Elemental Gelade

I was absolutely blown away by this anime. The first episode got me hooked with the awesome characters and interesting storyline. And as I continued watching, the plot only got deeper and deeper. This anime starts off with Coud, a thief of the sky, who awakens a famous Eden Raid (a being that can turn into a weapon when connected with a human), named Ren , and promises to deliver her to the Garden of Eden. On the way, they meet wonderful friends and face countless of tribulations that strengthen their bond, and eventually love. This story had it all: comedy, action, romance, and even some tragedy. I cried, laughed, and felt numerous of other emotions as I watched each episode. And not only is the story amazing, but I became really attached to the characters as well (especially Rowen and Kuea). Overall, I loved this anime and was sad to see it end, but nonetheless, fully satisfied with how it ended. I recommend Elemental Gelade to all who enjoy a good love story with some action packed fun along the way. And what can I say to wrap this all up? This anime shines like no other!

Alternative title:
Erementar Gerad (Japanese)
Воздушные пираты
エレメンタルジェレイド (Japanese)
武器種族傳說 (Chinese (Taiwan))

Number of episodes: 26
Genres: adventure, comedy, fantasy, romance

Plot Summary: After a routine raid, the rookie sky pirate Cou finds a most unusual cargo in his mates' cargo hold: Ren, an "Edel Reid", a race prized by humans for granting special combat power to their partners through "Reacting". He quickly discovers, however, that Ren is even more prized than he expected. The pirate ship is visited by three members of the Edel Reid Complete Protection Agency "Arc Aire", who try to purchase her. When Cou refuses, the ship is suddenly attacked by a mysterious force, and Cou's captain charges him with Ren's protection.

Opening Theme:
#1: "Forever" by Savage Genius
Ending Theme:
#1: "約束 (Yakusoku)" by Kuroda Michihiro
#2: "everlasting song ~japanese edition" by FictionJunction ASUKA (ep 26)
Official website:
Funimation's Official Elemental Gelade Website
Geneon Entertainment USA's Official Elemental Gelade Website
Madman's Official Elemental Gelade Sales Site
TV Tokyo Erementar Gerad
エレメンタル ジェレイド WebSite (Japanese)
武器種族傳說 (Chinese (Taiwan))
Links: We have 1
In the news 18 times:
2010-07-19 Savage Genius' Aa Reveals Marriage, Pregnancy, Hiatus
2009-12-22 Yona Yona, Overrun, Tono to Issho, Rin Videos Streamed
2009-12-12 Funimation Opens Rin Site, Announces 2nd Online Panel
2009-10-20 Higanjima, Rin, Soul Eater Trailers Streamed
2009-02-20 Funimation Licenses RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne
2009-01-30 Some Tokyopop Manga Volumes Out of Stock (Updated)
2008-08-01 1st Funimation Releases of Former ADV Titles Scheduled
2008-07-08 Funimation's First Releases from Geneon Deal Scheduled
2008-07-03 Funimation Agrees to Distribute Select Geneon Titles
2008-02-28 2nd Promo Movie for Xebec, GENCO's Mnemosyne Streame


Japanese cast
Director: Shigeru Ueda
Series Composition: Naruhisa Arakawa
Scenario:
Hiroyuki Kawasaki (ep 18)
Naruhisa Arakawa
ADR Director: Toshiki Kameyama
Storyboard:
Akihiro Enomoto (eps 17, 25)
Jun Kamiya (ep 8)
Jun'ichi Sakata (eps 9, 15, 24)
Masahiko Ohta (eps 10, 14)
Masahiro Ando (ep 20)
Naoki Hishikawa (eps 11, 18, 23)
Naoyuki Kuzuya (ep 7)
Seung Hui Son (eps 2, 6, 19)
Shigeru Ueda (5 episodes
eps 1-2, 13, 16, 26
)
Shinichiro Kimura (ep 5)
Takashi Ikehata (ep 12)
Yoshiki Yamakawa (ep 4)
Yoshitaka Koyama (ep 3)
Yuuichi Nihei (eps 21-22)
Episode Director:
Daisuke Tsukushi (eps 4, 10, 17)
Jun Takahashi (eps 7, 14)
Katsutoshi Sasaki (ep 3)
Kazunobu Shimizu (eps 9, 15, 24)
Naoki Hishikawa (eps 11, 18, 21)
Nobuetsu Ando (eps 16, 20, 23)
Seung Hui Son (6 episodes
eps 2, 6, 8, 12, 19, 25
)
Shigeru Ueda (4 episodes
eps 1, 5, 13, 26
)
Toshiyuki Kono (ep 22)
Music:
Yuki Kajiura
Yuriko Kaida (Vocals)
Original Manga: Mayumi Azuma
Character Design: Taeko Hori
Art Director: Hiromasa Ogura
Animation Director:
Akira Takahashi (5 episodes
eps 7, 11, 17, 21, 25
)
Akitoshi Maeda (eps 8, 19, 26)
Hatsue Kato (ep 22)
Hiroshi Masuda (eps 1, 2 mecha)
Kenichi Ohki (ep 18)
Masami Imai (4 episodes
eps 2, 6, 13, 22
)
Masayuki Katou (ep 22)
Mitsuhiro Iwasaki (4 episodes
eps 3, 9, 15, 24
)
Noritomo Hattori (ep 14)
Satoshi Kojima (eps 16, 20, 23)
Taeko Hori (ep 1)
Takayuki Yanase (ep 4)
Takenori Tsukuma (eps 5, 12)
Yasutaka Kubota (ep 10)
Mechanical design: Hirofumi Masuda
Director of Photography: Jun Taniuchi
Producer:
Fukashi Azuma (TV Tokyo)
Toru Sato (XEBEC)

