Takt op. Destiny - Anime

**Takt Op. Destiny** is an anime series based on the *Takt Op.* original concept. It is produced by MAPPA and Madhouse, and will be released on October 5, 2021.

## Introduction

*"durch Leiden Freude. Overcome suffering, attain bliss." — Ludwig van Beethoven*

Music is the light in the hearts of man...

Suddenly, this "light" was taken away from this world. One night, dark meteorites called the "Iron Nocturne" fell from the sky, and the world changed since then. From these meteorites sprung forth grotesque monsters called "D2" which overrun the earth and its people. The D2 are attracted to the music played by humans, and soon "music" itself became a taboo.

But, those who can fight these monsters soon appeared. Girls who can use music as their weapons—the "Musicarts". These girls can imbue themselves with the scores of the great operas and compositions from history and use this as power to defeat the D2. And, the Conductor commands these girls and lead the way.

The year 2047 A.D. The United States of America (USA), now in chaos due to the resistance against the D2, The Conductor Takt travels to New York with the Musicart Destiny. In this world that had lost its music, Takt, who thirsts for music, and Destiny, the Musicart who desires the annihilation of the D2. The melody they create, will it lead them to bliss or to despair?

## Plot

*Takt Op. Destiny* (0p - Opus number; the "work number" that is assigned to a musical composition) is set in the year 2047 in The United States of America (USA), in a future world where music cannot be played freely because it attracts monsters called "D2s" (A.K.A Despair Dolls). These monsters were produced by a black meteorite containing Black Night Siderites which fell from the sky years ago. They hate the music produced by humans and are drawn to the music source and attempt to destroy it, as it is the only thing that can hurt and kill them. To combat the D2s, the Symphonica International Organization and the Musicarts combine their powers to defend the cities from D2s.

The United States of America has been in chaos ever since the emergence of D2s, an invasive species originating from a black meteorite that fell to Earth. A public decree banned citizens from playing any melodies, to prevent further casualties caused by the D2s' hatred for music—even now, in 2047, this prohibition is still in effect. Humanity's only form of defense against the D2s are Musicarts, young women representing pieces of classical music; and Conductors, the ones controlling them.Takt Asahina, an aloof piano prodigy, finds himself transformed into a Conductor following a spontaneous D2 attack. The same incident kills Anna Schneider's younger sister, Cosette, and brings Takt into contact with his Musicart, Destiny. Searching for a means of stabilizing the pact between themselves, Takt and Destiny—alongside Anna—embark on a perilous journey to the Symphonica Headquarters in New York City. Takt is in a hurry to reach the city so that he can play the piano again, even though his passion attracts the creatures he has come to despise. Meanwhile, Destiny's sense of duty drags the group into trouble along the way. With a D2-infested path and many more arduous obstacles ahead of them, will the trio make it to New York City in one piece?

### Summary:

One day a black meteorite fell on the world, and the world completely changed. The meteorite produced grotesque monsters called D2, which started running rampant. D2 very quickly banned all music, which was the one thing able to overcome them. But there were some people who resisted the D2. They are young women who hold the power of music, the "Musicart." These young women hold "scores" that are able to defeat the monsters. And there are also people who lead these women, the Conductor. In The United States of America in the year 2047, which has fallen to ruin thanks to the D2, Takt, a Conductor, is partnered with a Musicart named Destiny. Takt yeans for music to be returned to the world, and Destiny wishes to destroy the D2. Their aim is to travel to New York.

Years ago, light-colored meteorites fell to the planet and began to usher a new chapter for humanity. But soon after, dark-colored meteorites followed, bringing with them fearsome monsters called D2. Their weakness: Music. But music became taboo, as it also attracted them. Humanity's only hope came in the existence of Musicarts and their Conductors. In the year 2047, Conductor Takt and his Musicart, Cossett (Destiny), are traveling to New York while battling the D2.

## Episode List

This is a list of all episodes in the ****Takt Op. Destiny**** anime.

## Cast and Staff

### English Voice Cast

* Takt Asahina - Jason Liebrecht
* Destiny/Cosette Schneider - Emi Lo
* Anna Schneider - Alexis Tipton
* Sagan - Christopher Wehkamp
* Felix Schindler - Jeff Swearingen
* Lenny - Reagan Murdock
* Titan - Natalie Hoover
* Heaven - Celeste Perez
* Hell - Marti Etheridge
* Valkyrie - Lexi Nieto
* Orpheus - Brina Palencia
* Charlotte Schneider - Michelle Rojas
* Kenji Asahina - Oscar Seung

### Japanese Voice Cast

* Takt Asahina - Kouki Uchiyama
* Destiny/Cosette Schneider - Shion Wakayama
* Anna Schneider - Kaede Hondo
* Titan - Miku Ito
* Lenny - Satoshi Hino
* Heaven - Inori Minase
* Hell - Reina Ueda
* Schindler - Daisuke Namikawa
* Sagan - Eiji Hanawa
* Valkyrie - Sumire Uesaka
* Charlotte Schneider - Kakuma Ai
* Kenji Asahina - Mikami Satoshi
* Orpheus In The Underworld - Mitsuishi Kotono

### Production Staff

* Director: Yuuki Ito
* Series Composition: Kiyoko Yoshimura
* Original Character Designs: LAM
* Character Design: Reiko Nagasawa
* Music: Yoshihiro Ike
* Studio: MAPPA x Madhouse

## Trailers

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## External Links

* Official Website (in Japanese language)
* Official Twitter (@takt\_op\_destiny)