Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning ( Japanese ス パ イ ラ ル 〜 推理 の 絆 Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna , Spiral: Logical Chains) is a manga series written by Kyo Shirodairai and illustrated by Aita Mizuno. First published by Enix , then Square Enix in Monthly Shōnen Gangan from February 2000 to October 2005 . A total of 15 volumes of manga were released. Cyrodira and Eyta later created a prequel called Spiral: Alive , which was published by Gangan Wing in Monthly Shōnen Gangan from April 2004 to June 2008 . A total of 5 volumes were issued.
| Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning | |
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| ス パ イ ラ ル 〜 推理 の 絆 (Spiral: Logic Chains) | |
| Genre / Theme | mysticism , comedy , thriller , detective |
| Manga | |
| Author | Kyo Sirodaira |
| Publisher | Enix , Square Enix |
| Published in | Monthly Shōnen Gangan |
| Lecture hall | shonen |
| Publication | 2000 - 2005 |
| Tomov | 15 |
| Anime series | |
| Producer | Shingo Kaneko |
| Studio | Jc staff |
| TV network | Tv tokyo |
| Premiere screening | October 1, 2002 - March 25, 2003 |
| Series | 25 |
| Manga | |
| Author | Kyo Sirodaira |
| Publisher | Gangan wing |
| Published in | Monthly Shōnen Gangan |
| Lecture hall | shonen |
| Publication | 2004 - 2008 |
| Tomov | five |
Based on the plot of the manga, JCStaff released an anime series, which was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 1, 2002 to March 25, 2003 . And also released in nine DVD editions in 2002 and 2003 . [1] Manga and the series were licensed in the United States by Yen Press and FUNimation . Based on the series, 4 novels and a series of CD dramas were also released.
Content
Story
2 years ago, the older brother of Ayumu Narumi - Kiyotaka, the famous detective and pianist disappeared without a trace. The only clue is the key phrase - "children of the blade", which Kiyotaka conveyed in his last telephone message. Now (after 2 years) Ayumu lives with his wife and is a student of the Tsukiomi Academy high school. However, he was suddenly accused of attempted murder of one of the schoolgirls. Ayumu soon learns that the girl is somehow connected with the children of the blade. And he, along with a school journalist named Hiyono Yuizaki, are trying to solve the mystery of who the children of the blade are.
Blade children, also known as cursed children, have been a major mystery for most of history. They differ from people with special eyes that look like cats and the absence of one rib in the chest. Ayumu later discovers that Kyosuke Asazuki, Ryouko Takamati, Canon Gilbert are children of the blade. Ayumu should act as their protector.
The anime series begins the story with the sixth chapter of the manga and the plot compares the children’s blades with cuckoo chicks, which they put in “people's nests” so that they grow up and go crazy by the end of their lives.
About thirty years ago, a man was born named Ayba Mizushiro, who did not have a rib in his right chest. When Kiyotaka succeeded in everything, at 23 he entered a secret society that was supposed to govern the world community, the society grew rapidly and gained strength. Aiba initiated the Children of the Blades project and created his own clones in the laboratory, removing one rib from everyone as a sign of communication with Aiba. These children were supposed to be geniuses and grow up with their own rights, but one day they must go crazy and become Aba's deadly avatars. However, Ayba’s organization was divided into 3 parts, which developed different plans for blade children:
- Keepers Believe that you need to create more kids blades. After Ayba's death, their plans became uncertain.
- Observers believe that it is enough to observe the created children and keep reports.
- Hunters Believe that the children of the blades are potentially dangerous and must be destroyed, including Aybu.
Aibu killed Kiyotaka, as the first dreamed of transforming the world and creating a new race based on the design of the children of the blade. After Ayba's death, the project was suspended. Kiyotaka also tried to stop the “Hunters” who intended to kill the children of the blade. Just as Kiyotaka and Aiba were connected, Ayumu met his other half - Hizumi Mitsichiro, Aiba's younger brother and the one who would awaken the blood of the remaining children of the blade. Ayumi is friends with Hizushi and decides to protect the children of the blades.
Spiral: Alive
The action takes place around Imari Sekiguchi, who fell in love with Ciro Savamura, a boy who is about to become a detective. But before Imari decides to confess his love, Shiro suddenly drops out of school. Imari learns that Shiro is dating a pretty girl named Yukine Amanae. But no one knows that she is really a killer. Meanwhile, policeman Tori Saiki is investigating blowing mysterious murders linked to Amanae. Later, Imari, Shiro and Saiki take part in events that are related to the children of the blade.
