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CHRONO CRUSADE
クロノ クルセイド
(Kurono Kuruseido)
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama, Steampunk, Supernatural Thriller, Romance
Manga
Author Daisuke Moriyama
Publisher Flag of Japan Kadokawa Shoten
Demographic Shōnen
Serialized in Comic Dragon, Dragon Age
Original run November 1998 – 2004
Volumes 8
TV anime
Director Yuu Kou
Studio GONZO
Network Flag of Japan Fuji TV
Original run November 24, 2003 – June 10, 2004
Episodes 24

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It was originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in Monthly Dragon Magazine which began serialization in November of 1998. ( is a well-known Japanese Publisher, based in Tokyo. Kadokawa has published many Manga titles as well as magazines such as Newtype A 24-episode anime television series based on the manga ran from 2003 to 2004 on Fuji TV. (anime in Japanese, A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " is a Japanese Television station based in Daiba, Minato Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX. The animation work was done by GONZO Digimation. The bouncing ball animation (below consists of these 6 frames The series was released in North America by ADV Manga and ADV Films, titled Chrono Crusade. AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active

Set in the United States during the 1920s, Chrono Crusade follows the story of Rosette Christopher, and her devil partner Chrono. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada As members of the Magdalene Order, they travel around the country eliminating demonic threats to society, while Rosette searches for her lost brother Joshua.

Contents

Plot

Chrono Crusade is set in the height of the Roaring Twenties, where jazz is king, bootleg liquor flows freely, and the mob rules the streets. Roaring Twenties is a phrase used to describe the 1920s principally in North America, that emphasizes the period's social artistic and cultural dynamism It is a time of prosperity, luxury and decadence, and the division between rich and poor grows even wider in the wake of the First World War. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All It is at such times of great change and upheaval that the dark things that lurk below the world of man can come to the surface. In the world of Chrono Crusade, a fictional organization known as the Order of Magdalene (or more specifically, the characters of Sister Rosette Christopher and her soul-bound demon partner, Chrono) exists to fight the demonic threats that appear with increasing regularity across America. Both Rosette and Chrono are revealed during the course of the story to be driven by a shadowy past, centered around a search for Rosette's lost brother, Joshua. Joshua is shown to have been taken from her by the sinner, Aion, a devil who shares a dark and bloody history with Chrono, and seeks nothing less than to overthrow Heaven and Earth.

The anime follows the manga through the first half, but it diverges halfway through, creating different courses of events and endings. The characterization of some the characters, including Rosette and Aion, and their roles in the story were changed in the adaptation of the manga. Much of the story is driven by the individual pasts of the main characters and the complex relationships between them.

Conception and production

Manga

Many of the events in Chrono Crusade were based upon prophecies in the Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation, also called Revelation to John, Apocalypse of John ( pronounced, from the Ἀποκάλυψις Ἰωάννου

It is not completely clear why the romanization of the title within Japan is Chrno Crusade. The common assumption is that the name was altered to not conflict with the popular game franchise Chrono Trigger or its sequel, Chrono Cross. is a Console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in is a Console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation Video Another explanation is provided in the November 4, 2005 edition of Anime News Network's "Hey, Answerman!" column, where "Answerman" (Zac Bertschy) explains that it was a simple mistake. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Anime News Network (ANN is an Anime industry News Website that reports on the status of Anime, Manga, Japanese popular [1] Additionally, in a subsequent forum posting the owner of ANN, Christopher Macdonald, cites his first-hand account from Daisuke Moriyama at the Anime Boston 2005 anime convention that it was a mistake due to a production error. Anime Boston is an annual three-day Anime Fan convention held in the spring in Boston Massachusetts, United States. An anime convention is an event or gathering with a primary focus on Anime, Manga and Japanese culture. [2] Both explanations have credibility and reference issues due to the sources of the info, both agree that "Chrono" was the intended spelling.

Anime

In an interview with ADV Manga, Daisuke Moriyama expressed his own opinion about the differences and similarities of the anime and manga, with one of them being the theme of the story. Although the bond between Chrono and Rosette and the idea of time running out were the same, Moriyama felt that the anime and manga showed this theme in different ways. While the anime centered more on the currents of time, fate and trust, Moriyama believed that the manga focused more on the Rosette's individual ideology and how the potential strength of her will can change her current situation. [3]

ADV did extensive research in keeping the slang words within 1920s canon. One word, "bimbo", is explained to mean a tough man in 1920s slang, while the modern version refers to a stupid female. Bimbo is a term that emerged in popular English language usage in the early 20th century to describe an often attractive yet unintelligent woman [4] The English voice actors for Rosette and Chrono (Hilary Haag and Greg Ayres) nearly lost their voices on numerous occasions due to the fast-paced voice work demanded by the anime. [4]

