Pandora Hearts (2009)
A dark fantasy anime following a young noble cast into a supernatural prison, where mystery, conspiracy, and a bloodstained rabbit await.
Pandora Hearts - Series Information
- Original Title: PandoraHearts
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Created by: Jun Mochizuki
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Mystery, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 2, 2009 (United States - TV-14), April 2, 2009 (Canada - 14+), April 2, 2009 (Australia - M)
- Networks: TBS
- Alternative Titles: Pandora Hearts (US), パンドラハーツ (JP)
- Production Companies: XEBEC, Square Enix, Pony Canyon Enterprise, Media Factory, TBS
- Production Countries: Japan
Pandora Hearts - Plot
Oz Vessalius, heir to one of the duke houses, has just turned fifteen. His life is rich and carefree, darkened only by the constant absence of his father. At his coming-of-age ceremony, however, everything changes. For no reason that he can discern, he's cast into the prison known as the "Abyss", only to be saved by a "chain" known as Alice, the bloodstained black rabbit. It is unknown why was he cast into Abyss, how does Alice factor into it all, and what does the organization known as "Pandora" want with him.
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Pandora Hearts - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jun Mochizuki
Main Cast
- Junko Minagawa
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Akira Ishida
- Kana Hanazawa
- Daisuke Ono
Pandora Hearts - FAQs
Where can you stream Pandora Hearts online?
Pandora Hearts is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer free viewing with ads, Tubi TV also carries the series. For those who want to own it, the show can be purchased through the Apple TV Store.
Is Pandora Hearts based on a manga?
Pandora Hearts is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name by Jun Mochizuki, serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine from 2006 to 2015. The anime covers the early arcs of the manga, though the full story extends well beyond what the series adapts.
Who are the main voice actors in Pandora Hearts?
The principal voice cast features Junko Minagawa as Oz Vessalius, Ayako Kawasumi as Alice, Akira Ishida as Xerxes Break, Kana Hanazawa as Sharon Rainsworth, and Daisuke Ono as Jack Vessalius. It's a remarkably strong ensemble for a 2009 anime production.
Does the Pandora Hearts anime cover the full manga story?
The anime only covers a portion of Jun Mochizuki's manga. With 25 episodes, it adapts the early arcs and concludes with an anime-original ending, leaving many major plot threads and revelations from the manga unexplored. Fans seeking the complete story are encouraged to read the manga.
What is Pandora Hearts about?
Pandora Hearts follows Oz Vessalius, a young nobleman thrown into a supernatural prison called the Abyss during his coming-of-age ceremony. There he encounters Alice, a powerful chain known as the Bloodstained Black Rabbit. Together they unravel the dark conspiracies surrounding the mysterious organization Pandora.
Who composed the music for Pandora Hearts?
The score for Pandora Hearts was composed by Yuki Kajiura, the acclaimed composer behind soundtracks for Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Her signature blend of orchestral and ethereal vocal arrangements gives the series a hauntingly atmospheric musical identity.
How many episodes does Pandora Hearts have?
Pandora Hearts ran for 25 main episodes across a single season, which aired in 2009. There are also 9 special episodes collected under Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 34 if you include all supplementary content.
What anime series are similar to Pandora Hearts?
If Pandora Hearts caught your attention, you might enjoy Claymore for its dark fantasy atmosphere, Monster for its intricate mystery plotting, or InuYasha for its blend of supernatural action and adventure. Kemono Jihen and The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse also share comparable tones and themes.
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