Character List
Ayumu Narumi ( 鳴 海 歩 ) - The protagonist of the series. he is very smart, but self-contained and unsure. He plays the piano well and also a great cook. He cares a lot about his "sister" who was the wife of the missing brother Ayumu. Hiyono later becomes the main pillar in Ayumu's life. He and Khuzumi are actually clones that were created in the laboratory. For this reason, both have biological defects. Ayumu itself was created as insurance in case something happens to Khuzumi. It all started when the “father” of Ayumu and Khudzumi was a pianist, but after the accident his fingers stopped working, he decided to resort to science to restore his fingers. Seiyu: Kenichi Suzumura
Kiyotaka Narumi ( 鳴 海 清 隆 ) is the elder brother of Ayumi, who was the embodiment of the ideal for Ayumu. He became a world-class pianist at the age of 10, and later a detective. He married Madoka and disappeared a year later. He is also the main reason why Ayumu doubts herself when comparing herself to him. After the disappearance, many assumed that he died, but Ayumu knows that Kiyotaka is related to the blade children. The anime does not reveal the reason for his disappearance, he is a puppeteer in the manga, and created a situation where Ayumu loses any support, even from Hiyeno. He lives with Madoka and controls an organization from Japan. Seiyu: Kazuhiko Inoue
Hiyono Yuizaki ( 結 崎 ひ よ の ) is a notorious school journalist. Hiyono is a cheerful and energetic girl, as well as smart and quick-thinking. He is friends with Ayumu. It can crack computers. He likes food prepared by Ayumu. In the end, it turns out that Hiyono was part of the Kiyotaki plan and therefore knows a lot about the children of the blade. She is several years older than Ayumu and was hired to become Hiyona Yuizaki for Ayumu and open up at the last moment and kill him. However, as shown for a long time, Hiyona came very close to Ayumu and announced that she hates Hiyotaka more than anyone else. After these events, Hiyo leaves Japan and travels to Germany for several years. In the manga, Hiyono visits Ayumu, who, due to defects in the body, is now forced to lie in the hospital, but he composes music. She asks to play her piano, he agrees. Seiyu : Masumi Asano
Isa Rutherford ( ア イ ズ · ラ ザ フ ォ ー ド ) - He is 17 years old and has become a world-class pianist and is second only to Kiyotaki in technique. He is a quarter Englishman. At first it seems that he is heartless. He takes care of the other children of the blade, and himself tries to survive. He is also the main target of hunters as their leader. Has a special connection with Kanone. Later it turns out that half of the children of the blade are his brothers and sisters. Seiyu : Akira Ishida
Canon Gilbert ( カ ノ ン · ヒ ル ベ ル ト ) - He is a child of the blade and suffers from a split personality. One side is sweet and kind, the other is aggressive and manipulative. His favorite food is bananas and bean jam. Very close to Is, and began to suffer when he felt that he was getting farther away from him. In the manga, Canon mentions that he and Aes are brothers. Kanoe is merciless to those who threaten the children of the blade and give them false hopes, is also interested in killing Ayumu, as he is sure that the children of the blade have no hope. In the manga, Canon wants to kill his friends so that they are not killed by hunters. Seiyu : Kenji Nojima
Khuzumi Mizushiro ( ミ ズ シ ロ 火 澄 ) - Appears only in the manga, He is the younger brother of Ayba, the father of the children of the blade. He is the exact opposite of Ayum in every sense. Very angry and manipulative, although it gets along well with Ayumu. Very similar to Canon. He always smiles, although he is a deadly killer. He knew from the very beginning that he and Ayumu were the same clones. In the battle, Hizumi refused to kill Ayumu in the battle, although he had an absolute advantage. He later tried to commit suicide by jumping from the Tokyo Tower and spends the rest of his life in the hospital, where he eventually dies. At the hospital, he used his body in experiments to extend the life of the clones, as a result of which Ayumi was able to live much longer.
