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StartedJul 31, 1996
FinishedJul 31, 1996

Kimera English Sub & Dub

祈明羅

Data sourced from AniList · Updated Jul 31,

4.4
Rating
OVA
Type
48 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

Strange "lifepods" have crashed in the western mountains, bringing with them supernatural beings previously found only in the realm of folk-lore and fantasy. Vampires walk the Earth, at war with Humanity an each other, driven by the most terrifying of genetic imperatives. Like wasps seeking a spider, they have come to this planet for only one purpose: to perpetuate their species. (Source: Anime News Network)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score4.4
TypeOVA
Duration48 min
AiredJul 31, 1996
StudioAnimate Film, Artland
Japanese祈明羅
SynonymsKi*Me*Ra
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatOVA

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About Kimera

If you are hunting for a new action series, Kimera (祈明羅) deserves a look (1996). The setup goes like this. The setup: Odd "lifepods" have crashed in the western mountains, bringing with them supernatural beings previously found only in the realm of folk-lore and fantasy. Vampires walk the Earth, at war with Humanity an each other, driven by the most terrifying of genetic imperatives.

More of the story: Like wasps seeking a spider, they have come to this planet for only one purpose: to perpetuate their species.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kimera (Nobuo Tobita) and Kianu (Juurouta Kosugi) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animate Film and Artland is the studio behind Kimera, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 4.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Nobuo Tobita as Kimera, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1996, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.

Characters & Voice Actors

Kimera
Kimera
Main
Nobuo Tobita
Nobuo Tobita
Japanese
Kianu
Kianu
Main
Juurouta Kosugi
Juurouta Kosugi
Japanese
Osamu
Osamu
Main
Yasunori Matsumoto
Yasunori Matsumoto
Japanese
Ginzu
Ginzu
Main
Mugihito
Mugihito
Japanese
Fender
Fender
Supporting
Daisuke Gouri
Daisuke Gouri
Japanese
Gibson
Gibson
Supporting
Kinryuu Arimoto
Kinryuu Arimoto
Japanese
Jay
Jay
Supporting
Ryoutarou Okiayu
Ryoutarou Okiayu
Japanese

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