Canaan
Series Overview
Two years ago, Shibuya was ravaged by a biological terrorist attack using the deadly Ua virus. Maria Osawa was saved when her father inoculated her against the virus, but is left with partial amnesia from the shock. She works as a cameraman when she reunites with a girl named Canaan in Shanghai, China. A gifted assassin with synesthesia, she is under orders from an unknown organization for a yet unspecified mission
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
25 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sat, Jul 4, 2009
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “The Promised Land”
After saving Maria and Yun Yun from Alphard's trap, Canaan decides to end their rivalry once and for all. And when Alphard finds out Canaan's inner truth, her own existence is shattered--as is her perception of their mentor and what he meant to them both.
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Cast & Creators
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Miyuki Sawashiro
Canaan (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Alphard Al Shua (voice)
Yoshino Nanjo
Maria Oosawa (voice)
Kenji Hamada
Minoru Minorikawa (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Siam (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata
Santana (voice)
Rie Tanaka
Liang Qi (voice)
Haruka Tomatsu
Yunyun (voice)
Junko Minagawa
Yuri Natsume (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Hakkou (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Ando
Mari Okada, Kinoko Nasu
Masumi Itou
Satoshi Namiki
Ayumu Takahashi
Kouji Morimoto, Yasushi Oshima, Takayuki Mizutani, Shigeru Saito, Hisato Usui
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Namiki
Director of Photography
Masumi Itou
Original Music Composer
Ayumu Takahashi
Editor
Yasushi Oshima
Producer
Takayuki Mizutani
Producer
Shigeru Saito
Producer
Jiro Ishii
Producer
Kei Fukura
Producer
Hitoshi Kawamura
Producer
Kenji Horikawa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canaan
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What is Canaan about?
Two years ago, Shibuya was ravaged by a biological terrorist attack using the deadly Ua virus. Maria Osawa was saved when her father inoculated her against the virus, but is left with partial amnesia from the shock. She works as a cameraman when she reunites with a girl named Canaan in Shanghai, China. A gifted assassin with synesthesia, she is under orders from an unknown organization for a yet unspecified mission
How many seasons does Canaan have?
Canaan comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Canaan?
Key cast members in Canaan include Miyuki Sawashiro, Maaya Sakamoto, Yoshino Nanjo, Kenji Hamada, Akio Otsuka.
Who created or directed Canaan?
Canaan was developed and directed by Masahiro Ando.