Characters

Main

Major characters(from left to right: Rosette, Azmaria and Chrono; top: Satella)
Major characters(from left to right: Rosette, Azmaria and Chrono; top: Satella)
Rosette Christopher (ロゼット・クリストファ Rosetto Kurisutofa?)
The protagonist of Chrono Crusade. is a fictional character from the Chrono Crusade anime and manga series ( April 25, 1971 -) is a female Seiyū from Tokyo, Japan. Having graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, Kawakami now Hilary A Haag (born December 3, 1973 in Mount Horeb Wisconsin) is an American voice actress, often providing English dialogue for Rosette is an elite exorcist of the Order of Magdalene and goes out on missions to destroy deadly spirits and devils. In some religions an exorcist (also called a witchman) is a person who is believed to be able to cast out the Devil or other Demon. The Order of Magdalene is a fictional organization of the Catholic Church in the Manga series Chrono Crusade. Her primary motivation is to save her brother Joshua, who has been captured by Aion.
Chrono (クロノ Kurono?)
Rosette's contractor and assistant. is a fictional character manga and anime series and one of its main protagonists Akira Ishida (石田 彰 Ishida Akira, born November 2, 1967) is a prolific male Seiyū born in Nisshin Aichi, Japan. Gregory Scott Ayres (born December 7, 1968 in Richmond Virginia) is an American Voice actor best-known for voicing anime characters In the past Chrono has helped Aion. However, when Aion told Chrono to kill the Mary of Magdalene, he refused because of his love for her. This is why Chrono betryed Aion; fueling his hatred for him. Over time when he met Rosette he has fallen in love with her as well. For this reason he is highly protective of her.
Azmaria Hendric (アズマリア・ヘンドリック Azumaria Hendorikku?)
The Apostle of Charity and Songstress of Vegas. is a Fictional character from the Chrono Crusade Anime and Manga series is a prolific Japanese Seiyū and Singer, born on August 26 1977 in Hachinohe, Aomori. Jessica Boone (born May 14, 1984 in La Porte, Texas) is an American Voice-over Actress with ADV Films, who began Azmaria is a 12 year old girl with the gift of healing people through her voice. She has sufferd great grief, for this reason she is senstive to other's words.
Satella Harvenheit (サテラ・ハーベンハイト Satera Hābenhaito?)
A jewel summoner and bounty hunter who kills devils. is a fictional character from the Chrono Crusade anime and manga series is a female Seiyū born in Echizen, Fukui (formerly Takefu) Neya is a freelancer although she worked at Arts Vision. Tiffany Lynn Grant (born October 11, 1968) is an American Voice actor who is known for her English-dubbing work with ADV Films on such Anime Also she is on the search for her sister, who was taken by Aion.

Magdalene Order

Sister Kate Valentine (ケイト・ヴァレンタイン Keito Varentain?)
Head of the New York Branch of the Magdalene Order. sometimes mis-transliterated as, is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Chiba. Laura Chapman is an American voice actress working with ADV Films, known for her roles in the English-language dubs of Anime series She is a strong willed woman who often seems out of place fighting demons and devils. She leads the order with an iron resolve, making sure the New York Branch Office runs as smooth as clockwork.
Father Ewan Remington (ユアン・レミントン Yuan Reminton?)
The minister of the Magdalene Order. Father Ewan Remington is a fictional character from the Chrono Crusade anime and manga series For the Canadian 2002 Commonwealth boxing champion see Jason Douglas (boxer. He also serves as a field agent and second in command to Sister Kate. In the Anime, towards the end he leaves the Order. He is seen quite a while later, looking about the same age but unshaven, when the third Prophecy of Fatima happens, just before, seeing someone who appears similar, if not the same, to Aion. He also has the apparent ability to warp, moving from the Magdalene NY HQ to a carnival instantly without anyone's notice. Immediately afterward, during the phone conversation with Sister Kate, he states that he is an Angel. He later states "I am A Sinner", after he severs ties with God, declaring "I have no regrets about my torn wings".
Edward "Elder" Hamilton (エドワード・ハミルトン Edowādo Hamiruton?)
Elder is the person who makes the wepons used by the excorcists. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Chiba and works for Arts Vision. John Swasey is an American Voice actor with numerous roles in various Anime dubs, mostly as side cast or to provide additional voices He also has a great love for women which is why he may apppear perverted, though he greatly cares for all the girls.
Sister Anna (アンナ Anna?)
  • voiced by: Yuki Masuda (Japanese), Mandy Clark : Ep. Yuki Masuda (増田 ゆき Masuda Yuki, born February 9, 1973) is a Seiyū in Japan. Mandy Clark (born June 9, 1982) is an American voice actress, primarily noted for her role as Tomo Takino in the English-language 01 – 15 / Brittney Karbowski : Ep. Brittney Karbowski (born June 26, 1986) is an American voice actress. 16 – 26 (English)
Sister Mary (メアリ Meari?)
  • Voiced by: Ema Kogure (Japanese), Michelle Maulsby (English)
Sister Claire (クレア Kurea?)
Minister Gilliam (ジャック・ギリアム Jakku Giriamu?)

