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“Post-war boy Bokka discovers he can hear the Melody of Oblivion, becoming a Meros Warrior to save humanity.”
The Melody of Oblivion
忘却の旋律
6.42
8,685 rank · 20,882 viewers · 42 favorites
Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
Sci-Fi
Mecha
Psychological
Space
Super Power
Shounen
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Synopsis
Post-war boy Bokka discovers he can hear the Melody of Oblivion, becoming a Meros Warrior to save humanity.
A great war occurred in the 20th century between humans and monsters. Since that time, the monsters rule the world in fear but keep relatively hidden from public view. A boy named Bokka ponders the past and wonders what became of the Meros Warriors who defended the world so bravely against the demons. He soon meets Kurofune and learns of the power of the Meros and the I-bar machines they ride in battle. Warriors are the only ones who can see and hear the Melody of Oblivion, a phantom girl hidden away waiting to be rescued and be the savior of mankind. During a battle between Kurofune and a demon, Bokka discovers something only his wildest dreams could possibly imagine...he too can hear that melody. Throughout his journeys, Bokka meets many monsters and their agents, friends, and companions as he discovers the true extent of his new powers. He must continue to battle evil in the hope of releasing Boukyaku no Senritsu and free a world that has forgotten its once beautiful melody. (Source: ANN)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 9 sampled reviews
5.6
/10
What 9 viewers settled on.
50%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5
mode 5
σ 2.17
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.17 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.3
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Score over time
↑ 0.56
Running avg · Jul 2008 → Oct 2020
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “Melody of Oblivion is a good, collectible series whose slow start gives way to a well-handled lead-couple romance and surreal imagery. While the middle improves, the ending is merely alright, and...”
- 9 “The compelling story of monsters controlling a world with human sacrifices creates an entertaining and emotionally resonant experience that I couldn't help but favorite. However, the last four...”
- 9 “This spectacular failure delivers wonderfully awful entertainment through its overly-dramatic dialogue and rampant pseudo-symbolism, creating a rewarding cult experience that grows on you like...”
Verbosity
Short · 33%
Medium · 44%
Long · 22%
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- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2004 – Sep 2004 Spring 2004
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0138 catalog
Produced by
- Gainax Producer
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- TBS Producer
- Ken Media Producer
Licensed by
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor