Dragonar Academy

About Dragonar Academy

Dragonar Academy, also known as 'Seikoku no Dragonar', is a 2014 fantasy, ecchi anime series that was originally a light novel written by Shiki Mizuchi. The series captures viewers with its enchanting amalgamation of fantasy, action, and academic life along with a classic touch of comedy and romance. The story revolves around a young boy named Ash Blake, who is different from the rest of the students at Ansullivan Dragonar Academy. Unlike his peers who command a dragon, Ash's dragon has yet to emerge. Surprisingly, Ash's dragon finally awakens and turns out to be a beautiful girl, creating a whirlwind of excitement and a host of the series' unique adventures.

Making / Production

The TV series was adapted from the light novel by the anime studio C-Station. Shunsuke Tada served as the director and Noboru Kimura penned down the scripts. The series debuted on April 5, 2014, and concluded on June 21, 2014, spanning 12 episodes.

Actors

• Kouji Takahashi voice acts as Ash Blake, providing life to the determined and daring protagonist.
• Yuki Nakashima lends her voice to Eco, Ash's feisty and lovable dragon.
• Marina Inoue portrays Silvia Lautreamont, a princess who is also a dragon master, with the right blend of regality and humility.
• Ayane Sakura provides the voice of Rebecca Randall, adding layers of curiosity and intelligence to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a light novel that also got adapted into a manga series.
• The characters in the show attend an 'academy' that is a common theme in many similar genre series.
• Dragonar Academy belongs to a rare subgenre of anime called 'Ecchi' which often includes fan service and light-hearted risqué humor.

Quotes

• "Dragons grow up in the blink of an eye." - Ash Blake
• "You definitely are my master." - Eco
• "I'm not just any princess! I'm a dragonar!" - Silvia Lautreamont
• "Knowledge is an important part of strength." - Rebecca Randall

Music, Soundtrack

• The Opening Theme 'Seiken Nante Iranai' is performed by Yui Sakakibara.
• The Ending Theme 'Most Ijyou No 'Mostest'' is by Ayane Sakura, Marina Inoue, and Mariya Ise.
• The soundtrack of the series was composed by Takatsugu Wakabayashi, known for his work in other anime series like 'The Prince of Tennis'.