Simoun
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“Teenage priestess pilots defend their sky-tearing aircraft as war erupts over Simulacrum's ancient Simoun technology.”
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Teenage priestess pilots defend their sky-tearing aircraft as war erupts over Simulacrum's ancient Simoun technology.
The verdant, peaceful country of Simulacrum resides on the planet of Daikuuriku. The country owes its existence to flying machines called Simoun and their holy Sibylla pilots. Powered by ancient artifacts, these ships can utilize Ri Maajon, frighteningly powerful abilities that can tear the very sky apart. Aaeru is a wilful girl who joins the ranks of the Sibylla priestesses at Chor Tempest in hopes of being able to pilot a Simoun one day. But soon after she enlists, Simulacrum is plunged into a war, as hostile nations desperately try to claim the technology for themselves. Hoping to save their respective lands from doom, these nations at peril believe the Simoun are the key to preventing disaster. Now struggling against their enemies and dealing with personal losses, the girls of Chor Tempest have no choice but to adapt to their situation if they are to have any chance at unraveling the mysteries that lie at the heart of their country: the Simoun and the Ri Maajon.
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Community consensus
Derived from 31 sampled reviews
7.3/10
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σ 2.58 · split reception
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6.3 ptsRecommenders 8.9 · others 2.6
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- 10/10 “Thrillingly beautiful and enchanting, this anime delivers exceptional writing and pacing within a fascinating, inspired setting, while deep character relationships lend genuine psychological depth....”
- 8/10 “A refreshing Shoujo Ai that breaks away from the school-girl mold, buoyed by an excellent soundtrack and appealing character pairings that leave you craving more episodes. While the chemistry...”
- 9/10 “The careful character introductions and exploration of diverse forms of love, including how pairs slowly develop as lovers, made this deeply engaging. However, the final episodes fragment the story...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Simoun begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-0795
- Format
- 26 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 10h 24m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Apr 2006 – Sep 2006
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-0795
- catalog