Spriggan is a manga series, that was originally written by Hiroshi Takashige. And drawn by artist Ryoji Minagawa.
Spriggan Season 1 Release Date
It ran as a Weekly Shonen, from 1989 to 1996. Also, running in Shonen Sunday Zkan, the two glossy manga magazines from Shogakukan. In addition, they were eleven tanks for each volume that we’re being held for the chapters.
A company called Viz Media got the license for the manga. Selling it in North America under the name Striker. Later, it was also serialized in Manga Vizion, although in the late 1990s, only three volumes were made.
Although, it has been a few years since Netflix officially talked about Spriggan’s release. And, about turning into an anime series. Although, it’s officially confirmed that by June 2022, the first season of Spriggan will be on Netflix. Guess! We will finally get to watch it after a very long wait.
Anime Cast And Voice Actors
The anime characters and voice actors:
- Chiaki Kobayashi voicing protagonist Yū Ominae
- Yōhei Azakami voicing Jean Jacquemonde
- Kenji Hamada voicing Chief Yamamoto
- Mariya Ise voicing Yoshino Somei
- Ken Narita voicing Kōichi Moroha
- Ayumu Murase voicing Colonel McDougal
Hiroshi Kobayashi will be seen working on the animation series. He also worked on films such as: ‘Kill la Kill and ‘Tiger and Bunny.’ Although, it will look great. Because he has worked in the art department more than in directing.
Hiroshi Seko, the Japanese anime screenwriter will also direct the movie. He is best known for Jujutsu. Kobayashi is aboard, as a writer and director for the movie. The other, two show writers are Kaien and Kakegurui.
Also, you will see Yu Ominae being voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi in the series. While Colonel McDougal is being voiced by Ayumu Murase and Moroha Koichi by Ken Narita.
Plot Of The Manga Series For Season 1
As Spriggans, you need to keep an eye on the world. Make sure to do everything that they can to do to keep their world from being wiped out. Also, keeping it safe from mysterious aliens with evil plans.
In addition, it looks like they are on a mission to get weapons. Wanting a lot of power, which if worked out would be very bad. Also, it may be possible that all living things may die.
Netflix synopsis says:
On Earth, since a long time ago, the remnants of extraterrestrial civilization is given powerful powers. ARCAM’s Sprrigan operatives are in charge, making sure that the power doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
One thing is for sure, the animations are sure to keep you fascinated! In addition, the video’s animation is stunning with its 3D battle scenes. Gives us a taste of how exciting the upcoming series is going to be.
Ominae, a high school student, also happens to be a Spriggan. Recently being hired as the ARCAM Corporation’s representative.
To safeguard and preserve cultural monuments from an earlier human culture. Which, the Nations and organizations hold in their hands. They’ll keep a constant eye out on them. Because they’re planning to misuse them now.
Release Date For Season 1
The wait has finally come to an end, as it’s premiering on June 18, 202,2 on Netflix.