List of Simoun media

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This is the list of media for the anime Simoun. All releases to date are for Japan only. The manga follow alternate storylines to the anime, but are included here as part of the Simoun franchise. Unless noted otherwise, release details are from the official website and the catalogs of selected online retailers.[1] [2] [3]

Contents

[edit] TV Episodes

Main article: List of Simoun episodes

[edit] DVDs

The 26 episodes of the TV series are scheduled to be released on nine DVDs: two episodes on the first DVD and three on each of the others. The DVDs are published in Japan by Bandai Visual. They are encoded for Region 2 and do not have English subtitles.

DVD Episodes Catalog Number JAN Release Date Cover
1 1–2 BCBA-2506 4934569625069 2006-08-25
  • On-disc extras include release information, TV commercials for the anime, and Monthly Publication! Post-Recording Communication Special (月刊！アフレコ通信すぺしゃる Gekkan! Afureko Tsūshin Supesharu?), a light-hearted quiz show with the voice cast as competitors
  • Liner notes include character introductions for Neviril, Aaeru, Amuria and Erī; an interview with voice actors Reiko Takahashi (Neviril) and Michi Niino (Aaeru); background information on the anime's setting; and a gallery of "eyecatch" illustrations (the images shown before and after the commercial break) by character designer Asako Nishida
  • First-pressing bonus: two postcards with eyecatch illustrations (episode 1 eyecatch 2, episode 2 eyecatch 1)
2 3–5 BCBA-2507 4934569625076 2006-09-22
  • On-disc extras: early promotional video for the anime; Gekkan interview with Reiko Takahashi and Michi Niino
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Paraietta, Kaimu and Vyura; interview with voice actors Ami Koshimizu (Paraietta) and Michiko Hosogoshi (Kaimu)
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 4(1) and 5(1) eyecatch postcards
3 6–8 BCBA-2508 4934569625083 2006-10-27
  • On-disc extras: clean opening video (original version without Yun); Gekkan interview with Ami Koshimizu and Michiko Hosogoshi
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Limone and Dominura; interview with voice actors Mamiko Noto (Limone) and Yukana (Dominura)
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 6(2) and 7(1) eyecatch postcards
4 9–11 BCBA-2509 4934569625090 2006-11-24
  • On-disc extra: Junji and Asako's "Well Understood! Simoun Lecture 1" (純二と亜沙子のよくわかる！シムーン講座１ Junji to Asako no Yoku Wakaru! Shimūn Kōza 1?), a commentary by director Junji Nishimura (西村純二?) and Asako Nishida
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Floe and Alti; interview with voice actors Michiru Aizawa (Floe) and Megumi Toyoguchi (Alti)
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 10(2) and 11(1) eyecatch postcards
5 12–14 BCBA-2510 4934569625106 2006-12-22
  • On-disc extras: clean ending video; Gekkan interview with Mamiko Noto and Yukana
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Morinas and Wapōrif; interview with voice actors Nana Mizuki (Morinas) and Fumie Mizusawa (Wapōrif)
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 13(2) and 14(1) eyecatch postcards
6 15–17 BCBA-2511 4934569625113 2007-01-26
  • On-disc extras: Junji and Asako's Simoun Lecture 2
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Anubituf and Guragief; interview with voice actors Reiko Kiuchi (Anubituf) and Hōko Kuwashima (Guragief)
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 15(1 and 2) eyecatch postcards
7 18–20 BCBA-2512 4934569625120 2007-02-23
  • On-disc extras: clean opening video (second version with Yun); Gekkan interview with voice actors Mikako Takahashi (Rodoreamon), Rika Morinaga (Mamiina) and Kaori Nazuka (Yun)
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Mamiina, Yun and Rodoreamon; interview with Mikako Takahashi, Rika Morinaga and Kaori Nazuka
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 18(1) and 20(2) eyecatch postcards
8 21–23 BCBA-2513 4934569625137 2007-03-23
  • On-disc extras: Gekkan interview with voice actors Nana Mizuki (Morinas) and Fumie Mizusawa (Waporif); Tsukkomi Image (ツッコミ映像 Tsukkomi Eizō?), selected segments of the anime with humorous captions added
  • Liner notes: character introductions for Onashia and Anubituf; interview with Rieko Takahashi and Ami Koshimizu
  • First-pressing bonus: episode 21(2) and 23(1) eyecatch postcards
9 23–26 BCBA-2514 2007-04-25
Details subject to change

