Genma Taisen: Shinwa Zenya no Shou

Genma Wars / 幻魔大戦－神話前夜の章 / Genma Taisen / Genma Wars: Eve of Mythology / Ghenma Wars / Great War of the Demon of Illusions: The Chapter of the Previous Night of the Myth

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Seinen
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: E&G Films
Producers: Groove Corporation
Licensors: Media Blasters
Rating: 4.94 / 10
Rank: #13623
Popularity: #11150
Users Listed: 2,711
Users Scored: 1,068
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/17/2025
Aired: February 2, 2002 – May 11, 2002 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

Set in a world populated by both humans and monstrous beings, the story follows Non, a woman who sacrifices herself to secure the safety of her village. Her act leads to an unexpected consequence – bearing twin sons for the tyrannical Evil King. However, this selfless deed results in exile for Non and her children at the hands of those she tried to protect.

The narrative shifts as one of the sons is taken to be raised by his father, a decision complicated by the Queen’s growing prejudice against humans. The anime explores themes of fate, familial bonds, and societal prejudice within a fantastical landscape. It presents a character-driven story navigating complex relationships amidst political intrigue and the looming presence of supernatural forces. The atmosphere blends elements of fantasy with poignant exploration of belonging and acceptance.

Staff:

Imai, Tomoyuki (Producer)
Kasakura, Takashi (Producer)
Ogawa, Takumi (Producer)
Okazaki, Yukio (Producer)
Tominaga, Tsuneo (Director)
Takahashi, Hideo (Sound Director)
Awai, Shigeki (Episode Director)
Kamijou, Osamu (Episode Director)
Kusuda, Satoru (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Nishiyama, Akihiko (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Oono, Kazuhisa (Episode Director)
Ejima, Yasuo (Storyboard)
Kobayashi, Ichizou (Storyboard)
Takahashi, Yukio (Storyboard)
Motokura, Hiroshi (Theme Song Composition)
Yamano, Hideaki (Theme Song Lyrics)
Hirabayashi, Takashi (Key Animation)
Hirai, Kazumasa (Original Creator)
Imanishi, Kazuto (Planning)
Maru, Hideo (Key Animation)
Murakami, Tsutomu (Animation Director)
Nakahara, Eitou (Art Director)
Narisawa, Akira (Executive Producer)
Sekizaki, Takaaki (Animation Director)
Sugai, Yoshihiro (Animation Director)
Terasawa, Shinsuke (Animation Director)
Tsuburaya, Akira (Executive Producer)
Wakabayashi, Hiromi (In-Between Animation)

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