Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil

Wizard Barristers / ウィザード・バリスターズ～弁魔士セシル

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Mecha, Urban Fantasy
Themes: Mecha, Urban Fantasy
Studios: Arms
Producers: Pony Canyon, Showgate
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 6.17 / 10
Rank: #9213
Popularity: #3069
Users Listed: 61,573
Users Scored: 24,353
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/23/2024
Aired: January 13, 2014 – March 31, 2014 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Monday at 01:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against a backdrop of modern Tokyo in 2018, the series explores a world where magic is a recognized, yet regulated, aspect of society. A delicate balance exists between ordinary life and those gifted with arcane abilities, maintained by strict laws enforced through a specialized legal system. The narrative centers on Cecil, a remarkably young and ambitious Benmashi – a wizard barrister tasked with defending individuals accused of violating these magical regulations. Alongside her team, she navigates complex legal battles within the magic courtroom, confronting ethical dilemmas and societal prejudices that arise from this unique coexistence. The anime delves into themes of justice, prejudice, and the responsibilities that accompany extraordinary power, offering a nuanced perspective on a world grappling with integration and acceptance.

Trailer:

Episodes:

Episode 1: Lady Justice: Sword and Scales (Aired: 01/13/2014)
Episode 2: Hard Case (Aired: 01/20/2014)
Episode 3: Love and Hate
Episode 4: Personality Crisis
Episode 5: Six Nine
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Sudou, Cecil (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanabe, Rui, Karbowski, Brittney, Carrillo, Regina
Batta, Mitori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taya, Yui
Bubuhi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshinari, Yuki, Rial, Monica
Chouno, Seseri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru, Laskowski, Mark
Chouno, Ageha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsunematsu, Ayumi, Calene-Black, Shelley, Índigo, Irina
Ekusou, Shizumu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki, Patton, Chris, Dutkiewicz, Idzi
Erari, Quinn (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina, Robinson, Rachel, Delint, Alex
Hachiya, Mitsuhisa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touchi, Hiroki, Wald, David
Hotaru, Natsuna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shindou, Kei, Vincent-Davis, Kira, Robles, Jocelyn
Judge (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Chihaya
Kabutohara, Tsunomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arakawa, Miho, LaPorte, Krystal, Olea, Vanessa
Kaede (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Barr, Katelyn, Mikami, Shiori
Kajino, Sayachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hara, Hideshi, Patterson, Luke
Kamakiri, Tobirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin, Belcher, James
Kujira, Shibuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke, Shepard, Blake, Pirrón, Andrés
Namase, Masato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Souma, Titel, Allen
Nana Djinni (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio, Mungle, Rob, Filio, Mario
Oda, Akua (Supporting)
Ooizumi, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Tomonori, Mahany, Ty
Otoo, Shigeyuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amemiya, Hiroki, Jackson, Jovan
Sameoka, Kiba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suwabe, Junichi, Love, Andrew
Saotome, Mayu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Komatsu, Mikako, Mosier, Carli, Guerrero, María José
Sasori, Koromo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookubo, Rumi, Sumrall, Allison, Hernández, Gabriela
Sazanami, Sango (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasuhiro
Shimizu, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou, Noble, Adam
Shimizu, Tsukuji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou, Gibbs, Scott
Shimon, Makusu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Rikiya, Morrison, Josh
Sudou, Megumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyoshi, Rie, Grant, Tiffany
Tento, Moyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taketatsu, Ayana, Rial, Monica, Souza, Valentina

Staff:

Koshinaka, Osamu (Producer)
Morijiri, Kazuaki (Producer)
Nakamura, Shinichi (Producer)
Miyai, Rie (Assistant Producer)
Umetsu, Yasuomi (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Series Composition, Key Animation, Character Design, Original Creator, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Asari, Fujiaki (Episode Director)
Katou, Akira (Episode Director)
Matsumoto, Masayuki (Episode Director)
Nomata, Noriyuki (Episode Director)
Okumura, Yoshiaki (Episode Director, Key Animation)
Sanpei, Hijiri (Episode Director)
Yabana, Kaoru (Episode Director)
Barr, Katelyn (Script)
Itou, Michiko (Script)
Hosoda, Naoto (Storyboard)
Kanbe, Mamoru (Storyboard)
Kobayashi, Tsuneo (Storyboard)
Shiotani, Naoyoshi (Storyboard)
Tada, Shunsuke (Storyboard)
Inaba, Emi (Theme Song Lyrics)
Lia (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Okui, Kosuke (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
Tanabe, Rui (Theme Song Performance)
eba (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
Abe, Tatsuya (Key Animation)
Abe, Nozomu (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Abe, Genichirou (Key Animation)
Ajiki, Kei (Key Animation)
Akiyama, Yukiko (Key Animation)
Aoki, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
Arakaki, Issei (Key Animation)
Ayres, Christopher (ADR Director)
Chang, Bum-chul (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Eum, Ik-hyun (Animation Director)
Fukuda, Gen (Key Animation)
Geshi, Yuuya (Key Animation, Assistant Director)
Gotou, Ryouta (Background Art)
Gotou, Masami (Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Saki (Key Animation)
Hashimoto, Takashi (Animation Director)
Higuchi, Hiromi (2nd Key Animation)
Hoshi, Kazunobu (Key Animation)
Ichikawa, Miho (2nd Key Animation)
Iida, Hiroyoshi (Key Animation)
Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
Ishida, Keiichi (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Ishihara, Mitsuru (Key Animation)
Ishii, Kazuhiko (Key Animation)
Jun, Jong-min (Key Animation)
Kabashima, Yousuke (Key Animation)
... and 92 more staff

News:

North American Anime & Manga Releases for March (03/10/2016)
Q1 2014 Anime Licenses [Update 3/30] (01/02/2014)
Winter 2014 Simulcast List [Update 2/8] (12/26/2013)
New Original TV Anime 'Wizard Barristers' Due in 2014 (08/10/2013)