[edit] Promotional releases

Megami Magazine released a 30-minute promotional DVD for Simoun in September 2006. The offer was limited to the first 1000 readers to mail in a coupon from the magazine. The DVD contains cast commentary, information on the version of the manga published in Megami, and general promotional material for the anime.[4]

[edit] CDs

All albums are published in Japan by Victor Entertainment unless otherwise noted.

[edit] Theme singles

Opening Theme
That Which is Beautiful is Good (美しければそれでいい Utsukushikereba Sore de Ii?)
Performed by Chiaki Ishikawa (石川智晶?)
Released 2006-04-19
Catalog no. VICL-35991
JAN 4988002500154
Track Title Lyrics Music Length
1 "Utsukushikereba Sore de Ii" Chiaki Ishikawa Masara Nishida (西田マサラ?) 4:01
2 "House" Chiaki Ishikawa Masara Nishida 4:15
3 "Utsukushikereba Sore de Ii" (without vocal) 4:01
4 "House" (without vocal) 4:10

Note: A full-length promotional video for Utsukushikereba Sore de Ii is available for free download from Victor Entertainment's Chiaki Ishikawa website.

Ending Theme
Song of Prayer (祈りの詩 Inori no Uta?)
Performed by savage genius
Released 2006-04-19
Catalog no. VICL-35990
JAN 4988002500161
Track Title Lyrics Music Length
1 "Inori no Uta" Aa Hideyuki "Daichi" Suzuki (鈴木Daichi秀行?) 3:47
2 "Shigatsu" (四月?) ("April") Aa Keiichi Nozaki (野崎圭一?)
Shinji Kakishima (柿島伸次?)		 5:22
3 "Inori no Uta" (without vocal) 3:47
4 "Shigatsu" (without vocal) 5:18

[edit] Soundtrack albums

Two original soundtrack albums (OSTs) have been released. With the exception of the opening/ending theme edits on OST 1, all music was composed, arranged and produced by Toshihiko Sahashi (佐橋俊彦?). Please refer to the individual OST articles for track listings.

Simoun Original Soundtrack 1
Released 2006-06-21
Catalog no. VICL-61964
JAN 4988002503520
Simoun Original Soundtrack 2
Released 2006-08-30
Catalog no. VICL-62043
JAN 4988002509997

[edit] Drama CD

One drama CD has been released. It is a comedy CD quite unrelated to the anime, in which several of the characters wind up in modern-day Tokyo and attempt to start their own company.

(嗚呼麗しの派遣OL、実録シムーン株式会社 Aa Uruwashi no Haken OL, Nazenanda Simoun Kabushiki Gaisha?)
Released 2006-10-25
Catalog no. VICL-62083
JAN 4988002513581

[edit] Internet radio compilations

A weekly internet radio show Radio Wave DE Ri Maajon (電波 DE リ・マージョン Dempa DE Ri Maajon?) began on 21 July 2006, hosted by voice actors Rieko Takahashi and Mikako Takahashi. The show currently streams from Onsen.

