Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear (2012)
A high-octane Japanese anime blending idol music, mythic battle armor, and alien combat across five thrilling seasons.
Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear - Series Information
- Original Title: 戦姫絶唱シンフォギア
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 65
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 6, 2012 (United Kingdom - PG), January 6, 2012 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: 战姬绝唱Symphogear AXZ (CN), Senki Zesshō Symphogear (JP)
- Production Companies: Encourage Films
- Production Countries: Japan
Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear - Plot
During a concert by idol group Zwei Wing, an alien force known as the Noise attack the stage. Group members Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou suppress the attack using their Symphogear armor, but despite their best efforts, innocent bystander Hibiki Tachibana is fatally injured. Distraught and much to Tsubasa's dismay, Kanade sacrifices herself in the process to save Hibiki. Two years later, Hibiki lives on. Tsubasa now fights alone. With the threat of the Noise increasing, Hibiki finds herself encountering the Noise once again but this time she is granted a chance to become attuned with the same Symphogear that Kanade wielded.
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Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Aoi Yuuki as Hibiki Tachibana (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Tsubasa Kazanari (voice)
- Ayahi Takagaki as Chris Yukine (voice)
- Yuka Iguchi as Miku Kohinata (voice)
- Hideo Ishikawa as Genjuro Kazanari (voice)
- Kenji Akabane as Fujitaka Sakuya (voice)
- Asami Seto as Aoi Tomosato (voice)
- Soichiro Hoshi as Shinji Ogawa (voice)
- Chinatsu Akasaki as Yumi Itaba (voice)
- Mikako Komatsu as Kuriyo Ando (voice)
Writers
- Akifumi Kaneko
- Shingo Nagai
Executive Producers
- Motohisa Kato
Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear - FAQs
Where can you stream Symphogear online?
Symphogear is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer a subscription-based flatrate plan. You can compare all available viewing options in your region through JustWatch for the most up-to-date platform availability.
How many seasons does Symphogear have?
Symphogear ran for 5 main seasons plus a specials collection. The seasons are: Symphogear, Symphogear G, Symphogear GX, Symphogear AXZ, and Symphogear XV, each containing 13 episodes. Including 17 specials, the series totals 65 episodes across its entire run.
What is Symphogear about?
Symphogear follows Hibiki Tachibana, a high school girl who gains the power of a mystical battle armor called a Symphogear to fight alien creatures known as the Noise. The series blends high-energy musical performances, Norse mythology, alchemy, and emotional character drama across five action-packed seasons.
Is Symphogear worth watching for anime fans?
Symphogear is widely praised among anime fans for its unique combination of idol music, mecha-style combat, and escalating high-stakes storytelling. Each season raises the stakes dramatically, and the passionate fanbase considers it a standout example of the magical girl action genre with exceptional voice performances.
Who are the main voice actors in Symphogear?
The principal cast includes Aoi Yuuki as Hibiki Tachibana, Nana Mizuki as Tsubasa Kazanari, and Ayahi Takagaki as Chris Yukine. Other key voices include Yuka Iguchi, Hideo Ishikawa, Yoko Hikasa as Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Ai Kayano, and Yoshino Nanjo, all delivering both acting and singing performances.
When did Symphogear first air?
Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear first aired on January 6, 2012, on Tokyo MX in Japan. The series concluded in 2019 with its fifth and final season, Symphogear XV, making it a seven-year franchise spanning five full seasons and a collection of special episodes.
Is Symphogear based on a manga or original story?
Symphogear is an original anime series, not adapted from a manga or light novel. It was developed as an original production by Encourage Films for Tokyo MX. The series does draw on real-world mythological traditions, including Norse mythology and alchemy, to build its fictional universe and power systems.
What genre is Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear?
Symphogear spans multiple genres including Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Drama. It is often categorized as a magical girl action anime with strong musical and mecha influences, incorporating themes of Norse mythology, alchemy, lunar civilization lore, and the emotional bonds between its characters.
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