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Guilty Crown
File:Guilty crown.jpg
Series logo and main characters Inori and Shu.
ギルティクラウン
(Giruti Kuraun)
GenreAction, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Science fantasy
Anime television series
Directed byTetsurō Araki
Written byHiroyuki Yoshino
Music byHiroyuki Sawano
StudioProduction I.G
Original networkFuji TV (noitaminA)
Original run October 14, 2011 – March 23, 2012
Episodes22 (List of episodes)
Manga
Published bySquare Enix
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Gangan
DemographicShōnen
Original runNovember 2011 – present
Volumes3
Novel
Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool
Written byGan Saaku
Illustrated byProduction I.G, Nitroplus, redjuice
Published byNitroplus
PublishedApril 25, 2012
Video game
Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas
DeveloperNitroplus
PublisherNitroplus
GenreVisual novel
PlatformWindows
ReleasedJuly 26, 2012

Guilty Crown (ギルティクラウン, Giruti Kuraun) is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G which aired on Fuji TV's noitaminA program block in October 2011.[1] The story of Guilty Crown is set in 2039 and revolves around Shu Ouma, a boy who has acquired an ability called the "The Power of Kings" that allows him to draw out tools or weapons from another person called "voids". He joins a resistance group named "Undertakers" which aims to restore Japan's independence from an international organization known as the GHQ.

A manga adaptation issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shōnen Gangan began serialization in November 2011. A spin-off visual novel tentatively named Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas is being developed by Nitroplus for the PC.

A side story novel titled Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool was released in April 2012.

Plot

Main article: List of Guilty Crown characters

On Christmas Eve, 2029, the unidentified "Apocalypse Virus" spreads and plunges Japan into a state of emergency in a chaos known as the "Lost Christmas" incident.[2] An international organization known as the GHQ intervenes with martial law and restores order to Japan at the cost of its independence.[2]

Ten years later in 2039, Shu Ouma, a 17-year-old high school student who keeps to himself in school, meets Inori Yuzuriha, the lead singer of Egoist, while visiting one of his favorite places before heading home from school. Shu is a big fan of Inori, a singer who has taken the Internet world by storm. However, he also discovers another side of her: she is a member of The Undertakers, a resistance group that aims to liberate Japan from the GHQ. Shu inadvertently gets involved with The Undertakers and the King's Mark appears on his right hand after the Void Genome canister in his pocket broke. This mark bestows him the power to reach inside another person's heart to extract and materialize a weapon or item from it.[2] The anime tells the story of Shu's reluctant involvement with The Undertakers and the hardship involving the battles they fight and the lost truth of Shu's past.

