RADIANT (2018)
A French manga-born anime following a young sorcerer's quest to destroy the source of monstrous Néméses while evading a ruthless authoritarian order.
RADIANT - Series Information
- Original Title: ラディアン
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Tony Valente
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 42
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, French, English, Portuguese
- First Air Date: October 6, 2018 (United States - TV-PG), October 6, 2018 (United Kingdom - PG), October 6, 2018 (Australia - M), October 6, 2018 (Brazil - 12), October 6, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: NHK Educational TV
- Production Companies: Lerche, NHK Enterprises, NHK, Ankama
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: ラディアン2 (JP), Радіант 2 (UA), 虛空魔境 (HK), radiant2 (FR), 虛空魔境 (TW), 래디언트 (KR), Radiant 虚空魔境 (CN), Radiant 2 (PL)
RADIANT - Plot
Seth is a boy who seeks to become a great magician, and a group of witches who seek to travel to the Radiant. Radiant is a mythical land that spawns monsters called "Néméses" which fall to the world from the sky. While traveling, they are also hunted by The Inquisition.
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RADIANT - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Tony Valente
Main Cast
- Yumiri Hanamori
- Aoi Yuuki
- Koji Yusa
- Makoto Koichi
- Shintaro Ohata
- Takehito Koyasu
- Show Hayami
- Ayane Sakura
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Kappei Yamaguchi
Writers
- Kou Shigenobu
- Yukie Sugawara
- Yasuko Aoki
RADIANT - FAQs
Is RADIANT based on a manga or comic?
RADIANT is adapted from a French manga series created by Tony Valente, making it a rare example of a Western comic inspiring a full Japanese anime production. The manga blends European fantasy aesthetics with classic shounen storytelling, and it has been published in multiple countries worldwide.
Where can you stream RADIANT online?
RADIANT is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased digitally through Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Will RADIANT get a third season?
As of now, RADIANT has officially ended after two seasons. No third season has been announced by NHK or the production team. The anime concluded in 2020, and while the source manga continues, there has been no confirmed plan to revive the animated adaptation.
What is RADIANT about?
RADIANT centers on Seth, an ambitious young sorcerer determined to find the mythical land of Radiant — the origin of terrifying sky-born monsters called Néméses. Alongside a band of witches, he journeys across a dangerous world while being relentlessly pursued by the authoritarian Inquisition.
How many seasons and episodes does RADIANT have?
RADIANT ran for two seasons, each containing 21 episodes, for a total of 42 episodes. Season 1 aired in 2018 and Season 2 followed in 2019–2020, both broadcast on NHK Educational TV in Japan.
Who voices the main characters in RADIANT?
The Japanese voice cast is led by Yumiri Hanamori as Seth and Aoi Yuuki as Mélie. Other key performances include Koji Yusa as Dragunov, Takehito Koyasu as Grim, Ayane Sakura as Lieselotte, and Romi Park as Alma, bringing the colorful cast of characters to life.
Is RADIANT worth watching for anime fans?
RADIANT offers a refreshing twist on the shounen formula, drawing from a French manga with a distinctly European fantasy flavor. Its blend of high-energy action, slapstick comedy, and themes of prejudice and belonging make it an enjoyable watch, especially for fans of adventure-driven anime like Fairy Tail or Black Clover.
What makes RADIANT unique among anime series?
RADIANT stands out as one of the very few anime adaptations based on a French-language manga. Created by Tony Valente and co-produced by French studio Ankama, it bridges European and Japanese animation cultures, delivering a fantasy world with a distinctly cross-cultural identity rarely seen in mainstream anime.
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