Advertising:
Miwa Sasaki
Takashi Iida
Associate producer:
Akio Matsuda
Shigeru Tateishi
Color Key:
Aiko Mizuno (4 episodes
eps 3, 9, 15, 24
)
Eiko Matsushima (11 episodes
eps 1-2, 5-7, 10-11, 13, 16, 18, 26
)
Mika Sugawara (7 episodes
eps 6, 10, 13, 16-17, 20, 23
)
Rumiko Inoue (ep 2)
Shigeru Saisō (ep 8)
Shougo Nishimura (ep 4)
Taiki Ura (ep 12)
Insert Song Performance: Asuka Kato ("everlasting song~english)
Key Animation: Tetsuya Nishio (OP)
Line Producer: Hideji Morimi
Literature Production: Koji Tsukiyama
Planning:
Akihiro Kawamura
Yukinao Shimoji
Planning Cooperation: Yoshihiro Iida
Production Advancement:
Azusa Tomita (4 episodes
eps 3, 9, 15, 24
)
Hideya Takahashi (ep 18)
Kou Tagami (4 episodes
eps 6, 13, 16, 20
)
Kousuke Kobayashi (7 episodes
eps 2, 5, 7, 11-12, 17, 21
)
Lee Wei-Suk (ep 4)
Mariko Aoki (ep 10)
Masakazu Ando (ep 22)
Shunsuke Kouno (ep 23)
Takashi Sakakibara (eps 12, 19)
Takatsugu Toyohara (ep 25)
Yuki Shirodai (eps 8, 13-14)
Production Desk: Moritake Onuki
Publicity:
Naofumi Iida
Takae Kuroda (TV Tokyo)
Theme Song Arrangement: Hideyuki Daichi Suzuki (OP)
Theme Song Composition: takumi (OP)
Theme Song Lyrics: Aa (OP)
Theme Song Performance:
Asuka Kato (FictionJunction ASUKA)
FictionJunction ASUKA ("everlasting song")
Michihiro Kuroda (ED 1)
Savage Genius (OP 1)
Title Logo: Kazumi Inoue

Akira Ishida as Coud "Cou" Van Giruet
Mikako Takahashi as Reverie "Ren" Metherlence

Nana Mizuki as Cisqua
Naoko Suzuki as Kullweet "Kuea" Envatilia
Yuji Ueda as Rowen

Asami Sanada as Serena (ep 8)
Fumi Morisawa as
Daya
Garne
Haruhi Terada as Eve
Haruo Sato as Father
Hiroko Taguchi as Maina
Hiromi Tsunakake as Shaton "Sharlo" Bud Warsrose
hitomi as Cicoria "Cocowet" col Wettovi (ep 7)
Hyo-sei as Partin "Parl" Cels (eps 3-4)
Junichi Suwabe as Sunweld (eps 15, 21-22)
Kazuhiro Nakata as Beazon (eps 3-4)
Ken Narita as Gladias
Kimiko Saito as Jiruteir
Kousuke Toriumi as Grayarts (ep 7)
Megumi Ogata as Rasati Fadeless (eps 9-11)
Mugihito as Marl
Nozomi Masu as Daughter
Rie Kugimiya as Tickle "Tilel" Selvatlos
Ryotaro Okiayu as Wolx Hound
Sayaka Kinoshita as
Lapis
Mode
Seizo Katou as Okashira
Seizou Kato as Boss
Takaya Hashi as Narrator
Tomoe Hanba as Virzoeve "Viro" Eclairouer
Tomoko Fujino as Ajenna
Yuji Ueda as Rig
Yukie Maeda as Orfas
Yuko Sasamoto as Rerea Fadeless (eps 9-11)
Yumiko Kobayashi as Eugene (ep 15)

--MARCHELLE JULIET ALIMON

THIS IS A MUST-WATCH ANIME expecially 4 romance maniac like me XD. the series that basicly shounen are packed with romance,action and comedy that will not disappointed you ^__^ i promise. So here's the review: The tale of Elemental Gelade is set in the world of Guardia where beings called Edel Raids co-exist with humans. Edel Raids have the ability to fuse with a human and become a living weapon. The story focuses on the adventures of a young sky pirate named Cou Van Giruet, an Edel Raid named Reverie Metherlance, and three guardians of an Edel Raid protection organization called Arc Aile named Cisqua, Rowen, and Kuea. Reverie Metherlance is set on journeying to the legendary land of gold called Edel Garden, but it turns out that she is a powerful and rare Edel Raid which leads to many villains attempting to kidnap her for themselves.