Sinners

Aion (アイオーン Aiōn?)
The antagonist of the anime/manga series. ( October 31, 1976 -) is a female Seiyū who works for Mausu Promotion. is a Seiyū and Narrator. Notable voice roles Iinchou - Seto no Hanayome Sister Claire - Chrono Crusade Sasha Paysinger is a voice Actress for ADV Films for English-dubbed Anime titles Dai Matsumoto (松本 大 Matsumoto Dai) is a Seiyu born in Tokyo on June 1, 1959. is the main Antagonist from the anime and manga series Chrono Crusade. is a veteran Seiyū from Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan He is blood type O Andrew Mark "Andy" McAvin (born January 4, 1952 in Denver Colorado) is an American Actor and voice over He is a Sinner and a devil. He is after all of the Apostles, including Asmaria, for reasons that are unknown until Chrono reveals them.
Joshua Christopher (ヨシュア・クリストファ Yoshua Kurisutofa?)
He holds allegiance to Aion's Sinners, and is also the Apostle of Hope and Rosette's little brother. Early life Joshua with his sister Rosette were brought to the Seventh Bell orphanage at the age of eleven and cared for by Miss Gene is a Seiyū affiliated with Haikyo. She is well-known for voicing young boys although she has done "feminine" lady roles as well as flirtatious women Christopher David Patton (born March 15, 1971 in Houston Texas) is an American actor who been acting since early childhood and voice acting for He is able to turn people to stone with the use of Chrono's devil horns. He was originally turned into what he is in the series because he didn't want Rosette to worry about him, and he was tricked by Aion.
Florette "Fiore" Harvenheit (フィオレ／フロレット・ハーベンハイト Fiore/Furoretto Hābenhaito?)
When younger she was taken by Aion, he erased her memory. Monica J Rial (Born October 5, 1975 in Houston, Texas) is an American voice actress for ADV Films and Funimation Later when encountering her sister she has no idea whom she is. She also is the maid for Joshua; who in time thinks she is his sister.
Rizelle (リゼール Rizēru?)
A Spider-like sinner who can cast a spell that paralyzes its victims which thus can be controlled like puppets. All she desires is to be helpful to Aion. Rizelle knew Chrono before Chrono left the sinners.
Genai (ジェナイ Jenai?)
Shader (シェーダ Shēda?)
Viede (ヴィド Vido?)

Episodes

Main article: List of Chrono Crusade episodes

Terminology

Many words used in Chrono Crusade sound like those used in Catholicism, but are used in nonstandard ways. Kōichi Tōchika (遠近 孝一 Tōchika Kōichi, born October 20, 1971) is a Seiyū who works for Haikyo. is a Seiyū who was born on January 30, 1973. Notable voice roles Anime Chrono Crusade - Shader (born March 3, 1977 is a male Seiyū from Aomori Prefecture. He currently works at Production Baobab This is a list of episodes of the Anime series Chrono Crusade, which was adapted from the original Manga by Gonzo Digimation. As a Christian Ecclesiastical term Catholic —from the Greek adjective, meaning "general" or "universal"—is described

Novel

A novel of Chrono Crusade, titled "Tsubasa yo, are ga tamashii no hi da" (翼よ、あれが魂の灯だ) – "Wings, they are the light of the soul", was published on April 20, 2004. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " It was written by Tominaga Hiroshi and illustrated by Miyazawa Hiroshi.

Music

Opening Theme:

Lyrics by: Aki Hata
Composition arrangement by: Noriyama Agematsu
Performed by: Minami Kuribayashi

Ending Theme:

Lyrics, composition and arrangement by: Yuki Kajiura
Performed by: Saeko Chiba

Original Soundtrack, Volume 1 and 2 were composed by Masumi Itō

References

  1. ^ Bertschy, Zac (2005-11-04). born August 6, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese Composer and Music producer. is a prolific Japanese Seiyū and Singer, born on August 26 1977 in Hachinohe, Aomori. (she also goes by the Pseudonym,) born May 21, is a Japanese singer and composer from Ibaraki prefecture in Japan Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Anime News Network – Hey, Answerman!. Anime News Network. Anime News Network (ANN is an Anime industry News Website that reports on the status of Anime, Manga, Japanese popular Retrieved on 2006-07-10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
  2. ^ Anime News Network – Forums – Re: Hey, Answerman! (2006-11-04). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Retrieved on 2006-07-10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
  3. ^ Moriyama, Daisuke (2004). (September 111971 is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the Chrono Crusade series Chrono Crusade Volume 2. ADV Manga, 195. AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active ISBN 1-4139-0104-2.  
  4. ^ a b Chrono Crusade DVD 1 A Plague of Demons Commentary Track. ISBN 1-57813-850-7.

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