Spriggan (anime)

Netflix 2022 poster

***Spriggan*** (スプリガン,, *Supurigan*?) is a 2022 ONA anime adaptation based on the titular manga series created by Hiroshi Takashige and Ryōji Minagawa. It is produced by the studio of David Production and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi.

## Synopsis

> "*Fight for the future of mankind. A great civilization once existed on this Earth. Possessing knowledge and scientific prowess far exceeding that of modern man, the relics of this ancient civilization remain hidden across this world even now. As high-speed communications networks cover the globe and the peering eyes of satellites are able to expose all secrets, the armies of great nations clash as they seek to uncover and research these artifacts, which possess an unfathomable “power.” A member of this ancient civilization carved a message into a plate: “Protect our relics from evil-doers.” Taking this message to heart, one organization aims to seal away this ancient civilization for good. The elite secret agents of this organization are known as... Spriggans.*"
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## Gallery

### Promotional Materials

First announcement from Shogakugan's "Monthly Shonen Sunday" magazine in March 2019.Netflix's Japan 2020 promotional poster with the original release window of 2021.Netflix's Japan 2021 promotional poster with the original release window of 2021.
### Trailers

Spriggan - Teaser Trailer - NetflixNetflix's first teaser trailer from October 2020Spriggan - Official Teaser -2 - Netflix-2Netflix's second teaser trailer from July 2021Netflix's third teaser trailer from March 20222022 Anime Preview with N-ko - Netflix Anime2022 Anime PreviewAnime to Watch- Hot and New June 2022 - Netflix AnimeAnime to watch in June 2022Spriggan - Behind the Scenes Vol. 1 - Netflix AnimeBTS Vol. 1SPRIGGAN - Behind the Scenes Vol. 2- Cast & Recording Session - Netflix AnimeBTS Vol. 2SPRIGGAN - Behind the Scenes Vol. 3- Shuhei Handa - Netflix Anime-2BTS Vol. 3SPRIGGAN - Behind the Scenes Vol. 4- Writer Hiroshi Seko - Netflix Anime-2BTS Vol. 4SPRIGGAN - Behind the Scenes Vol. 5- Producer Talk - Netflix Anime-2BTS Vol. 5SPRIGGAN OP (Clean) - Seeking the Truth feat. YAHZARAH - Taisei Iwasaki - Netflix AnimeSPRIGGAN - Yu's Epic Fight With Hummingbat - Clip - Netflix Animeアニメ「スプリガン」メイキングムービー Vol.1スタジオ風景アニメ「スプリガン」メイキングムービー Vol.2キャストトーク・アフレコ風景-2SPRIGGAN - Rie Yamabishi Runs for Her Life - Netflix Anime
### Characters (appearances all in progress)

Yu OminaeJean JacquemondeDirector YamamotoYoshino SomeiKoichi MorohaColonel McDougalIwao AkatsukiBo BrantzLarry MarksonSteve H. Foster
## Production

### Development

An original net animation (ONA) series adaptation was announced on March 11, 2019. The series was also revealed to be animated by David Production. Originally set for a release on Netflix in 2021, but it was delayed for a 2022 premiere on Netflix. In March 2022, Netflix revealed that the series was set to premiere on June 18,2022 and would consist of six episodes. The opening theme song is "Seeking the Truth feat. YAHZARAH", while the ending theme song is "Ancient Creations feat. Shing02", both by Taisei Iwasaki.

The announcement was made by Netflix Japan's Twitter account in the April 2019 issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Shōnen Sunday (Gessan) magazine. The series is directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi, with Hiroshi Seko handling series' composition, Shūhei Handa designing the characters, and Taisei Iwasaki composing the music, and Shōhei Miyake serves as the assistant director. The adaptation is part of a partnership with Netflix to have the anime streamed worldwide.

The opening theme is "Seeking the Truth feat. YAHZARAH", while the ending theme is "Ancient Creations feat. Shing02", both by Taisei Iwasaki.The original soundtrack, composed by Iwasaki, was released by Milan Records on the same date of the series debut, on June 18, 2022. guidebook for the ONA is set to be released on July 20, 2022. The guidebook features interviews with the cast, staff and authors Hiroshi Takashige and Ryoji Minagawa, detailed information of the series and various artworks.

## References

1. ↑ Spriggan Manga Gets Netflix Anime Series by David Production - Anime News Network
2. ↑ Spriggan Anime Springs Forth with New Visual Featuring More Characters - Otaku USA Magazine
3. ↑ Spriggan Netflix Anime Reveals Visual, Staff, 2021 Premiere - Anime News Network
4. ↑ Spriggan Anime Series' 2nd Teaser Reveals 2022 Delay, More Staff - Anime News Network
5. ↑ Spriggan Anime's Trailer Reveals June 18 Release on Netflix - Anime News Network
6. ↑ Spriggan Anime's Trailer Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, 6-Episode Format - Anime News Network
7. ↑ 'Spriggan' releases third PV for Netflix worldwide premiere in June 2022 - Ani Radio Plus
8. ↑ 'Spriggan' releases main PV for Netflix worldwide premiere in June 2022 - Ani Radio Plus
9. ↑ Netflix's Spriggan Anime Unveils More Staff, New Visual - Anime News Network
10. ↑ NETFLIX GROWS ANIME PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING JAPANESE PRODUCTION COMPANIES - Netflix
11. ↑ Netflix series animation "Spriggan" Infiltrate the back side of production! - Avexnet
12. ↑ Spriggan Original Soundtrack Launches Alongside New Anime Series - Crunchyroll
13. ↑ Anime "Spriggan" Official Guide Released on July 20th - Spriggan-anime