Saikano
最終兵器彼女
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet. is a manga, anime, and OVA series by Shin Takahashi, creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. Saikano was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine.…
The Last Love Song on This Little Planet
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Ended
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Synopsis
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet. is a manga, anime, and OVA series by Shin Takahashi, creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. Saikano was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine. A live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan on January 28, 2006 with Aki Maeda starring as Chise. The Saikano manga and anime series has been licensed and is being distributed by Viz Media in English in North America. The anime series is distributed in the UK by Manga Entertainment. Although the city is not mentioned by name in the series, many of the locations used in Saikano can by all probability be found in Otaru-shi, west of Sapporo. The train station, "Hell Hill", the Asahi Observation Hill, the view over the harbor, and the school all have similar looking counterparts in the city of Otaru.
About
Saikano premiered on July 2, 2002. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 13 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on CBC. and concluded its run on September 24, 2002.
Why viewers enjoy Saikano
Saikano targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Saikano was animated by GONZO, and broadcast on CBC.
Critical reception
Saikano holds a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 94 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Saikano include: murder, romance, school, conflict, based on manga, military, anime, secret weapon. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Shirô Ishimoda
Fumiko Orikasa
Yuu Sugimoto
Tetsu Shiratori
Hiroki Shimowada
Shin-ichiro Miki
Mika Doi
Kiyomi Asai
Miki Ito
Sachiko Kojima
Production credits
- Direction
- Atsuko Kase · Hirokazu Yamada · Yoshimasa Hiraike
- Writing
- Itaru Era · Shin Takahashi
Release dates
Premiered
July 2, 2002
Last aired
September 24, 2002
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 2, 2002·13episodes
Season1
July 2, 2002·13episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- murder
- romance
- school
- conflict
- based on manga
- military
- anime
- secret weapon
- super weapon
- saikano
- depressing
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Saikano premiere?
Saikano premiered on July 2, 2002.
How many seasons does Saikano have?
Saikano has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.
What genre is Saikano?
Saikano is classified under Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Saikano air on?
Saikano aired on CBC.
Is Saikano finished?
Yes, Saikano concluded its run on September 24, 2002.
How long is each episode of Saikano?
Each episode of Saikano runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Saikano from?
Saikano is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Saikano?
Saikano holds a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
