Black★Rock Shooter (TV)

Black Rock Shooter / ブラック★ロックシューター / BRS (TV)

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, School
Themes: School
Studios: Ordet, SANZIGEN
Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Fuji TV, Fujipacific Music, Good Smile Company, MAGES., Sony Music Entertainment, TOHO, Ultra Super Pictures
Licensors: Discotek Media
Rating: 6.79 / 10
Rank: #5516
Popularity: #720
Users Listed: 363,951
Users Scored: 180,093
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/10/2025
Aired: February 3, 2012 – March 23, 2012 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: other
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 8
Broadcast: Friday at 00:45 (JST)

Synopsis:

The narrative centers on the burgeoning connection between Mato Kuroi and Yomi Takanashi as they navigate the complexities of junior high. Their initial encounter sparks a deep and unexpected friendship, built upon a shared appreciation for simple things. However, their seemingly ordinary lives are subtly interwoven with forces beyond their comprehension.

As their bond strengthens, the boundaries between realities begin to blur. The girls find themselves unknowingly linked to parallel existences where they embody powerful figures from a fantastical realm. This connection creates a ripple effect, influencing events in both worlds and drawing them into an intricate web of destiny. The series explores themes of friendship, identity, and the unseen connections that shape our experiences, all within a quietly introspective atmosphere.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: How Much More Do I Have to Scream? (Aired: 02/03/2012)
Episode 2: Dawn Envelops the Sky (Aired: 02/10/2012)
Episode 3: Tears Held Back Threaten to Spill Over (Aired: 02/17/2012)
Episode 4: The World I Once Dreamt of Closes (Aired: 02/24/2012)
Episode 5: Black★Rock Shooter (Aired: 03/02/2012)
... and 3 more episodes

Characters:

Black★Gold Saw (Main) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Van Sistine, Natalie, Paolelli, Rachele
Black★Rock Shooter (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Yang, Jeong Hwa, Bebi, Ludovica, Sedlmeir, Maresa, Saroli, Delphine, Huynh, Xanthe
Dead Master (Main) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Yun, Mi Na, Im, Eun Jeong, Puccio, Veronica, Yeung, Suzie
Kuroi, Mato (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Bebi, Ludovica, Sedlmeir, Maresa, Saroli, Delphine, Huynh, Xanthe
Strength (Main) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana, Chambers, Dani, Ionica, Emanuela
Takanashi, Yomi (Main) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Puccio, Veronica, Pietermann, Gabrielle, Longeac, Amandine, Yeung, Suzie
Chariot (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Mills, Kayli, Padoan, Eva
Irino, Saya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Paolelli, Rachele, Pokorny, Tatjana, Benedito, Dany, Van Sistine, Natalie
Izuriha, Kagari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Padoan, Eva, Vandroux, Sandra, Wurmer, Lara, Mills, Kayli
Katsuchi, Taku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu, Bebi, Federico, Fu, Stephen, Scheffel, Oliver
Kohata, Arata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Numakura, Manami, Perino, Elena, Hostekint, Justine, Quinones, Anairis
Koutari, Yuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana, Ionica, Emanuela, Schadt, Shandra, Heller, Angélique, Chambers, Dani
Kuroi, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murai, Kazusa, Rinaldi, Antonella, Gallagher, Larissa
Kuroi, Hiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuno, Misaki, Marteddu, Tito, Minehan, Brady
Takanashi, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanba, Tomoe, Costa, Emilia, Edwards, Kara

Staff:

Katsumata, Hideo (Producer)
Matsuura, Hiroaki (Producer)
Nakamura, Hiroshi (Producer)
Mori, Akitoshi (Assistant Producer)
Yoshioka, Shinobu (Director, Storyboard)
Kikuta, Hiromi (Sound Director)
Amemiya, Akira (Episode Director, Storyboard, Layout, Key Animation)
Ezaki, Shinpei (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Fujii, Tatsumi (Episode Director, Key Animation)
Imaishi, Hiroyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Special Effects, Layout, Animation Director)
Kobayashi, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Shinohara, Toshiya (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Ui, Yoshikazu (Episode Director)
Decouzon, Mélanie (Script)
Okada, Mari (Script, Series Composition)
Kamakura, Yumi (Storyboard)
Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
Hatsune, Miku (Theme Song Performance)
ryo (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement)
supercell (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Ajiki, Kei (Key Animation)
Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation)
Enomoto, Hanako (Key Animation)
Fujita, Masayuki (Key Animation)
Handa, Shuuhei (Key Animation)
Haneda, Kouji (Animation Director)
Hara, Shuuichi (Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Tetsuya (Key Animation)
Hayashi, Asuka (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Hiramura, Naoki (2nd Key Animation)
Hirooka, Takeshi (Director of Photography)
Hong, Beom-seok (2nd Key Animation)
Hotchi, Kazuhiro (Principle Drawing)
Ii, Osamu (Background Art)
Iino, Makoto (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Ikeda, Shino (Key Animation)
Ikeya, Yoshiaki (Key Animation)
Imanaka, Shunsuke (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Iseki, Shuuichi (In-Between Animation)
Ishida, Keiichi (Key Animation)
Isom, Arthell (Background Art)
Itou, Kaori (Key Animation)
Itou, Tomoko (Key Animation)
Iwasaki, Shouta (Key Animation, Layout)
Kaneda, Hiroko (Key Animation)
Kaneko, Yuuji (Background Art)
Kasuya, Kenichirou (Key Animation)
Katou, Teruyo (Key Animation)
Katsumata, Geki (Background Art)
Kawaguchi, Chisato (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation, Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
... and 58 more staff

News:

'Black★★Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall' TV Anime Announced (09/15/2021)
Q4 2020 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 12/14] (09/28/2020)
Black★Rock Shooter (TV) to be Streamed in 8 Languages (01/28/2012)
Yamamoto Yutaka Establishes a Holding Company 'Ultra Super Pictures' with Imaishi Hiroyuki (10/27/2011)
TV Anime of Black★Rock Shooter on Noitamina Block Announced [Update Dec 10] (08/18/2011)

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Related Anime/Manga:

Black★Rock Shooter (anime - Prequel)
Black★Rock Shooter (OVA) (anime - Alternative Version)
Black★★Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall (anime - Other)