Guilty Crown

About Guilty Crown

Guilty Crown is an intriguing anime series that aired in Japan from October 2011 to March 2012. Set in post-apocalyptic Japan in 2039, the story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school student who inadvertently obtains an unusual ability known as the "Power of Kings". This allows him to extract "voids" or tools from other people. Thrown into a conflict between the oppressive government organization GHQ and the resistance group Funeral Parlor, Shu must navigate a path filled with danger, secrets, and betrayal.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Production I.G, directed by Tetsurō Araki, with script supervision by Hiroyuki Yoshino. Super Cell's Ryo, who wrote the music for the series, named it "Guilty Crown" because Shu, the protagonist, is burdened with the guilt of the troubles those around him suffer due to his powers.

Actors

• Yuuki Kaji as Shu Ouma: Kaji effectively brought out the transition of his character from a shy introvert to a reluctant leader. His performance added depth and realism to Shu's challenging journey.
• Ai Kayano as Inori Yuzuriha: Known as the voice actress who can mend broken hearts, Kayano embodied her mysterious, enchanting character Inori with grace and finesse.
• Kana Hanazawa as Ayase Shinomiya: Hanazawa played the role of Ayase with impressive emotion, portraying a strong and determined individual despite her physical limitations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The design of the Void Genome was inspired by a popular Japanese toy for children - the Kendama.
• SuperCell, a group performing many songs for the series, is a music group consisting of artists, musicians, and designers who originally gained fame through the Japanese video-sharing site Nico Nico Douga.

Quotes

• "If you hurt someone, you must be prepared to receive the same amount in return." - Shu Ouma
• "I was wrong, kindness is pointless." - Shu Ouma
• "But still... I want to meet you." - Inori Yuzuriha

Music, Soundtrack

• "My Dearest" by Supercell
• "The Everlasting Guilty Crown" by EGOIST
• "Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~" by EGOIST

Note: The original soundtrack of Guilty Crown is composed by Hiroyuki Sawano and includes a blend of different styles of music - featuring soft, emotionally resonant ethnic tunes as well as dynamic and dramatic action themes.