Canaan
Canaan
Data sourced from AniList · Updated Jul 4,
Synopsis
Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the city. When strange events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Quickly, the two are immersed in a battle between unknown masked men and a strange, white-haired woman. Just when Maria is about to be caught in the crossfire, an old friend by the name of Canaan appears and helps Maria escape. But a sinister plot over a deadly virus soon develops, and Canaan learns she must confront her past if she wants any chance at stopping the perpetrator and saving her friends. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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About Canaan
If you are hunting for a new action series, Canaan deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. At its core: Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the metropolis.
From there, when odd events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Quickly, the two are immersed in a clash between unknown masked men and a peculiar, white-haired woman. Just when Maria is about to be caught in the crossfire, an old companion by the name of Canaan appears and helps Maria escape.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with P.A. Works, which means the visual identity of Canaan follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to watch anything before Canaan?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Canaan still airing?
- Canaan is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Canaan worth watching?
- It holds a 7.3/10 community score and is tagged action, supernatural and sci-fi. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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