About Buso Renkin

Buso Renkin is an anime television series that aired in 2006, based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The series, filled with action and adventure, presents the story of high school student Kazuki Muto who is killed one night saving a mysterious girl from a monster, only to wake up and realize it was a dream. However, he soon finds out that it wasn't a dream when he is attacked again by the monster and the girl, Tokiko Tsumura, revives him using a magical medallion that creates a weapon, the Buso Renkin, in its user's body.

Making / Production

The anime, produced by Xebec and directed by Takao Kato, premiered on TV Tokyo on October 4, 2006. The series was subsequently licensed by Viz Media for distribution in English in North America. The series introduces exciting, vibrant characters and includes elements of comedy, drama, and romance, along with intense battle sequences.

Actors

• Ryoka Yuzuki / Tara Platt: Played the character of Tokiko Tsumura. Yuzuki brought depth to Tokiko's character, portraying her as a strong, independent woman with her proficient voice acting skills.
• Junko Minagawa / Spike Spencer: Voiced the main character, Kazuki Muto. Their portrayal added vulnerability and heroism to the role.
• Junichi Suwabe / Samuel Vincent: Lived the role of Captain Bravo, making the character both formidable and lovable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Buso Renkin was the last series that Nobuhiro Watsuki created before he took a four-year break from manga.
• The series uses Jinchū, a form of punishment from the Samurai era, as a central theme.
• It's the second manga by author Nobuhiro Watsuki that was adapted into an anime series; the first being Rurouni Kenshin.

Awards

While Buso Renkin hasn't won any notable awards, it has received praise for its unique plot and characters and remains a favourite among fans of the genre.

Quotes

• "I'm going to send you back to your nightmares!" - Kazuki Muto
• "My role is to protect life, not destroy it!" - Tokiko Tsumura
• "You must never hesitate to make a decision!" - Captain Bravo

Music, Soundtrack

• "Makka Na Chikai" by Yoshiki Fukuyama is the upbeat, hard rock opening theme that encapsulates the adventurous spirit of the series.
• "Hoshi Akari" by Jyukai serves as the closing theme and provides a balance with its mellow and emotional melody.
• The series also boasts an array of background scores, composed by Kohei Tanaka, that perfectly compliment the varying moods and tones of different scenes.