Fafner
Series Overview
Tatsumiyajima is the central island in the middle of a small cluster of islands, in a sleepy backwater of the Japanese isles. Not much happens there, and the island's young people go to school knowing that their lives are likely to remain peaceful and undisturbed. Or so they have been taught...but the truth is different. The fate of mankind is on the line, and Tatsumiyajima is the last line of defense against a hostile and incomprehensible enemy. At the center of it all, fighting for Humanity's continued existence, is the giant robot Fafner, the dragon that guards this final treasure of mankind.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 25 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Mon, Jul 5, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 25: “Azure ~ The Sky”
Kazuki and his fleet take off to face the North Pole Mir. With millions of lives hanging in the balance, their success in the do or die mission is imperative--if one of them is killed, everyone's chances of survival are close to nothing.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shangri-la Fafner in The Azure Dead Aggressor Opening
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-10
Cast & Creators
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Marika Matsumoto
Toomi Maya (voice)
Kohei Kiyasu
Minashiro Soushi (voice)
Satomi Arai
Kaname Sakura (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Hazama Kanon (voice)
Minoru Shiraishi
Kenji Kondō (voice)
Misato Fukuen
Tatekami Seri (voice)
Miyu Matsuki
Hazama Shouko (voice)
Makoto Ishii
Makabe Kazuki (voice)
Ryoko Shiraishi
Nishio Rina (voice)
Tamaki Nakanishi
Minashiro Tsubaki (voice)
Nanaho Katsuragi
Youko Hazama (voice)
Rio Sasaki
Emery Almond (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuyoshi Habara
Tow Ubukata
Takatoshi Chino
Department Leadership Roster
Takatoshi Chino
Producer
Nobuyoshi Habara
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Fafner about?
Tatsumiyajima is the central island in the middle of a small cluster of islands, in a sleepy backwater of the Japanese isles. Not much happens there, and the island's young people go to school knowing that their lives are likely to remain peaceful and undisturbed. Or so they have been taught...but the truth is different. The fate of mankind is on the line, and Tatsumiyajima is the last line of defense against a hostile and incomprehensible enemy. At the center of it all, fighting for Humanity's continued existence, is the giant robot Fafner, the dragon that guards this final treasure of mankind.
How many seasons does Fafner have?
Fafner comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Fafner?
Key cast members in Fafner include Marika Matsumoto, Kohei Kiyasu, Satomi Arai, Sanae Kobayashi, Minoru Shiraishi.
Who created or directed Fafner?
Fafner was developed and directed by Nobuyoshi Habara.