Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV | |
Kanji | 戦姫絶唱シンフォギアXV
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Romaji | Senki Zesshō Shinfogia XV |
Information | |
Genre | Action, Sci-Fi, Music |
Director | Katsumi Ono |
Studio | Satelight T2Studio[1][2] |
Licensor | King Amusement Creative |
Network | Tokyo MX, TVA, MBS, AT-X, BS11 |
First Aired | July 6, 2019 |
Last Aired | September 28, 2019 |
Episodes | 13 + (OVA) |
Opening Theme | METANOIA by Nana Mizuki |
Ending Theme | Lasting Song by Ayahi Takagaki |
Season Chronology | |
← Previous Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ |
Next → N/A |
繋ぐこの手には――
神 を殺す力がある。
"The power to killGod exists within this hand that holds others."
— Season tagline
Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV (戦姫絶唱シンフォギアXV Senki Zesshō Shinfogia XV?, lit. "Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear XV"), subtitled "Create a history, with the light God could not know",[Notes 1] is the fifth and final[3] season of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear series.
Cast[]
Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
Elfnein |
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Genjuro Kazanari |
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Shinji Ogawa |
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Sakuya Fujitaka |
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Aoi Tomosato |
Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
Vanessa Diodati |
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Millaarc Cranstoun |
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Elsa Bête |
Synopsis[]
Intending to turn the Divine Power against the Gods themselves, the progenitor of humanity Adam Weishaupt was struck down by the Symphogear, transmuted by the Lapis Philosophorum powered by Saint-Germain's ideals.
The secretive Bavarian Illuminati met its end, and the remnants forced into a corner by the actions of various governments. And— The Illuminati weren't the only ones driven into a corner.
Although they wish for a political solution in order to prevent the embargo from becoming the spark of a new global conflict, conflicting expectations of national parties led only to discord, and progress is nearly non-existent.
Even Japan, one of the countries involved, had sent an appeal to America for a cooperative partnership to mend the broken relationship between the two countries. Despite this, the act began and ended in superficiality and no agreement was ever reached.
The fate of the world is one that no-one can yet see. Furthermore, the tensions run high at home as well.
From a place where all the city's landmarks could be viewed at once, riding in a gondola on the large Ferris wheel famed as a dating location, were Lydian Private Music Academy students Tachibana Hibki and Kohinata Miku.
The taiyaki they hold in their hands, filled with rice dumplings, are splendid. Without being too sweet, the epitome of red bean paste has no faults to speak of.
Yet even so, as tension runs between them, Miku calmly poses a question to Hibiki. Sure enough, a question that the answer to which lies only within Hibiki, who is at a loss for words.
The threads of legend weaved in the past converge on XV. The battle around the Holy Shroud occurs in the dead of summer. With the bursting lake's surface as their stage, the Girls' voices unleash their radiance.
Keywords[]
Episodes[]
# | Title[Notes 3] | Original airdate | ||
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1 | From the Horizon of Mankind's History 人類史の彼方から "Jinruishi no Kanata Kara" |
July 6, 2019 | ||
Going off of data retrieved from Tiki's remains, the Symphogear users head to Antarctica, where they are confronted by a powerful automated "coffin" that Adam was investigating. Despite the overwhelming odds, Hibiki and the others manage to destroy the coffin, inside of which they find the corpse of a Custodian. | ||||
2 | The Day the Sky Falls "Sora ga Ochiru Hi" |
July 13, 2019 | ||
On the way back from Antarctica, a remnant alchemist of the Bavarian Illuminati, Elsa, attempts to retrieve the Custodian's corpse, but is forced to retreat by Shirabe and Kirika. Later, as Tsubasa becomes too worried about the attack to focus on her concert, Maria gives her some encouragement and ends up performing with her during the concert. However, another alchemist, Millaarc, sends Alca-Noise to attack the concert, slaughtering practically everyone in attendance and placing a seal on Tsubasa, who is left emotionally devastated. Meanwhile, as the corpse is analysed by the Americans, it turns into dust when the bracelet on its wrist is scanned. | ||||
3 | Penny Dreadful | July 20, 2019 | ||
Hibiki and Chris are sent into action after Elsa and Millaarc attempt to silence a delinquent that witnessed a deal between them and some men in suits. Retrieving a briefcase filled with a rare type of blood that was dropped by Elza, S.O.N.G. deduce from the delinquent's account that an organization is helping the alchemists. Shortly after awakening from her ordeal, Tsubasa is further shaken from harsh words from Fudou, who states she isn't strong enough to protect people. Later that night, Kirika and Shirabe confront Millaarc after she targets a hospital for more blood, but she escapes thanks to Vanessa, the third alchemist of their group known as Noble Red. Afterwards, it is revealed that Vanessa, who now possesses the Bracelet of Shem-Ha found on the corpse, is working together with Fudou. | ||||
4 | The Name of the Flower is Amalgam 花の名は、アマルガム "Hana no Na wa, Amarugamu" |
July 27, 2019 | ||
As Fudou and Noble Red attempt to activate the Bracelet of Shem-Ha, one of suited men before, who is about to be killed for his failure, attempts to use it for himself, only to be destroyed by it. With their hideout destroyed by the resulting explosion, Vanessa distracts Hibiki and Maria to help the others escape to a new location, revealing that she and others want to regain their human bodies. Discovering that Vanessa was planted with a tracking device during the battle, Noble Red lures the Symphogear wielders inside a labyrinth to attack them from all sides. However, Hibiki is aided by the spirit of Saint-Germain inside of her and granted a new power known as Amalgam. Just as Hibiki gains the upper hand and tries to reach out to Vanessa, S.O.N.G. is raided by the Japanese government, who demand that they abort their mission.
