G-On Riders

G-on らいだーす

Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Sci-Fi
Themes: School
Studios: Shaft, TNK
Rating: 5.76 / 10
Rank: #11398
Popularity: #8681
Users Listed: 5,802
Users Scored: 1,963
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/03/2022
Aired: July 2, 2002 – October 1, 2002 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Tuesday at 18:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The quiet facade of Saint Hoshikawa School conceals a hidden world of extraordinary individuals. Within its walls operates the G-On Riders, a select group of students tasked with defending Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Beyond battling alien forces, however, the Riders grapple with complex interpersonal dynamics and internal conflicts that mirror their external struggles. The series explores these interwoven layers, depicting the emotional weight carried by those who bear the responsibility for humanity’s safety. Simultaneously, a poignant subplot follows Ichiro, whose persistent attempts to connect with Yuki, a prominent member of the G-On Riders, adds a layer of personal drama and highlights the challenges of balancing duty with desire in a world teetering on the brink. The anime presents a nuanced portrayal of heroism, examining both external battles and the intimate struggles of those who fight them.

Characters:

Arashiyama, Sera (Main) - Voice Actors: Minami, Omi
Hongou, Ichiro (Main) - Voice Actors: Hiyama, Nobuyuki
Hoshikawa, Yayoi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kurata, Masayo
Kurama, Yuuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Shima, Ryouka
Ai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uemura, Takako
Fancy Beast (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
Hoshikawa, Juuzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Naka, Hiroshi
Mako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori
Mokujin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
Pao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Machii, Miki
Riro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
Sanada, Mio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya
Zero (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Yukari

Staff:

Kimura, Shinichirou (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Takahashi, Hideo (Sound Director)
Asami, Matsuo (Episode Director)
Ejima, Yasuo (Episode Director)
Endou, Hirotaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Mizumoto, Hazuki (Episode Director)
Okajima, Kunitoshi (Episode Director)
Yamamoto, Megumi (Episode Director)
Yamazaki, Shigeru (Episode Director)
Minakami, Seishi (Script, Series Composition)
Fukuta, Jun (Storyboard)
Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
Yamanaka, Eiji (Storyboard)
Yoneda, Mitsuhiro (Storyboard)
Kurata, Masayo (Theme Song Performance)
Machii, Miki (Theme Song Performance)
Minami, Omi (Theme Song Performance)
Mizuhashi, Kaori (Theme Song Performance)
Shima, Ryouka (Theme Song Performance)
Tsuda, Naoshi (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
Uemura, Takako (Theme Song Performance)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Aoyagi, Shigemi (Key Animation)
Arao, Hideyuki (Key Animation)
Fujisawa, Toshiyuki (Animation Director)
Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
Hamatsu, Takehiro (Key Animation)
Harada, Hiroki (Key Animation)
Hirano, Emi (Key Animation)
Hirasawa, Akihiro (Background Art)
Hirata, Katsuzou (Key Animation, Chief Animation Director, Character Design, Animation Director)
Honda, Keiichi (In-Between Animation)
Horii, Kumi (Key Animation)
Hosoda, Naoto (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Houri, Kouji (Key Animation)
Ijima, Keiko (Key Animation)
Ishibashi, Yukiko (Key Animation)
Itou, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
Itou, Yoshiaki (Key Animation)
Kaidou, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
Kajiura, Shinichirou (Key Animation)
Kanbara, Masahito (Key Animation)
Kanda, Takashi (In-Between Animation)
Kaneda, Eiji (Key Animation)
Kawamori, Noboru (Key Animation)
Kawasaki, Miho (Key Animation)
Kinoshita, Sumie (Animation Check)
Kitamura, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
Kobuchi, Yousuke (Key Animation)
Kogawa, Tomonori (Key Animation)
... and 57 more staff

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Related Anime/Manga:

G-On Riders Special (anime - Sequel)
G-on Riders (manga - Adaptation)