Madoka Narumi ( 鳴 海 ま ど か ) - Ex-wife of Kiyotaki. She works as a police detective, and in most cases she can outwit Ayumu. Her ability to investigate is wonderful, but because of work, she is rarely at home, and therefore unable to do homework. Caring for Ayumu. Seiyu : Cotono Mitsuishi
Kyosuke Asazuki ( 浅 月 香 介 ) is the most aggressive and cruel blade of all children. Ready without hesitation to kill everyone who presents any danger. Also not afraid to hide from hunters. Does not trust Isa and often argues with him. He dropped out of school due to absenteeism and clashes with teachers. He is a childhood friend of Ryoko Takamati. After the main events, he went to college with Ryouko and became the main character in Spiral Alive . Seiyu : Takeshi Kusao
Rio Takeuchi ( 竹 内 理 緒 ) - The smallest of the blade children. She looks like a 13-year-old child, although she is already 16 years old. Also the most cunning and prudent of all. It can create bombs but it’s hard for her to kill those whom she considers enemies. Can avoid difficult situations. In love with Aiza and attached to Kyosuke. Later, Rio goes to work in third world countries. Seiyu : Yu Horie
Ryoko Takamati ( 高 町 亮 子 ) - The most athletic of all children blades. A born runner can easily overtake everyone, but unlike other children, blades despise killing in any form. He doesn’t get along with Aizem because of past problems and takes care of Kyosuke, although he can easily use it as a punching bag. Has a strong intuition. He wants to one day become an Olympic athlete. Seiyu: Kato Hitomi
Sayoko Siranagatani ( 白 長 谷 小 夜 子 ) - One of the children of the blade. She hoped that she would not suffer, like others. Mysteriously fell from the roof of the school. And Ayumu became the first suspect in the intentional killing of Sayeko, since he was at that time in the vicinity. She later recovers. In the manga, she tried to commit suicide at the age of 10 after the death of her mother. After the assassination attempt, she completely lost her memory. Seiyu : Mai Nakahara
Ayba Mizushiro ( я ズ シ ロ ・ ヤ イ バ ) - He is the “father” of the children of the blades. Born without one rib in the right side of the chest. Entered into a secret world society and quickly gained so much influence. He is the initiator of the “Children of the Blade” project and in the laboratory created his clones, removing one rib from everyone as a sign of communication with Aiba. These children were supposed to be geniuses and grow up with their own rights, but one day they had to go crazy and become Aiba's deadly avatars. After Ayba's death, the project was suspended.
Manga
The manga was written by Kyo Shirodairay and illustrated by Eita Mizuno. First published by Enix , then Square Enix in Monthly Shōnen Gangan from February 2000 to October 2005 . A total of 15 volumes were issued. [2] . The manga was licensed in the United States by Tokyopop [3] , the first volume in English was released in October 2005 . [four]
| No. | Publication Date | ISBN |
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| one | February 22, 2000 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0175-1 |
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| 2 | July 22, 2000 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0271-0 |
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| 3 | December 20, 2000 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0370-0 |
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| four | June 22, 2001 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0468-4 |
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| five | October 22, 2001 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0557-5 |
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| 6 | April 22, 2002 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0678-7 |
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| 7 | September 21, 2002 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0790-6 |
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| eight | January 22, 2003 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0854-5 |
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| 9 | July 22, 2003 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0982-5 |
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| ten | December 22, 2003 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1099-9 |
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| eleven | April 22, 2004 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1186-6 |
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| 12 | August 21, 2004 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1252-8 |
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| 13 | April 22, 2005 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1366-2 |
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| 14 | September 22, 2005 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1521-5 |
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| 15 | January 21, 2006 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1605-2 |
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Cyrodira and Eyta later created a prequel called Spiral: Alive , which was published by Gangan Wing in Monthly Shōnen Gangan from April 2004 to June 2008 . [5] A total of 5 volumes were issued.
| No. | Publication Date | ISBN |
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| one | April 22, 2004 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-0674-9 |
| 2 | February 22, 2007 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-1948-0 |
| 3 | September 22, 2007 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-2114-8 |
| four | February 22, 2008 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-2221-3 |
| five | August 22, 2008 [2] | ISBN 978-4-7575-2355-5 |
Anime Series List
| # | Title [6] [7] | Release Date [8] |
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| one | Spiral of destiny Unmei no Rasen (運 命 の 螺旋) | October 1, 2002 |
| 2 | Manor of death Shi no Seijukan (死 の 聖 樹 館) | October 8, 2002 |
| 3 | Cursed children Norowareta Kodomotachi (呪 わ れ た 子 供 た ち) | October 15, 2002 |
| four | The happiness of those who believe Shinjirumono no Kōfuku (信 じ る 者 の 幸福) | October 22, 2002 |
| five | Misty gallows Kiri no Shikei dai (霧 の 死刑 台) | October 29, 2002 |
| 6 | Blind spot in the web Houi Ami no Hokaku (包 囲 網 の 死角) | November 5, 2002 |
| 7 | The choice of the nonbeliever Shinjinumono no Sentaku (信 じ ぬ 者 の 選 択) | November 12, 2002 |
| eight | Day of the defeated Haisho Bakari no hi (敗者 ば か り の 日) | November 19, 2002 |
| 9 | All Things That Are Possible to You Kimi ni Dekiru Arayurukoto (き み に で き る あ ら ゆ る こ と) | November 26, 2002 |
| ten | Only one wise action “Tatta Hitotsu no Saeta Yari Kata” (た っ た 一 つ の 冴 え た や り 方) | December 3, 2002 |
| eleven | Goodnight sweetheart "Guddonaito Suītohātsu" (グ ッ ド ナ イ ト ス イ ー ト ハ ー ツ) | December 10, 2002 |
| 12 | Dry eyes Kawaita Hitomi (乾 い た 瞳) | Delabre 17, 2002 |
| 13 | Overure Overture -Jokyoku- (Overture 〜 序曲 〜) | December 24, 2002 |
| 14 | Shimmering fragrance Amaki Kaori Kagerou ni Nite (甘 き 香 り 陽 炎 に 似 て!) | January 7, 2003 |
| 15 | Like a swan "Raiku a Suwan" (ラ イ ク · ア · ス ワ ン) | January 14, 2003 |
| sixteen | Moving targets "Marekanezaru Hōmonsho" (ま ね か れ ざ る 訪問者) | January 21, 2003 |
| 17 | The watcher in the darkness Kurayami no Sukyanaa (暗闇 の ス キ ャ ナ ー) | January 28, 2003 |
| 18 | The lamenting angel Nageki no Tenshi (嘆 き の 天使) | February 4, 2003 |
| nineteen | Mirror of the heart Kokoro no Kagami (心 の 鏡) | February 11, 2003 |
| 20 | Whispering shadows Sasayaku Kage (さ さ や く 影) | February 18, 2003 |
| 21 | The sound of a breaking heart Kokoro no Kudakeru Oto (心 の 砕 け る 音) | February 25, 2003 |
| 22 | The confession Kamen no Kokuhaku (仮 面 の 告白) | March 4, 2003 |
| 23 | Relentless rain Yamanai Ame (止 ま な い 雨) | March 11, 2003 |
| 24 | The man in the high castle "Takai Shiru no Otoko" (高 い 城 の 男) | March 18, 2003 |
| 25 | The Sound of an Iris Freezing and Melting Ayame no Ite Toku Oto (ア ヤ メ の 凍 て 解 く 音) | March 25, 2003 |
Criticism
- The anime series received quite high marks for its vagueness in the plot and many interesting secret stories. [9]
Notes
- ↑ ス パ イ ラ ル 〜 推理 の 絆 〜 / SPIRAL-net / (Japanese) . Sony Entertainment Date of treatment August 13, 2008. Archived November 1, 2012.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 作家 名 別 出版物 一 覧 「ま」 (Japanese) . Square Enix . Date of treatment April 11, 2010. Archived November 1, 2012.
- ↑ New Tokyopop Manga . Anime News Network (April 28, 2005). Date of treatment August 13, 2008.
- ↑ Tokyopop Still Has Spiral . Anime News Network (June 8, 2005). Date of treatment August 13, 2008.
- ↑ Shirodaira, Mizuno's Spiral Alive Mystery Manga to End (Updated) . Anime News Network (April 17, 2008). Date of treatment August 14, 2008.
- ↑ The Official Spiral Anime Website from FUNimation (link not available) . FUNimation Productions . Date of treatment August 13, 2008. Archived October 17, 2007.
- ↑ ス パ イ ラ ル 〜 推理 の 絆 〜 / SPIRAL-net / (Japanese) . Sony Entertainment Date of treatment August 13, 2008. Archived November 1, 2012.
- ↑ ス パ イ ラ ル ～ 推理 の 絆 ～ (Japanese) . TV Tokyo . Date of treatment April 11, 2010. Archived June 8, 2004.
- ↑ Broestl, Sean. Review: Spiral: DVD 1: The Melody of Logic . Anime News Network (June 3, 2005). Date of treatment August 15, 2008.
Links
- Spiral on the Yen Press website
- Spiral at Funimation
- Spiral on Aniplex website (jap.)
- Anime “Spiral” in the encyclopedia of Anime News Network
- Spiral anime in AniDB database