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5 | The Hidden Thing in the Bag かばんの隠し事 "Kaban no Kakushigoto" |
August 3, 2019 | ||
Citing Hibiki's Amalgam as an unknown weapon, the supposed inspector from the Japanese government commences an inspection of S.O.N.G. HQ, forcing the wielders to take some days off. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Fudou convinced Noble Red to aid his plan in exchange for the blood they need to survive after they escaped the Bavarian Illuminati. As Hibiki and Miku invite Tsubasa and Elfnein to join them on their day off, Miku lashes out at Hibiki for not being considerate of Tsubasa's feelings. Just then, an Alca-Noise attack occurs nearby, with an illusional effect that Millaarc cast on Tsubasa during their last battle causing her to envision the enemy as Millaarc and go berserk in her attacks. Meanwhile, the real Millaarc uses the battle as a distraction to chase down Miku and Elfnein. | ||||
6 | Xenoglossia ゼノグラシア "Zenogurashia" |
August 10, 2019 | ||
Miku and Elfnein are kidnapped by Noble Red and brought to the Chateau du Triffages to further their plans, involving both the Bracelet and a mysterious device. Meanwhile, as the wielders learn that Miku is a potential vessel for a god, Vanessa targets Shinji in order to retrieve some evidence that would link them back to their hideout. As Maria and Chris are sent to stop her, a golden light shines from the castle, where the mysterious Shem-Ha emerges. | ||||
7 | Cutting the Tangled Thread もつれた糸を断ち切って "Motsureta Ito wo Tachikitte" |
August 17, 2019 | ||
After Millaarc attempts to use mind control to have Elfnein activate the Chateau, the bracelet goes out of control and spawns Shem-Ha, who proves too powerful for Hibiki to defeat. Retreating to base, the gang learn that the waveform used by the creature is similar to a song Maria used to sing. Back at the Chateau, Elfnein's plea for help causes the Autoscorers, whose spare bodies were chained to the reactor, to reactivate and come to her aid. As the Autoscorers are all defeated trying to hold off Noble Red until reinforcements arrive, Elfnein manages to call upon Carol's powers to defend herself. | ||||
8 | XV | August 24, 2019 | ||
Reawakening inside Elfnein's body, Carol manages to fend off Noble Red and get in touch with SONG, instructing them to deal with Shem-Ha while she tries to rescue Miku. As the wielders struggle to utilize their phonic gain without Hibiki, Noble Red attempt a second attack on Carol by trapping her in the labyrinth, but Carol uses up her power to both break out of the labyrinth and provide the others with the phonic gain they need. Returning to the fray, Hibiki is aided by the others and uses Amalgam to break her way inside through the enemy's attack, only to discover that Shem-Ha has taken over Miku's body. | ||||
9 | I am a father | August 31, 2019 | ||
Just as Miku tries to resist Shem-Ha's control, Fudou uses the seal placed on Tsubasa by Millaarc to have her turn against the others and bring Miku to him as part of his plan. Joining a raid of the Kazanari household, Maria clashes off against Tsubasa, managing to slap some sense into her and break the seal on her. Fudou attempts to shoot Tsubasa for disobeying him, only for Yatsuhiro to sacrifice himself protecting her. Meanwhile, Noble Red, who were betrayed by Fudou, attempt to steal Miku to use Shem-Ha's power for their own gain, only for Miku to cut them down and break free. Standing against Fudou, Tsubasa manages to get approval to use Amalgam to overpower him, but Genjurou steps in to prevent her from killing him because if she were to kill Fudou then Tsubasa will turn out no better than her grandfather (which is why Yatsuhiro drove her out of the Kanzanari family). At that moment, a device activates on the Moon. | ||||
10 | