Zettai Karen Children

Psychic Squad / 絶対可憐チルドレン / Absolutely Lovely Children / ZKC

Genres: Action, Comedy, Shounen, Super Power
Themes: Super Power
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: SynergySP
Producers: Half H.P Studio, Shogakukan Productions, TV Tokyo
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 7.28 / 10
Rank: #3008
Popularity: #3469
Users Listed: 48,727
Users Scored: 12,655
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/04/2024
Aired: April 6, 2008 – March 29, 2009 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 51

Synopsis:

The narrative centers on three exceptionally gifted young women – Kaoru, Shiho, and Aoi – possessing formidable psychic abilities. Their potential for power attracts the attention of B.A.B.E.L., a specialized research facility seeking to understand and manage the burgeoning phenomenon of psychic evolution. As "The Children," they undergo intensive training under the watchful eye of Koichi Minamoto, a young man burdened with the responsibility of leading this unusual team. The series explores the challenges of mentoring powerful individuals while navigating the complexities of their abilities and personal growth. Set within a world grappling with unpredictable psychic developments, the story blends elements of psychological drama with slice-of-life dynamics, examining themes of responsibility, control, and the evolving relationship between humanity and its own potential.

Streaming Platforms:

HIDIVE

Episodes:

Episode 1: Absolutely Lovely! Their Name Is “The Children”
Episode 2: Don’t Worry! the Soaring Tower of BABEL
Episode 3: A Virtuous Person! Being an Esper Is Tough
Episode 4: Beautiful Spring Scenery! Go, Go Pretty Female High School S...
Episode 5: Unpreparedness Is Your Greatest Enemy! You Wouldn’t Normal...
... and 46 more episodes

Characters:

Akashi, Kaoru (Main) - Voice Actors: Hirano, Aya, Park, Seon Yeong
Minamoto, Kouichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi, Kang, Su Jin, Kugimiya, Rie
Nogami, Aoi (Main) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Ryouko, Kim, Seon Hye
Sannomiya, Shiho (Main) - Voice Actors: Tomatsu, Haruka, Yeo, Min Jeong
Akashi, Yoshimi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kouda, Mariko
Akashi, Akie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi
Asakaze, Risa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
Barrow, Clyde (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horiuchi, Kenyuu
Black Phantom (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
Crew, Patty (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Sanae
Ford, Mary (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko
Fujiura, You (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatano, Wataru
Grisham, J.D. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugou, Takayuki, Sakurai, Takahiro, Jang, Gwang
Hanai, Chisato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuhara, Kaori, Lee, Ji Yeong
Hige, Shougo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Ryouko
Hino, Kagari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Irino, Miyu
His Highness Badjura XVII (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke
Hyoubu, Kyousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yusa, Kouji, Inoue, Marina, Yang, Seok jeong
Ikyuugou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kayumi, Iemasa
Inugami, Hatsune (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimizu, Ai
Kaneko, Ranko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
Kanou, Momiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko
Kashiwagi, Oboro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
Kawamura, Takenori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
Kawamura, Takeshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yumiko
Kikuchi, Naoya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Takayuki
Kiritsubo, Taizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta
Kojika, Keiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Saki
Kugutsu, Takashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Souma, Yukito
Kumoi, Yuuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina
Kuroki, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kaya
Kuromaki, Setsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno
Lawrence, Professor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Kouichi
Magi, Shirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ochiai, Kouji, Bang, Seong Jun
McGee, Caroline (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nazuka, Kaori, Han, Kyeong-hwa
McGwire, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatano, Wataru, Kim, Seung jun
Momotarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
Mr. President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta
Muto, Ayami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Muto, Ayami
Nakamoto, Suzuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamoto, Suzuka
Nogami, Daisaku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinomiya, Gou
Nogami, Yuuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higa, Kumiko
Nogami, Mari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamagata, Kaori
Nowaki, Hotaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
Okama, Muscle (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
Parker, Bonnie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yuki
Piroshkiski, Shkii (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umezu, Hideyuki
Prime Minister (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta
Ruriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko
Saisen, Professor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ito, Hiroshi
Sakaki, Shuuji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taniyama, Kishou, Bang, Seong Jun
Sannomiya, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Hidetoshi
Sanzenin, Nagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
Saotome, Eiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinomiya, Gou
Sera (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi
... and 16 more characters

Staff:

Furuichi, Naohiko (Producer)
Sakurai, Ryousuke (Producer)
Kawaguchi, Keiichirou (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Matsuoka, Hiroki (Sound Director)
Asami, Matsuo (Episode Director)
Fujimoto, Jirou (Episode Director)
Hashiguchi, Yousuke (Episode Director)
Ikehata, Hiroshi (Episode Director)
Ishida, Tooru (Episode Director)
Koyata, Masahisa (Episode Director)
Kusumoto, Naoki (Episode Director)
Nagamori, Yoshihiro (Episode Director, Chief Animation Director)
Nakano, Hideaki (Episode Director)
Ogata, Takahide (Episode Director)
Sekita, Osamu (Episode Director)
Sokuza, Makoto (Episode Director)
Watanabe, Masahiko (Episode Director)
Watanabe, Shinichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Script)
Fukuda, Hiroko (Script)
Inozume, Shinichi (Script)
Shirane, Hideki (Script, Screenplay)
Sano, Takashi (Storyboard)
Satou, Masako (Storyboard)
Hirano, Aya (Theme Song Performance)
Maeguchi, Wataru (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
Masuda, Takeshi (Theme Song Arrangement)
Muto, Ayami (Theme Song Performance)
Nakamoto, Suzuka (Theme Song Performance)
Nakamura, Yuuichi (Theme Song Performance)
Shima, Yuika (Theme Song Performance)
Shiraishi, Ryouko (Theme Song Performance)
Tomatsu, Haruka (Theme Song Performance)
Watanabe, Sho (Theme Song Composition)
Yusa, Kouji (Theme Song Performance)
Abe, Munetaka (Key Animation)
Aisaka, Naoki (Animation Director)
Akao, Ryoutarou (Key Animation)
Akiya, Yukie (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Amemiya, Akira (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Arai, Jun (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Aramaki, Sonomi (Key Animation)
Fujii, Shingo (Key Animation)
Fujisaki, Kenji (Animation Director)
Fukushima, Toyoaki (Animation Director)
Hiruma, Takashi (Background Art)
Ishimaru, Kenichi (Animation Director)
Ishiyama, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
Iwasa, Yuuko (Animation Director)
Kagami, Takahiro (Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
... and 42 more staff

News:

New Anime of Zettai Karen Children Announced (07/12/2012)
Sentai Filmworks Licenses Zettai Karen Children (01/30/2012)

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