Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna

Spiral: Bond of Reasoning / スパイラル -推理の絆-
Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Shounen
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: J.C.Staff
Producers: Aniplex, Rakuonsha, SME Visual Works, Sotsu, TV Tokyo
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.2 / 10
Rank: #3427
Popularity: #3253
Users Listed: 54,630
Users Scored: 23,615
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/08/2024
Aired: October 1, 2002 – March 25, 2003 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 25
Broadcast: Tuesday at 18:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

The narrative follows Ayumu Narumi, a young man consistently overshadowed by his accomplished detective brother, Kiyotaka. Two years after Kiyotaka's sudden disappearance, Ayumu is confronted with cryptic clues and unsettling events that challenge his perception of his family history. A series of mysterious deaths at his school draws Ayumu into a complex investigation where he becomes implicated in a crime he didn’t commit.

His pursuit of the truth leads him to uncover the existence of the "Blade Children," a secretive group with a direct connection to his brother. As Ayumu delves deeper, he uncovers a dangerous reality where his past and present are inextricably linked. The story explores themes of familial legacy, identity, and the hidden consequences of extraordinary abilities within a world veiled in unsettling mystery.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Spiral of Destiny (Aired: 10/01/2002)
  • Episode 2: Manor of Death (Aired: 10/08/2002)
  • Episode 3: Cursed Children (Aired: 10/15/2002)
  • Episode 4: The Happiness of Those Who Believe (Aired: 10/22/2002)
  • Episode 5: Misty Gallows (Aired: 10/29/2002)
  • ... and 20 more episodes

Characters:

  • Asazuki, Kousuke (Main) - Voice Actors: Kusao, Takeshi, Ayres, Greg, Yang, Seok jeong
  • Narumi, Ayumu (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzumura, Kenichi, Katsük, Daniel, Kim, Yeong Seon
  • Rutherford, Eyes (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, Burgmeier, John, Son, Won Il
  • Takeuchi, Rio (Main) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Rial, Monica
  • Yuizaki, Hiyono (Main) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi, Glass, Caitlin, Park, Seon Yeong
  • Adachi, Takako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Miho, Harp, Clarine
  • Hatsuyama, Reiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikami, Kyouko, Cranz, Cynthia
  • Hilbert, Kanone (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji, Bevins, Christopher, Byeon, Hyeon Wu
  • Imazato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Hirofumi, Strait, Sonny
  • Kanzaka, Keishisei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Elliott, R. Bruce, Mizuno, Ryuji
  • Nakamoto, Yuuta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kubota, Sou, Mignogna, Vic
  • Narumi, Kiyotaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko, Sabat, Christopher, Son, Won Il
  • Narumi, Madoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mitsuishi, Kotono, Lau, Gwendolyn, Song, Do Yeong
  • Shiranagatani, Raizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagai, Ichiro, Armstrong, Brice
  • Shiranagatani, Sayoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai, Baughman, Elise, Lee, Ji Yeong
  • Shiranagatani, Kei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootake, Mika, McCollum, Kristin
  • Sonobe, Takashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya, Schemmel, Sean, Pyo, Yeong Jae
  • Suzuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okada, Kanako, Clinkenbeard, Colleen
  • Takamachi, Ryouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bailey, Laura, Kato, Hitomi
  • Wataya, Suemaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimada, Bin, McCollum, Robert, Byeon, Hyeon Wu

Staff:

  • Azuma, Fukashi (Producer)
  • Cook, Justin (Producer)
  • Itabashi, Hidenori (Producer)
  • Katsumata, Hideo (Producer)
  • Matsukura, Yuuji (Producer)
  • Ooyama, Ryou (Producer)
  • Watson, Barry (Producer)
  • Kaneko, Shingo (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Hata, Shouji (Sound Director)
  • Abe, Masashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Asami, Matsuo (Episode Director)
  • Douri, Tamotsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ejima, Yasuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fukumoto, Kiyoshi (Episode Director)
  • Hosoda, Mamoru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kimiya, Shigeru (Episode Director)
  • Kuzuya, Naoyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Masaki, Shinichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsumoto, Yoshihisa (Episode Director)
  • Miyake, Yuuichirou (Episode Director)
  • Nitta, Yoshikata (Episode Director)
  • Oota, Hiromitsu (Episode Director)
  • Ooya, Mitsuko (Episode Director)
  • Oyunamu (Episode Director)
  • Sanjou, Sanetomi (Episode Director)
  • Yamauchi, Tomio (Episode Director)
  • Houjou, Chinatsu (Script)
  • Koide, Katsuhiko (Script)
  • Sakai, Mitsuyasu (Script)
  • Takahashi, Natsuko (Script, Series Composition)
  • Tanaka, Tetsuo (Script)
  • Fukuda, Michio (Storyboard)
  • Kyouda, Tomoki (Storyboard)
  • Mizushima, Seiji (Storyboard)
  • Nakajima, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
  • Okuda, Seiji (Storyboard)
  • Oogawara, Haruo (Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Hysteric Blue (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Nomura, Yoshio (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Sakuma, Masahide (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Strawberry JAM (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Composition)
  • Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
  • Aoi, Kiyotoshi (Animation Director)
  • Aono, Yuka (Key Animation)
  • Bevins, Christopher (ADR Director)
  • Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
  • Hara, Yuuki (In-Between Animation)
  • Harada, Minefumi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Hashimoto, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
  • Hatano, Yoshitsugu (Animation Director)
  • ... and 38 more staff

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna (manga - Adaptation)