Terminology

Apocalypse Virus
A newly discovered deadly virus that crystallizes its victims. Originated from a meteorite crash in Japan, the transmission mechanisms are currently not understood but upon infection, the host's body will begin to show various stages of symptoms where a crystalline substance forms on their body and the victim shows signs of insanity. There is a vaccine to prevent infection but regular inoculations are required.
The "Lost Christmas" incident
On December 24, 2029, an outbreak of the Apocalypse Virus appeared in Roppongi, Tokyo leading to a chaotic turmoil in the country. Unable to contain it, the Japanese government asked for international help.
GHQ
A multinational military force backed by the United Nations to help Japan contain the Apocalypse Virus during the "Lost Christmas" incident. After containing the outbreak and restoring order, Japan gave its administrative duties to the GHQ where it became the official interim government of Japan with the GHQ forces policing the country under martial law. The GHQ headquarters is located in Area 24, a mega-structure constructed on Odaiba, Tokyo Bay.
Anti Bodies
Officially known as the Special Virus Countermeasure Force, the Anti Bodies are the GHQ epidemic control unit. An independent military unit, the Anti Bodies are an elite force that have access to special equipment and resources to combat the spread of the Apocalypse Virus. They have the authority to detain and quarantine suspected Apocalypse carriers and if necessary, use deadly force to contain any outbreaks.
Shōgisha (葬儀社) / Literally translated as Undertakers (Funeral Parlor)
A resistance group/terrorist organization that aims to free Japan from the GHQ. Their headquarters is located in Roppongi at a building called Roppongi Fort.
Endlave
Humanoid battle mechs. Pilots operate the Endlaves via a remote cockpit, through which they control its movement using their brains. Because they also experience any damage that is happening to their Endlaves, the pilot must disconnect themselves before their Endlave is destroyed or they will suffer a backlash. Over three generations of Endlaves have been created.
Void Genome
Known as the "Power of Kings", it is a genetic weapon that has the ability to extract "Voids" from individuals under the age of 17. A Void is the physical form of the personality of a person and is unique to the individual. Eye contact is necessary to extract a Void. However, it is possible to extract a void by making a person believe that there is eye contact. The person from whom the Void is extracted remembers nothing of the incident due to shock and the Void is returned to the original owner after use. There are only three that Sephirah Genomics have cultivated so far.
Sephirah Genomics
A multinational pharmaceutical company with close ties to the GHQ and Anti Bodies. Sephirah Genomics is responsible for creating the Apocalypse Virus vaccine and the Void Genome, and is currently researching a cure for the Apocalypse Virus.
Norma Gene
A drug that was accidentally created at the same time as the Apocalypse Virus vaccine. Created after the Lost Christmas incident by Sephirah Genomics.

Media

Anime

Main article: List of Guilty Crown episodes

Guilty Crown is being directed by Tetsuro Araki with the series' script's supervision being handled by Hiroyuki Yoshino[3] and assisted by Ichirō Ōkouchi. Jin Hanegaya from Nitroplus will also be assisting with the screenplay.[4][5] The mechanical designs will be done by Atsushi Takeuchi and prop designs handled by Yō Moriyama. The original character designs are being drawn by Redjuice[3] while Hiromi Katō are providing the character designs for the anime. Yusuke Takeda will be the anime's art director. The animation production is being done by Production I.G's Division 6.

When asked what circumstances lead to his involvement, Redjuice responded that the production staff's illustrators and animators felt that his concept art exhibited a sense of compatibility with final product.[6] While Ryo of Supercell was providing the insert songs for the show, Redjuice himself was not participating in a project as a member of Supercell.[6] Besides liking Inori, the main heroine of Guilty Crown, Redjuice stated that he has done many drawings of Tsugumi.[6] The staff had no qualms with the cat-like ears of Tsugumi so Redjuice feels that he has slipped his personal tastes into the series.[6] Redjuice also likes Kanon although she was not originally written into the scenario but since she was included in one of the key visual drawings, Kanon got added.[6] As Redjuice has not worked with 3D CG much, he was able to learn a lot from the staff at Production I.G.[6]

New York Anime Festival screened the first two episodes of Guilty Crown on October 15, 2011.[7] The screening of the second episode was a world premiere as the episode did not air in Japan until October 20, 2011.[7] At Anime Weekend Atlanta 2011, Funimation Entertainment announced that it would simulcast the series in October, followed by a DVD and Blu-ray release in 2012.[8]

Music

The music used in the Guilty Crown anime is composed by Hiroyuki Sawano.[9] Both the opening and ending themes of Guilty Crown are written by Supercell.[1] The first opening theme is entitled "My Dearest" and is performed by Koeda.[10][11][12] The CD single for "My Dearest" was released on November 23, 2011.[13] The first ending theme is entitled "Departures (Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta)" (Departures ~あなたにおくるアイの歌~, Departures (Send your Love Song))[1] and is performed by Egoist, a fictional band from the series.[1][14] The single for "Departures (Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta)" was released on November 30, 2011.[13] A new 17-year old artist named Chelly provided the vocals.[1][14] Chelly was picked by Ryo of Supercell after an audition of 2,000 candidates.[1][14] Chelly also sang the insert song of Guilty Crown.[15][16] The second opening theme is "The Everlasting Guilty Crown" by Egoist and the second ending theme is "Kokuhaku" by Supercell.

