Ragnastrike Angels

ラグナストライクエンジェル (Raguna Sutoraiku Enjeruzu)
Ragnastrike Angels
Anime television series
Directed by	Junichi Wada
Written by	Takeshi Kikuchi
Studio	Satelight
Network	Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11
Original run	April 3, 2016 – present
Episodes	12
Game
Developer	Dingo Inc.
Genre	Action
Platform	iOS, Android, PC
Released	Summer 2016

Ragnastrike Angels (ラグナストライクエンジェルズ, Raguna Sutoraiku Enjeruzu) is a Japanese short anime series airing on TV consisting of 12, 30 seconds long episodes airing from April 3, 2016 to June 2016, based on video game slated for release in summer.

Plot

The plot due to the 30 seconds length of the anime is rather brief however the series follows the story of fighting girls whose size can increase to 38 meters (125 feet) tall.

Characters

Heroines

Ayano Anemori (姉守綾乃, Anemori Ayano): Voiced by: Tomoyo Kurosawa; The protagonist of the series, she is a spoiled child whom would rather not leave the comfort of her house. However, she has a strong sense of justice that drives her to fight the 'Fiarem' to protect the world.

Moka Mihime (美姫もか, Mihime Moka): Voiced by: Inori Minase; An innocent child whom acts like a mascot and liked by everyone like a little sister. She is into Cosplay.

Nagisa Nanami (那波ナギサ, Nanami Nagisa): Voiced by: Ayane Sakura

Izuki Kanomiya (華ノ宮伊月, Kanomiya Izuki): Voiced by: Maaya Uchida; The prestigious only daughter of "Miyake Hanako". She behaves like a noble lady and believes herself to be the best. She is also curious about the lives of ordinary people.

Hinata Tōjō (東条ひなた, Tōjō Hinata): Voiced by: Mai Fuchigami; Unfussy as can be, her personality is like the warm sun. She is good at housework, but plagues her teammates with her creative cuisine. She also sometimes goes on a dialogue of imagination.

Kasumi Barnette Midō (御堂かすみバーネット, Midō Kasumi Bānetto): Voiced by: Aoi Yūki; Former military whose 'giant experiment' ended in failure, causing her to gain the appearance of an 14-year-old, because of the recession phenomenon. She hates it when her teammates treat her like a child. Additionally, she also dislikes their lack of discipline.

Commanders

Rio Hiiragi (柊理緒, Hīragi Rio): Voiced by: Mai Nakahara

Erenoa Sonoda (エレノア・ソノダ): Voiced by: Ami Koshimizu

Development

The series was made by Satelight, was produced by Aniplex and Dingo Inc. as the original creators and DMM as distributor of the game. Voice actress Tomoyo Kurosawa as protagonist Ayano Anemori will sing the theme song "Kizuna no Chikara" (絆のチカラ).^[1]

Media

Anime

The anime was directed by Junichi Wada whilst the script was written by Takeshi Kikuchi with character designs by Tōru Imanishi.

Episode list

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Purorōgu -Kaikō-" (プロローグ ―邂逅―)	April 3, 2016
The episode starts with a starry sky with a comet flying across It and the sound of it striking the ground can be heard. Out of it rises a giant black knight looking figure in wielding a giant black lance. The protagonist 'Ayano Anemori' is then shown before speaking the word "Fiarem" as she gazes upon hundreds of these comets striking the ground causing explosions. A comet then lands a few meters in front of her causing an explosion and a pendant above her ear to start glowing. She turns around to talks to a figure unseen by the viewer.
2	"Madoromi no Kotatsu" (まどろみの炬燵)	April 10, 2016
The episode begins in a command room reporting that a 'Fiarem' has been spotted and that they need to contact one of the fighting girls. It cuts to the girl however she is half-asleep underneath her kotatsu. Her feet our outside of the kotatsu making her cold so she tucks her feet in however this makes her too hot. She then precedes to remove her socks which according to her 'feels good'. The observer reports to her clearly agitated commander that she is asleep.
3	"Attakain desu" (あったかいんです)	April 17, 2016
4	"Ayano, ikimasu!" (綾乃、いきます！)	April 24, 2016
Kasumi arrives in the command room with Ayano and Hinata, having woken them up by her by hitting them on the head. The commander tells Ayano to get ready for for an emergency dispatch. Ayano then moves to a platform while complaining, but before she can finish the platform opens causing her to fall. She lands in a giant bath while a device called the 'Deva System' appears above her and fires a laser at her. She then emerges from the bath as a giantess and stretches her body.

Video games

The anime is based on a "3D real-time battle action game" for iOS, Android, and PC. Players assume the role of a special commander of the girls' Ragnastrikers unit to fight the mysterious enemy Fiaremu. The game is slated for release this summer.^[1]

References

1 2 "Ragnastrike Angels Game About 38-Meter Fighting Girls Gets TV Anime Shorts". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2016-04-06.

External links

Official website (Japanese)
Ragnastrike Angels (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

Works animated by Satelight

Television series	Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Geneshaft (2001) Heat Guy J (2002–2003) Genesis of Aquarion (2005) Noein: To Your Other Self (2005–2006) Glass Fleet (2006) Koi suru Tenshi Angelique ~ Kokoro no Mezameru Toki ~ (2006) Galaxy Angel Rune (2006) Koi suru Tenshi Angelique ~ Kagayaki no Ashita ~ (2007) Engage Planet Kiss Dum (2007) Kamichama Karin (2007) Shugo Chara! (2007–2008) Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline (2007–2008) Macross Frontier (2008) Shugo Chara!! Doki— (2008–2009) Legends of the Dark King (2008) Basquash! (2009) Guin Saga (2009) Shugo Chara! Party! (2009–2010) Anyamaru Tantei Kiruminzuu (2009–2010) Fairy Tail (2009–2013) Kiddy Girl-and (2009–2010) Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth (2011) Senki Zesshō Symphogear (2012) Aquarion Evol (2012) Bodacious Space Pirates (2012) AKB0048 (2012) Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse (2012) AKB0048 next stage (2013) Arata: The Legend (2013) Senki Zesshō Symphogear G (2013) Log Horizon (2013–2014) White Album 2 (2013) Nobunaga the Fool (2014) M3 the dark metal (2014) Lord Marksman and Vanadis (2014) The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (2015) Aquarion Logos (2015) Senki Zesshō Symphogear GX (2015) Macross Delta – Mission 0.89: Prologue on the Battlefield (2015) Macross Delta (2016) Ragnastrike Angels (2016) Scared Rider XechS (2016) Nanbaka (2016)

Films	Gekijōban Aquarion (2007) Macross Frontier the Movie ~Itsuwari no Utahime~ (2009) Macross Frontier the Movie ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ (2011) Macross FB 7: Ore no Uta o Kike! (2012) Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace (2014)

OVAs	Macross Zero (2002–2004) Hellsing Ultimate I–IV (2006–2008) Baldr Force EXE: Resolution (2006–2007) Genesis of Aquarion (2007) Air Gear: Break on the Sky (2010–2011) Fairy Tail (2011–present) Aquarion Love (2015) The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (2015)

Video games	Heavy Metal Thunder (2005) Persona 2: Innocent Sin (2011) Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (2012) Time and Eternity (2012) E.X. Troopers (2012)

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