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Captain Earth
"Captain Earth" is a visually stunning anime from Studio Bones, featuring high school student Daichi Manatsu in a battle against extraterrestrial beings.
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Formats | Streaming |
| Opening theme | "Believers High (ビリーバーズ・ハイ)" by flumpool |
| Ending theme | "Believers High (ビリーバーズ・ハイ)" by flumpool |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 24 mins |
| Status | Finished |
| Release Date | April 6, 2014 |
| End Date | September 21, 2014 |
| Format | TV Series |
| Studio | bones |
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Synopsis
When Daichi Manatsu sees a mysterious rainbow appearing near the Tanegashima Space Center, he immediately recognizes it as being similar to an apparition that formed when his father was killed in a mysterious accident years earlier. Traveling to Tanegashima, Daichi quickly finds himself involved with the machinations of Globe, a secret agency created to defend mankind from extraterrestrial forces. And while it might seem like a big job for a mere teenager, it turns out that the skills Daichi has honed on video games, combined with a special weapon called the Livlaster, make Daichi ideally suited for operating the Earth Engine Impacter, a giant robot that may be Mankind's best hope against aliens whose goal is to completely drain our world's lifeforce energy. Fortunately, Daichi won't be on his own, as he's quickly joined by a group of equally dedicated young people who all have their own skills and abilities to contribute to the battle.
(Source: Sentai Filmworks)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Daichi Manatsu MAIN | 
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Teppei Arashi MAIN | 
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Hana Mutou MAIN | 
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Akari Yomatsuri MAIN | 
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Editor's Review
“Captain Earth” is a Super Robot anime from Studio Bones, the team behind “Star Driver”. The series aired from April 6, 2014, to September 21, 2014, and consists of 25 episodes. The story centers around a high school student named Daichi Manatsu, who sees a weird round rainbow floating in the sky above Tanegashima and ventures there alone.
The series starts with Daichi encountering a secret organization fighting extraterrestrial beings with mecha robots. The animation in “Captain Earth” is commendable, with Studio Bones known for their high-quality animation. The series also features a nice soundtrack and a host of likable characters.
However, despite its potential, “Captain Earth” has been criticized for its incoherent and nonsensical storytelling. Critics have pointed out that the series is filled with exposition, yet fails to convey a clear narrative. This issue is further exacerbated by the series’ dull story, which fails to make even the giant robot battles interesting.
Despite these criticisms, “Captain Earth” has its strengths. The series showcases some incredible animation and a nice soundtrack. The characters, while not fully developed, are likable and add a certain charm to the series.
In conclusion, “Captain Earth” is a series with a lot of potential that unfortunately falls short due to its convoluted plot and lack of character development. While it may appeal to fans of the Super Robot genre and Studio Bones, it may not be the best choice for those looking for a coherent and engaging narrative. Despite its flaws, “Captain Earth” is a testament to Studio Bones’ animation prowess and is worth checking out for its visuals alone.