SPRIGGAN

About SPRIGGAN

If you are hunting for a new action series, SPRIGGAN (スプリガン) deserves a look (1998). The setup goes like this. At its core: Deep in the Ararat Mountains of Turkey, a secret organization known as ARCAM has found what is believed to be Noah's Ark. However, the U.S. Machine Corps., a rogue organization of the Pentagon, wants to take over the Ark as a means of global supremacy.

Another thread: Only a special ARCAM operative known as a Spriggan stands in their way. Japanese Spriggan Yu Ominae teams up with French Spriggan Jean-Jacques Mondo to combat members of the U.S. Machine Corps. led by Col.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Shoutarou Morikubo as Yuu Ominae and Takehito Koyasu as Jean Jacquemonde. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio 4°C, so the studio's house style defines how SPRIGGAN looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Shoutarou Morikubo voicing Yuu Ominae gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.