Zenonzard The Animation

ZENONZARD THE ANIMATION / ゼノンザード THE ANIMATION
Zenonzard The Animation
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Strategy Game
Themes: Strategy Game
Studios: 8bit
Producers: Magic Capsule
Rating: 5.89 / 10
Rank: #10760
Popularity: #5297
Users Listed: 19,964
Users Scored: 3,596
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/21/2022
Aired: January 31, 2020 – October 31, 2020 (Winter)
Type: ona
Source: game
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 9

Synopsis:

In a near-future world dominated by corporate entities, Hinaria's monotonous existence as an online gamer takes an unexpected turn. Driven by financial desperation, she penetrates the digital defenses of the powerful Beholder Group, uncovering a hidden archive detailing the lives of two enigmatic witches: Alice and Rimel. These figures, who once sought peaceful coexistence with humanity, possess a history deeply intertwined with the mysterious ZENONZARD technology that shapes modern society.

The narrative unfolds as Hinaria grapples with the implications of her discovery, navigating a world where historical narratives are deliberately obscured. The story explores themes of technological control, the search for forgotten truths, and the potential consequences when past desires clash with present realities. Expect a slow-burn character study interwoven with elements of mystery and intrigue, as Hinaria's actions begin to unravel a larger, more complex history.

Characters:

  • Azuma, Souta (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimazaki, Nobunaga
  • Claude, Ash (Main) - Voice Actors: Umehara, Yuuichirou
  • Lash, Eilietta (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori
  • Saionji, Shion (Main) - Voice Actors: Han, Megumi
  • Alice (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taichi, You
  • Aubreykahn, Hughtlom (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
  • Darkend, Hinaria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Rie
  • Marienrita, Rimmel Nalu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka
  • Mina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Juri
  • Minamino, Ruri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fairouz Ai
  • Nillon, Nonoin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondou, Reina
  • Tidal, Ranburn (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakai, Kazuya
  • Yorraiha, Yorusuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachibana, Shinnosuke

Staff:

  • Oikawa, Kei (Director, Storyboard)
  • Tosaka, Shin (Director)
  • Hamano, Takatoshi (Sound Director)
  • Katsura, Kenichirou (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Watanabe, Tetsuaki (Episode Director)
  • Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Script)
  • Shimizu, Satoshi (Storyboard)
  • Kondou, Reina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Takahashi, Kouichirou (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Takahashi, Rie (Theme Song Performance)
  • Fujikawa, Futoshi (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Itou, Akira (Art Director)
  • Kimura, Yoshiaki (Editing)
  • Kosuge, Kazuhisa (Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Kurokawa, Ayumi (Animation Director)
  • Oohira, Takeo (Animation Director)
  • Saitou, Maki (Color Design)
  • Shinomin (Animation Director)
  • Yamazaki, Hideki (Chief Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Yaso, Shouta (Sound Effects)

Reviews:

  • User KANLen09 (Score: 6/10):
    This is gonna be a short review, and I'll just keep it condensed. This short 9-episode OVA that has episodes come out every end of the month (from January to October, minus April) in the fable year of 2020 is nothing more but promotional material for the Zenonzard AI card game that's popular in Japan. What this OVA entails are some of the many characters of their aptly-named Codeman pseudonyms, whom in these 9 episodes have shown, is more like an introduction to their characters and personalities that while may not have been derived from the actual game, the original script for them feels fine and nothingto rave about.nnContracting 8-bit to do this short OVA feels pretty good with consistent visuals, that's about it when it comes to visuals.nnIf there is one good thing about this short OVA, is the OST of a bopping OP and its many episodic EDs pertaining to the character of the month. Honestly, the best aspect for me.nnThankfully, Bandai Namco has since then released this game globally, so if this OVA has aroused your interest, it is now available for both Android and iOS to download to try for yourself.

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Zenonzard The Animation Episode 0 (anime - Prequel)