Manga

A manga serialization was published by Square Enix's Gangan Comics imprint in their Monthly Shōnen Gangan.[17] The serialization began on the November 2011 issue of Monthly Shōnen Gangan.[18]

Internet radio show

An Internet radio show named Guilty Crown Radio Council to promote Guilty Crown began airing every other Friday starting on October 7, 2011.[19] The show is hosted by Yūki Kaji, the voice actor of Shu Ouma, and Ai Kayano, the voice actress of Inori Yuzuriha.[19]

Visual novel

Nitroplus developed a spin-off visual novel named Guilty Crown: Lost Christmas (ギルティクラウン ロストクリスマス, Giruti Kuraun Rosuto Kurisumasu).[5] The visual novel was previously known as Lost X.[5] The scenario writer for this game is Jin Hanegaya, who also penned Demonbane.[20] The game focuses on the "Lost Christmas" incident. The full version of the game includes a short 12-minutes anime.

Novel

A side story novel titled Guilty Crown: Princess of Deadpool was written by Gan Saaku from Nitroplus, with illustrations done by a Production I.G and Nitroplus collaboration. A special version that came along with a special book cover was first sold at Anime Contents Expo 2012 in between March 31 and April 1, while the official release was on April 25. The first chapter was put up for public reading.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Lanson, Greg (September 8, 2011). "New "Guilty Crown" Promotion Video Streamed, Theme Songs Announced". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "Guilty Crown "Introduction"". Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Death Note Helmer Araki, supercell Involved on New Work". Anime News Network. July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  4. ^ "アニメ旋風". Nitroplus. September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c Lanson, Greg (August 11, 2011). "Nitroplus Announces Guilty Crown Spinoff PC Game Project". Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "10月期ノイタミナ『ギルティクラウン』公開直前！　キャラクター原案・redjuice氏も衝撃の「″鬼″すぎる」制作現場". Livedoor. September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
  7. ^ a b "NY Anime Fest to Host U.S. Premieres of Guilty Crown, Fate/Zero". Anime News Network. September 20, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  8. ^ "Funimation Adds .hack//Quantum, Streams Guilty Crown". Anime News Network. October 1, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2011. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  9. ^ "アニメ『ギルティクラウン』 音楽担当". September 11, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  10. ^ "Supercell Selects 15-Year-Old Singer for Next Album". Anime News Network. September 9, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  11. ^ "supercell、新ボーカル決定　ノイタミナ新アニメテーマに". Oricon. September 9, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  12. ^ "supercell、新ゲスト・ヴォーカリスト＆新タイアップ決定". BARKS. September 9, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  13. ^ a b "ニューシングルのリリースが決定！！！ 新ゲストボーカリスト「こゑだ」を迎えた新生supercell第一弾の詳細を発表！" (in Japanese). September 29, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  14. ^ a b c "17-Year-Old Wins Supercell Audition to Sing Guilty Crown Songs". Anime News Network. September 8, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  15. ^ "ギルティクラウン ：挿入歌とエンディング曲に17歳の新人歌手を抜てき　2000人から選考" (in Japanese). September 9, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  16. ^ "［ギルティクラウン］挿入歌とエンディング曲に17歳の新人歌手を抜てき　2000人から選考" (in Japanese). Mycom Journal. September 9, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  17. ^ "アニメとゲームは友達です！". September 22, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  18. ^ "Square Enix Anime". Square Enix. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  19. ^ a b "「ギルティクラウン」ラジオ配信決定！" (in Japanese). Onsen. September 26, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  20. ^ "Guilty Crown Gets PC Game Spinoff from Nitroplus". Anime News Network. August 13, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
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