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Fafner 2004

★ 6.5/10 · 16 votes Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimationWar & PoliticsDrama 1 seasons · 25 eps Ended
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What is Fafner?

The television series "Fafner" is set on the island of Tatsumiyajima, which is located in a small cluster of islands in the Japanese isles. The island is a quiet and peaceful community where the young people attend school, believing their lives will remain undisturbed.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Ended
Episodes
25
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Jul 5, 2004
Last aired
Dec 27, 2004
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, MBS, TBS
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, War & Politics, Drama
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The television series "Fafner" is set on the island of Tatsumiyajima, which is located in a small cluster of islands in the Japanese isles. The island is a quiet and peaceful community where the young people attend school, believing their lives will remain undisturbed. However, the truth about the island and its inhabitants is different. Tatsumiyajima serves as the last line of defense against a hostile and incomprehensible enemy. At the center of this defense is the giant robot known as the Fafner, a powerful machine designed to protect humanity. The Fafner is described as a dragon that guards a final treasure, but the nature of this treasure is not specified in the provided information. The series revolves around the Fafner and its role in defending humanity.

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Should you watch it?

“Students on a peaceful island discover they are humanity's final defense against an incomprehensible enemy.”

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Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • high-stakes conflict
Keep in mind
  • slow initial pacing

Watch it if you enjoy stories about young people caught in global conflicts involving giant robots.

The series features themes of war and existential threats to humanity.

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Cast

Marika Matsumoto Toomi Maya (voice)
Kohei Kiyasu Minashiro Soushi (voice)
Satomi Arai Kaname Sakura (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi Hazama Kanon (voice)
Minoru Shiraishi Kenji Kondō (voice)
Misato Fukuen Tatekami Seri (voice)
Miyu Matsuki Hazama Shouko (voice)
Makoto Ishii Makabe Kazuki (voice)
Ryoko Shiraishi Nishio Rina (voice)
Tamaki Nakanishi Minashiro Tsubaki (voice)
Nanaho Katsuragi Youko Hazama (voice)
Rio Sasaki Emery Almond (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place on Tatsumiyajima, an island located in a small cluster of islands near Japan.

What is the role of the students?

The students are tasked with defending humanity against a hostile enemy.

What is Fafner?

Fafner is a giant robot that serves as a guardian for humanity's final defense.

Is the island as peaceful as it seems?

While the island appears to be a sleepy backwater, it is actually the central site for a global conflict.

What is the primary conflict?

The series centers on the struggle to protect mankind from an incomprehensible enemy.