is a Japanese
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
television series adaptation of the video game ''
The Caligula Effect''. It is produced by studio
Satelight
is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the '' Macross'' franchise. The company's Represe ...
, and aired from April 8 to June 24, 2018.
Plot
The narrative centers on Ritsu Shikishima, a high school student who begins to perceive irregularities in his seemingly perfect world, such as hearing a mysterious voice through his phone and noticing inconsistencies in his environment. These anomalies lead him to the revelation that his reality is, in fact, a virtual construct known as Mobius. This artificial realm was created by the sentient virtual idol μ (Mu) with the intention of rescuing humanity from suffering by confining individuals within a fabricated utopia. Determined to return to the real world, Ritsu joins forces with eight other students to form the "Go-Home Club." Together, they confront various challenges and adversaries, including the "Ostinato Musicians," devotees of μ who strive to maintain the illusion of Mobius. As the group delves deeper into the mysteries of their false reality, they confront their own personal traumas and the reasons that led them to seek refuge in Mobius, all while striving to find a way back to their true lives.
Characters
The voice actors for the cast differ slightly from the game.
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FuRyu
FuRyu Corporation (フリュー株式会社) is a Japanese entertainment company based in Shibuya, Tokyo. Their businesses include publishing and development of video games, mobile games, photo-booths, figures and multimedia content.
History
I ...
announced during a livestream presentation that ''
The Caligula Effect'' was to be adapted into a television anime. It premiered in April 2018. The anime is directed by Junichi Wada at
Satelight
is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the '' Macross'' franchise. The company's Represe ...
, with
Touko Machida
is a Japanese anime screenwriter. She debuted as a screenwriter in 2001, and in 2006 got to become the lead screenwriter for the first time with '' Ramen Fighter Miki''. Since ''Ramen Fighter Miki'', she has done screenwriting for many works, suc ...
handled the series composition, Kenji Tanabe designed the characters based on Oguchi's original design, and
Yasuharu Takanashi
is a prolific Japanese composer and arranger for anime and video game series. His anime composition credits include ''Naruto Shippuden'', ''Fairy Tail'', '' Log Horizon'', '' Shiki'', '' Hell Girl'', and '' Record of Ragnarok''.
Biography
Tak ...
alongside Funta7, Tsukasa Masuko, Kenji Iwata, and RegaSound composed the music. The opening theme song is "Paradigm Box" by Chiharu Sawashiro and
Shunsuke Takeuchi
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. He won the award for Best Rookie Actor at the 10th Seiyu Awards. His roles include Producer in ''The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls'', Alexander Yamato in '' King of Prism'', Juuza H ...
, while the ending theme song is "Hypno" by
Minami Tanaka
is a Japanese voice actress.
Personal life
On November 22, 2023, she announced her marriage.
Filmography
Anime series
Anime films
Original video animation
Video games
Dubbing Live-action
Animation
References
External links
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Rie Murakawa
is a Japanese voice actress, singer and radio personality from Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She is currently affiliated with Stay Luck. She is known for her roles as Hotaru Ichijō in ''Non Non Biyori'', Escha Malier in '' Atelier Escha & Logy: ...
,
Ari Ozawa
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with I'm Enterprise, which she joined in April 2013. Ozawa decided to become a voice actress after becoming a fan of '' Negima!'' during her seventh grade. She played her first leading role as Chiyo Saku ...
, and
Rie Takahashi
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. A member of the musical unit Earphones, she had a leading role in the anime series '' Seiyu's Life!''. She voiced Megumin in '' KonoSuba'', Emilia in '' Re:Zero'', Takagi in ...
. The series ran for 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the series. The series has been licensed for a North American physical release by
Discotek Media
Discotek Media is an American entertainment company based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, focused on distribution and licensing Japanese anime, films, and television series.
History
Formed in 2005, Discotek primarily focuses on licensing retr ...
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Anime television series based on video games
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