About Listeners

Listeners is a riveting television series released in 2020. It's set in a world where music does not exist. The show revolves around a boy named Echo, a fan of Jimi Stonefree, a legendary "Prayer" who vanished while battling with the Earless, mysterious entities that attacked humanity. Aspiring to become a "Prayer" himself, Echo builds his own Equipment, mechanized weapons bustled into human form. His fate changes when he meets a young amnesiac girl who has the ability to pilot Equipment. They embark on a quest to recover her memories, a journey that leads them to delve deeper into the mysteries of their world. The TV series has a content rating of TV14, indicating that it may not be suitable for children under 14.

Making / Production

Listeners was made by the acclaimed anime studio MAPPA, known for works such as "Yuri on Ice" and "Dorohedoro." The series was directed by Hiroaki Ando, alongside character designer pomodorosa, scriptwriter Dai Satō, and series composer JIN. Sprinkled with inspirations from the world of music and rock legends, every episode of Listeners served as an adventure littered with exhilarating action and heartwarming moments.

Actors

• Ayumu Murase: Ayumu Murase voices the character Echo, exuding a sense of sincerity and resolute determination that perfectly captures Echo's essence.
• Rie Takahashi: Takahashi provided the voice for the mysterious amnesiac girl. Her performance encapsulates the girl's initial disorientation, and as her character evolves, she expertly conveys her growing confidence and self-assurance.
• Nana Mizuki: Nana Mizuki showcased her versatility as the voice of Tommy Walker, blending emotionality and strength to construct an intricate character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The name of the character Echo was inspired by a technical term commonly used in audio recording and sound system set-ups.
• The series is filled with references to real-life rock legends and famous bands. This includes character names and many of the designs for the Equipment.
• Listeners is original and not based on any manga or light novel, a rarity in the current anime industry.

Awards

As of the current date, Listeners has not received any notable awards.

Quotes

• "Music is what allows me to connect with the world." - Echo
• "Everyone has a melody in their hearts. It's what connects us all." - The amnesiac girl
• "You can't create the future if you're tied down by the past." - Tommy Walker

Music & Soundtrack

• The opening song "Into the blue's" by ACCAMER presented a dynamic infusion of pop-rock that set the mood for the series.
• "Resonance", the ending theme by Rie Takahashi, is a soulful tune that encapsulates the series' exploration of music and identity.
• The soundtrack was a fusion of various genres, doing justice to the theme of music that permeates the series.