Ikki Tousen
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Genre | Martial arts[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by | Yuji Shiozaki | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Published by | Wani Books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Magazine | Comic Gum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demographic | Seinen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Original run | April 26, 2000 – August 26, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volumes | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ikki Tousen (Japanese:
The manga was serialized in the seinen manga magazine Comic Gum from April 2000 to August 2015, and the first tankōbon was released in October 2000, with a total of 24 volumes available as of September 2015. The manga was licensed in North America and the United Kingdom by Tokyopop with adaptation from Keith Giffen under the title Battle Vixens, and in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment. A sequel manga titled Shin Ikki Tousen began serialization in Shōnen Gahōsha's Young King OURs magazine in November 2015.
A 13-episode anime television series adaptation animated by J.C.Staff aired between July and October 2003, on AT-X and other channels. A second anime season animated by Arms aired on AT-X between February and May 2007, spanning twelve episodes. A third anime season, also animated by Arms, aired on AT-X between June and August 2008, spanning twelve episodes and featuring an original story and characters. A fourth anime season animated by TNK aired on AT-X and other channels between March and June 2010, spanning 12 episodes and introducing new schools and characters. An anime OVA was announced by Media Factory,[2] and premiered in Japanese theaters on November 12, 2011. A three-episode anime television series adaptation of Shin Ikki Tousen, once again animated by Arms, aired on AT-X in May 2022.
The first anime season was licensed in North America by Geneon Entertainment,[3] but it is now licensed by Funimation after Geneon withdrew from the anime market.[4] The second anime season is licensed in North America by Media Blasters.[5] The third anime season was also licensed by Media Blasters,[6] but it is now licensed by Funimation.[7] The fourth anime season is also licensed by Funimation.
Synopsis
[edit]In the Kantō region of Japan, seven high schools compete in a turf war for territorial supremacy: Nanyo Academy, Kyosho Academy, Seito Academy, Yoshu Academy, Rakuyo High School, Gogun High School, and Yoshu Private School. The fighters of each school bear the sacred jewels called magatama, which contains the essence of warriors from the Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China 1800 years ago, as well as their fates.
Hakufu Sonsaku, the descendant of legendary conqueror Sun Ce, is a highly skilled fighter with a strong sense of personality who goes to Nanyo Academy where her cousin Koukin Shuuyu attends under her mother's request. Her destiny, as with her predecessor, was to conquer all of the schools. But there is a darker and more dangerous side to her fate, one that may change the entire course of history forever.
Media
[edit]Manga
[edit]Ikki Tousen began serialization in the seinen manga magazine Comic GUM. The first bound volume was published by Wani Books in October 2000,[8] with a total of 24 volumes available as of September 25, 2015.[9] The manga was licensed in North America and the United Kingdom by Tokyopop under the title of Battle Vixens,[10] and sold fifteen volumes between April 6, 2004 and April 27, 2010. The manga is also licensed in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment, in France by Panini Comics, in Argentina and Spain by Editorial Ivrea, in Germany by Carlsen Comics (under the title of Dragon Girls), in Taiwan by Sharp Point Press, in Brazil by Nova Sampa.
In October 2015, Shōnen Gahōsha announced that the sequel Shin Ikki Tousen would be serialized in Young King OURs magazine starting in its January 2016 issue released on November 30, 2015.[11]
Anime
[edit]A 13-episode anime adaptation of Ikki Tousen animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe aired on AT-X from July 30, 2003 and October 22, 2003, with subsequent runs on TV Kanagawa, Mie TV, Chiba TV, TV Saitama, and Sun Television. Seven DVD volumes were released by Media Factory between November 22, 2003 and May 25, 2004.[12][13] A DVD box set was later released on January 25, 2008,[14] and a Blu-ray box set was later released on April 27, 2011.[15] The series was licensed in North America by Geneon Entertainment,[3] who released the series on four DVD volumes between August 10, 2004 and March 1, 2005. The English dub was produced by New Generation Pictures in Los Angeles, California. A box set was later released on July 19, 2005 by Geneon. The series is now licensed by Funimation after Geneon closed its doors to the North American market,[4] and released a box set of the series on May 26, 2009. The series is also licensed in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment, and in the United Kingdom by MVM Films.
