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Senki Zesshō Symphogear (戦姫絶唱シンフォギア Senki Zesshō Shinfogia?), or Symphogear (シンフォギア Shinfogia?) for short, is a Japanese anime television franchise created by Noriyasu Agematsu and Akifumi Kaneko, animated by Satelight, and the main subject of this wiki project.
Anime[]
Season 1[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear
The first season of Senki Zesshō Symphogear aired between January 6, 2012 and March 20, 2012. It follows Hibiki's, Tsubasa's, and later Chris' battle against an ancient priestess and the creator of the Symphogear system.
Season 2[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear G
The second season of Senki Zesshō Symphogear aired between July 5, 2013 and September 26, 2013. It follows Hibiki's, Tsubasa's, and Chris' battle against the F.I.S. and their Symphogear users.
Season 3[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear GX
The first season of Senki Zesshō Symphogear aired between July 4, 2015 and September 25, 2015. It follows the girls' battle against an alchemist from the "Dark Continent".
Season 4[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ
The fourth season of Senki Zesshō Symphogear aired between July 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017. It follows the girls' battle against the alchemists of the Bavarian Illuminati.
Season 5[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV
The fifth season of Senki Zesshō Symphogear that is set to air in July 2019. It follows the girls' battle against a remnant group called Noble Red.
OVAs[]
- Main articles: Senki Zesshōshinai Symphogear, Senki Zesshōshinai Symphogear GX, Senki Zesshōshinai Symphogear AXZ and Senki Zesshōshinai Symphogear XV
These OVAs contain several humorous skits that serve to comment or expand on existing scenes. The very first OVA was released within the fifth volume of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear G Blu-ray/DVD, and most Blu-ray/DVD volumes released past the second volume since include another OVA.
Manga[]
- Main article: Senki Zesshō Symphogear (Manga)
Written by Akifumi Kaneko and illustrated by Dan Yoshii, the Symphogear manga was published between December 10, 2011 and March 9, 2013. It roughly follows the same plot as the first season, but with many scenes changed or rearranged.
- Main article: Manga DE Zesshō Symphogear
Manga DE Zesshō Symphogear 1 is a manga adaptation of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear GX anime, Manga DE Zesshō Symphogear 2 is a manga adaptation of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ anime and Manga DE Zesshō Symphogear 3 is a manga adaptation of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV anime. These 3 manga are originally by Noriyasu Agematsu and Akifumi Kaneko.
- Main article: Senki Kanshoku Symphogear ~Shirabe Meshi~
Senki Kanshoku Symphogear ~Shirabe Meshi~ is a manga spin-off starring Shirabe Tsukuyomi written by Akifumi Kaneko and Noriyasu Agematsu, illustrated by Tsutanoha, and supervised by Project Symphogear XV.
Games[]
- Main articles: Super Heroine Chronicle, Senki Zesshō Symphogear XD Unlimited
The Symphogear franchise made its game debut within the crossover game Super Heroine Chronicle with Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris as playable characters.
A smartphone game, Senki Zesshō Symphogear XD Unlimited, developed by Bushiroad, was released on June 26, 2017.