Two compilation CDs of the show's episodes are scheduled for release:

  • Simoun ～電波 DE リ・マージョン～ Flight 1. Catalog no. SIMN-1, due 2006-11-24 (episodes 1-13)
  • Simoun ～電波 DE リ・マージョン～ Flight 2. Catalog no. SIMN-2, due 2007-02-23 (episodes 14-26)

[edit] Related albums

The savage genius album Kaze no Kesshō includes four Simoun-related tracks:

  • Song of Prayer (祈りの詩 Inori no Uta?) Alternate mix of the ending theme
  • April (四月 Shigatsu?) B-side to the Inori no Uta CD single
  • My All ~Die for You~ (あたしのすべて　～Die for You～ Atashi no Subete?) Opening theme for the PS2 game
  • The Consequences of a Dream (夢のあとさき Yume no Atosaki?) Ending theme for the PS2 game

The limited edition of the album also features a music video for Inori no Uta on DVD.

[edit] Manga

Two separate Simoun manga have been published, both of which have different storylines from the anime.

[edit] Yuri Hime

A drama version simply titled Simoun was serialised in Comic Yuri Hime volumes 3–5 (January, April and July 2006). Serialisation has ceased, and the manga has been republished as a single tankōbon:

Simoun
Authored by Hashiba Hayase (速瀬羽柴?)
150 pages
Publication date 2006-09-16
ISBN 4-7580-7010-5

The tankōbon adds a new eight-page side story titled Intermission.

[edit] Megami

A comedy version Simoun Magical Biyūden (シムーンまじかる美勇伝 Shimūn Majikaru Biyūden?) was serialised in Megami Magazine. It appeared in five monthly installments from volume 75 (August 2006) to volume 79 (December 2006). This version is basically a spoof that bears minimal resemblance to the anime, whereas the Yuri Hime version was similar to the anime in tone (if not in content).

[edit] Books

A two-volume series of light novels has been published by Megami Library (メガミ文庫 Megami Bunko?). They are written by Junko Okazaki (岡崎純子?) and feature illustrations by Asako Nishida (西田亜沙子?). The storyline is similar to that of the anime, although not identical.

Volume 1
176 pages, including eight full-page colour illustrations
Publication date 2006-08-04
ISBN 4-05-903511-4
Volume 2
202 pages, including eight full-page colour illustrations
Publication date 2006-12-04
ISBN 4-05-903512-2

[edit] Games

A PlayStation 2 adventure/simulation game titled Simoun: Rose War ~Ri Mājon of Sealing~ (シムーン　異薔薇戦争～封印のリ・マージョン～ Shimūn Ibara Sensō ～Fūin no Ri Mājon～?) is under development by Marvellous Entertainment. The game will be released in both limited and standard editions. It was initially scheduled for release in November 2006, but has been delayed to 21 June 2007.[5]

[edit] Figures

Although no official figures have been released, a garage kit of Neviril and Aaeru was created under license by Maruya Studio (まるや工房 Maruya Kōbō?). The kit was sold in limited quantities at Wonder Festival on 20 August 2006.[6]

The same studio also produced kits of Morinas and Limone, which were sold at Wonder Festival on 25 February 2007.[7]

[edit] Aircraft models

Although no official Simoun models have been released, a garage kit of 1/48 scale Simulaclam's Simoun was created under license by The Ri Mājon of Solidification (立体化のリ・マージョン Rittaika no Ri Mājon ?).

He manufactureed Aael's Simile simoun 1/48 Odonata was created under license by / The Ri Mājon of Solidification another window (立体化のリ・マージョン別窓 Rittaika no Ri Mājon betsu-mado?).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Amazon Japan. Retrieved on February 4, 2007.
  2. ^ Animate Mail Order. Retrieved on February 15, 2007.
  3. ^ CDJapan. Retrieved on February 4, 2007.
  4. ^ Megami Magazine, volume 76 (September 2006), p32
  5. ^ Marvellous Entertainment's Simoun game page. Retrieved on March 11, 2007.
  6. ^ Event Report: Wonder Festival 2006 Summer. Retrieved on September 24, 2006.
  7. ^ Maruya Studio blog. Retrieved on February 27, 2007.
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