A second season, called Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (
A third season, Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians (
A fourth season, called Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor (
An original video animation, called Ikki Tousen: Shūgaku Tōshi Keppu-roku (
A 3-episode OVA titled Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves was released between January 3, 2019 to February 27, 2019.[33] The anime's director is Takashi Watanabe, while Masaya Honda returns as series composition.[34]
An anime television series adaptation of Shin Ikki Tousen was announced on July 2, 2021.[35] It is produced by Arms and directed by Rion Kujo, with scripts written by Masaya Honda, character designs handled by Rin-Sin and Tsutomu Miyazawa, and music composed by Yasuharu Takanashi. The series aired on AT-X from May 17 to 31, 2022, and ran for three episodes.[36][37]
The opening theme for the first season is "Drivin' Through The Night" by M.o.v.e while the ending theme is "Let me be with you" by Shela. The opening theme for Dragon Destiny is "HEART&SOUL" by Mai Kariyuki while the ending theme is "Glass Flower" (
Internet radio show
[edit]An internet radio show promoting the Dragon Destiny anime called Ikki Tousen DDR: Dragon Destiny Radio (
Another radio show promoting Great Guardians called Ikki Tousen GGR: Great Guardians Radio (
A radio show promoting Xtreme Xecutor called Ikki Tousen XXR: Xtreme Xecutor Radio (
Video games
[edit]A video game of the series, Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon (
A second video game, Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist (
A third installment based on the Xtreme Xecutor anime, called Ikki Tousen: Xross Impact (
The characters Sonsaku, Kan'u and Ryofu made a DLC playable guest appearance in Senran Kagura: Estival Versus. However, due to a temporary licensing issue, these characters did not appear in the Western version of the game, until it was announced to be released along with the PC version of the game in March 2017.[45]
The mobile game Ikki Tousen: Extra Burst was released in 2020 by Marvelous as a special project celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ikki Tousen series.[46]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Chief Director (
総 監督 )
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ikki Tousen Inspires Boxer Briefs, 3D Breasts Bottle Cover". Anime News Network. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ a b "New Ikki Tousen Video Anime Launches". Anime News Network. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Geneon Licenses". Anime News Network. November 1, 2003. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Funimation Adds Ikki Tousen Anime, Beta Video Portal (Updated)". Anime News Network. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Media Blasters Confirms Anime Expo Licenses at Otakon". Anime News Network. July 7, 2007. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Media Blasters Adds Queen's Blade, Ikkitousen Great Guardians (Updated)". Anime News Network. 5 November 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Funimation Adds Blood-C Film, more Ikki Tousen, Michiko & Hatchin". Anime News Network. 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
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一騎当千 (1) (in Japanese). Wani Books. Retrieved 13 March 2011. - ^
一騎当千 (24) (in Japanese). Wani Books. Retrieved 13 December 2015. - ^ "Tokyopop licenses Battle Vixens". Anime News Network. 23 October 2003. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ "Shiozaki to Launch Shin Ikki Tousen Manga in November". Retrieved 1 June 2018.
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一騎当千 第 1巻 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^
一騎当千 第 7巻 (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 DVD-BOX" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Blu-ray BOX" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Dragon Destiny第 弐 巻 " (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 DragonDestiny第 六 巻 " (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Dragon Destiny DVD-BOX" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Great Guardians第 壱 巻 " (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Great Guardians第 六 巻 " (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 Great Guardians DVD-BOX" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "Media Blasters' Ikki-Tousen: Great Guardians Repackaged, Delayed". Anime News Network. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "Media Blasters Halts Releases of Bakuman., Ikki Tousen Great Guardians". Anime News Network. February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ "Madman Entertainment Adds 'Ikki Tousen – Great Guardians' & 'Xtreme Xecutor' Anime Series". The Fandom Post. January 3, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians Complete Collection Anime DVD Review". The Fandom Post. January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ "
一騎当千 XTREME XECUTOR第 壱 巻 【DVD】" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "
一騎当千 XTREME XECUTOR第 六 巻 【DVD】" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 11 March 2011. - ^ "Funimation Reveals Ikki Tousen XX's English Dub Cast, Trailer". Anime News Network. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "FUNimation Reveals 'Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor' Anime Dub Cast, First Trailer". The Fandom Post. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "VIDEO: FUNimation Announces "Ikki Tousen Xtreme Xecutor" English Dub Cast". Crunchyroll. January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "New Ikki Tousen Anime to Play in Theaters in November". Anime News Network. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "
一騎当千 集 鍔 闘士 血 風 録 【DVD】" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 1 July 2012. - ^ "Ikki Tousen Western Wolves OVA Previewed in Promo Video, New Visual". Anime News Network. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, Visual". Anime News Network. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Shin Ikki Tousen/Battle Vixens Manga Gets TV Anime Next Year". Anime News Network. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 22, 2021). "Shin Ikki Tousen Anime Reveals Cast, Visual, Spring 2022 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 11, 2022). "Shin Ikki Tousen Anime's Promo Video Reveals Staff, May 17 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ "Official website for the Ikki Tousen DDR radio show" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ "
一騎当千 DragonDestinyサウンドトラック&スペシャルwebラジオ" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 12 March 2011. - ^ "Official website for the Ikki Tousen GGR radio show" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ "
一騎当千 GGR~Great Guardians Radio~" (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved 12 March 2011. - ^ "Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon Too Jiggly for US Release". 22 May 2009.
- ^ "Shining Dragon Vs. The ESRB - Round Two, Fight!". 22 April 2010.
- ^ "Ikkitousen PSP Game Announced, And More". Animekon. Archived from the original on 27 May 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2008.
- ^ "Senran Kagura: Estival Versus coming to PC in March, 'Battle Vixens' DLC launches simultaneously - Gematsu". 13 February 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ Ikki Tousen: Extra Burst
External links
[edit]- Comic Gum page (in Japanese)
- Tokyopop page
- Ikki Tousen (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
TV series/OVA
[edit]- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- J.C.Staff page (in Japanese)
- Arms Corporation page: ITDD, ITGG, ITSTK
- Geneon Entertainment page
- Ikki Tousen at Funimation Entertainment
- Ikki Tousen at MVM Films
- Ikki Tousen at Madman Entertainment
- Media Blasters page: IT, ITDD
- Ikki Tousen at Enoki Films USA
- Genco page: IT, ITDD, ITGG, ITXX
Video games
[edit]- Official Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon website (in Japanese)
- Official Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist website (in Japanese)
- Official Ikki Tousen: Xross Impact website (in Japanese)
- Ikki Tousen Extra Burst website (in Japanese)
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