Night Wizard The ANIMATION

About Night Wizard The ANIMATION

Meet Night Wizard The ANIMATION (ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION), an adventure and fantasy anime by Hal Film Maker (2007). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Night Wizard. A term given to those whose mission is to protect the world from impending darkness.

Also worth knowing: Renji Hiiragi is one such Night Wizard, who is constantly called on missions, even though all he wants is to be able to go to school and graduate. However, his latest order was to protect Elis Shiho, who is a new transfer pupil at his academy. Being dragged into the Astronomy Club by Renji's childhood ally, Kureha Akabane on her first day at school, Elis soon realises that she too, has the power to become a night wizard, after possessing one of seven hidden Jewels.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Ui Miyazaki as Elis Shihou and Rina Satou as Kureha Akabane. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Hal Film Maker is the studio behind Night Wizard The ANIMATION, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Ui Miyazaki voicing Elis Shihou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.