Druaga no Tou: The Sword of Uruk

Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk / ドルアーガの塔 ~the Sword of URUK~
Druaga no Tou: The Sword of Uruk
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Studios: Gonzo
Producers: Future Vision Music, Sotsu Music Publishing
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.17 / 10
Rank: #3646
Popularity: #2672
Users Listed: 78,156
Users Scored: 39,515
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/01/2023
Aired: January 9, 2009 – March 27, 2009 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: game
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Friday at 01:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Haunted by unresolved past events and a sense of incomplete purpose, Jil finds his life unexpectedly altered by the arrival of Kai. This enigmatic girl presents him with a singular, perplexing request: to ascend a towering structure of unknown origin. The journey promises not just physical ascent, but a deeper exploration of self and destiny.

Set within a world tinged with uncertainty, the narrative emphasizes Jil’s internal struggle as he grapples with regaining control over his future. The series explores themes of perseverance, the weight of expectation, and the search for meaning in a seemingly endless undertaking. Expect a character-driven story that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional resonance over action-oriented spectacle. The climb is not merely a physical one, but a metaphorical journey into confronting personal burdens.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Tower of Gilgamesh
  • Episode 2: Capital City Meskia
  • Episode 3: City of Dreams: Meltland
  • Episode 4: Into the Phantasm
  • Episode 5: The Land of Shadows
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Fatina (Main) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Marchi, Jamie
  • Henaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Karbowski, Brittney
  • Jil (Main) - Voice Actors: KENN, Haberkorn, Todd, Kim, Min Seok
  • Kaaya (Main) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko, Nishimura, Trina
  • Kai (Main) - Voice Actors: Yajima, Akiko, Clark, Leah
  • Utu (Main) - Voice Actors: Yasumoto, Hiroki, Williams, Kent
  • Acra (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Viktorin, Alison, Tomizawa, Kazato
  • Ahmey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayamizu, Risa, Palencia, Brina
  • Coopa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chihara, Minori, Rial, Monica
  • Druaga (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cason, Chris
  • Ethana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Clinkenbeard, Colleen, Mizuno, Risa
  • Galif (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Elliott, R. Bruce
  • Gremica (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Neya, Michiko, Harp, Clarine
  • Kally (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, Pate, Justin
  • Kelb (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terasoma, Masaki, Tatum, J. Michael
  • King Gilgamesh (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hashi, Takaya, Campbell, Charles
  • Kum (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Patton, Chris, Sugiyama, Ooki
  • Lou, Wu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujimori, Taya
  • Melt (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Huber, Chuck, Gouda, Hozumi
  • Mite the Fool (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa, Christian, Luci
  • Nakia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dismuke, Aaron
  • Neeba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Willingham, Travis, Sakurai, Takahiro, Clark, Leah, Kim, Seung jun
  • Shadow Gilgamesh (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu, Grelle, Jessie James
  • Succubus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukana, Savage, Carrie
  • Sword of Blood (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Isshin
  • Tear of Ice (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yumiba, Saori
  • Uragon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, McCollum, Robert

Staff:

  • Cook, Justin (Producer)
  • Hashimoto, Taichi (Producer)
  • Kojima, Tsutomu (Producer)
  • Nanba, Hideyuki (Producer)
  • Chigira, Kouichi (Director)
  • Gouda, Hozumi (Sound Director)
  • Ichimura, Tetsuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Takahashi, Yukio (Episode Director)
  • Koumoto, Shougo (Storyboard)
  • Kugimiya, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Mori, Takeshi (Storyboard)
  • Orikasa, Fumiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Watanabe, Cheru (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Yamada, Hiroshi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Akao, Ryoutarou (Key Animation)
  • Chiba, Kenji (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Clark, Leah (ADR Director)
  • Deguchi, Kazuto (Animation Check)
  • Ebina, Yasunori (Recording Engineer)
  • Fujisawa, Toshiyuki (Chief Animation Director)
  • Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
  • Gatou, Shouji (Screenplay, Series Composition)
  • Hakua, Ugetsu (Original Character Design)
  • Hara, Miyuki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Hida, Aya (Editing)
  • Ishiguro, Seiji (Director of Photography)
  • Ishikawa, Shinichirou (Planning)
  • Kawabata, Erkin (Key Animation)
  • Komatsu, Yuuki (Key Animation)
  • Komito, Yukiyo (Key Animation)
  • Kudou, Akiko (In-Between Animation)
  • Kusaka, Takeshi (Key Animation)
  • Niinuma, Daisuke (Key Animation)
  • Nozaki, Shinichi (Key Animation)
  • Ooshima, Hiroyuki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Saitou, Shinmei (Key Animation)
  • Sakimoto, Hitoshi (Music)
  • Shibuya, Sakae (Key Animation)
  • Shiga, Michinori (Key Animation)
  • Takaoka, Junichi (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Tanzawa, Manabu (Key Animation)
  • Tezuka, Kyouhei (Key Animation)
  • Uchibayashi, Yumi (Color Design)
  • Yamagata, Atsushi (Character Design)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Druaga no Tou: The Aegis of Uruk (anime - Prequel)