Aoi Sekai no Chuushin de

World War Blue / 蒼い世界の中心で / Aoi Sekai no Chushin de
Aoi Sekai no Chuushin de
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
Themes: Parody
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Fifth Avenue
Producers: DAX Production, S-Wood
Licensors: Media Blasters
Rating: 5.67 / 10
Rank: #11812
Popularity: #3325
Users Listed: 52,816
Users Scored: 22,871
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/10/2025
Aired: October 20, 2012 – April 4, 2013 (Fall)
Type: Tv Special
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

In a world mirroring the landscape of video game history, the Segua Kingdom faces a desperate struggle against the encroaching Ninterdo Empire. Hope arrives unexpectedly in the form of Gear, a young man who embodies the spirit of playful rebellion. The narrative unfolds within a vibrant, stylized setting populated by characters clearly inspired by iconic figures from Nintendo and Sega's past.

The series explores themes of identity and legacy as these familiar archetypes grapple with their roles in a rapidly changing conflict. It offers a thoughtful examination of heroism and sacrifice, framed through the lens of nostalgic pop culture references. Expect a story that blends action and character-driven moments, inviting reflection on the enduring power of games and the narratives they create.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Hard Wars of Consume (Aired: 10/20/2012)
  • Episode 2: Killer (Aired: 12/27/2012)
  • Episode 3: Lost Star and Kid (Aired: 04/04/2013)

Characters:

  • Gear (Main) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko, Kitta, Izumi, Shipman, Matt, Muñoz, Eleazar
  • Nel (Main) - Voice Actors: Mimori, Suzuko, Powers-Page, Cait
  • Tejilof (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro, Hernández, Carlos, Chang, Yung-I
  • Zalpha, Opal (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitta, Izumi, Lauda, Brittany
  • Alex (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Rikiya, Liscio Jr., Michael
  • Bays (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ooshita, Kouta, Paque, Jake
  • Boyz (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsushima, Yoshinori, Paque, Jake
  • Crystal (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Narumi, Kyoko, Laws, Michaela
  • D. Fisher (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasumoto, Hiroki, Thompson, Billy Bob
  • Fae (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lee, Amanda, Hirata, Yuki
  • Guliji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Pollock, Mike, Karino, Shou
  • Harris (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanzawa, Teruyuki, Rowe, Adam
  • I. Vazer (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ooshita, Kouta, Black, Sam
  • Karvey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyaki, Nami, Buckland, Kira
  • Kichou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Shunsuke, Silverstein, Keith
  • Marcus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Atsushi, Pollock, Mike
  • Myomuto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawanishi, Kengo, Diskin, Benjamin
  • Patry (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusunoki, Hiroko, Lo, Emi
  • Ramsus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Monden, Yukiko, Buchheister, Theresa
  • Stella (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikami, Kyouko, Schroeder, Erica
  • Til (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchiyama, Kouki, Chapin, Clifford, Mendoza, Gerardo
  • Tofig (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Grant, Meli, Nozaki, Hiromu
  • Zelig (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Niosi, Chris, Núñez, Hugo

Staff:

  • Yanagisawa, Tetsuya (Director)
  • Tsujitani, Kouji (Sound Director)
  • Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
  • Crimson (Script, Theme Song Lyrics, Original Creator, Executive Producer)
  • Kitta, Izumi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Mimori, Suzuko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Okamoto, Nobuhiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shimono, Hiro (Theme Song Performance)
  • Akiyama, Yasuhiko (Key Animation)
  • Andou, Tsuneta (2nd Key Animation)
  • Fujii, Maki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Fukunaga, Junichi (Key Animation)
  • Hidaka, Mayumi (Key Animation)
  • Honma, Shuu (2nd Key Animation)
  • Igarashi, Shunsuke (2nd Key Animation)
  • Ikezu, Hisae (Key Animation)
  • Kaizu, Toshiko (Art Director)
  • Kanda, Takashi (Character Design, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kataoka, Kouji (Key Animation)
  • Katou, Hiroto (Animation Director)
  • Kawashima, Akiko (Key Animation)
  • Kimura, Kunihiko (Key Animation)
  • Kishimoto, Tomohiko (Music)
  • Koike, Toshiya (Animation Director)
  • Komiyama, Yumiko (Animation Director)
  • Lauda, Brittany (ADR Director)
  • Ookubo, Ayumi (Key Animation)
  • Saruwatari, Seika (Animation Director)
  • Shinjou, Yuuki (Background Art)
  • Suzuki, Haruka (Key Animation)
  • Suzuki, Rumiko (Color Design)
  • Suzuki, Seiji (Publicity)
  • Tanaka, Aya (Key Animation)
  • Ueno, Rei (Sound Effects)
  • Wada, Katsuyuki (Key Animation)
  • Yamazaki, Kaori (Key Animation)
  • Yanase, Yuuji (Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Aoi Sekai no Chuushin de (manga - Adaptation)