist for the sake of Heaven, Earth and even Hell.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Fujiko Takimoto as Kira Sakuya (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Mudou Sara (voice)
- Kenji Nojima as Mudou Setsuna (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Alexiel (voice)
- Mayumi Asano as Arachne (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Katan (voice)
- Yuji Ueda as Katou Yue (voice)
- Yuko Miyamura as Kurai (voice)
Supporting cast
- Susumu Chiba as Rosiel (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 25, 2000 | August 25, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Encounter The main characters are introduced. The beginning shows the past and what happened to Rosiel and Alexiel, the forbidden love between Setsuna and Sara, Kurai and Arachne, and Setsuna's friends. |
May 25, 2000 |
| 2 |
Awakening Setsuna Mudo's relationship with his sister Sara is made public at school. Alexil's power inside Setsuna is awakened. Being chased by police Setsuna expresses his love for Sara, and they run away with the help of Kira. |
July 25, 2000 |
| 3 |
Regeneration Setsuna tells Sara about what he has inside. Rosiel kills Sara and Alexil's power appear and destroys everything. Seraphita tells Setsuna about who Setsuna really is and what he has to do to bring Sara back to life. |
August 25, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2000 |
| Last aired | August 25, 2000 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday, Friday |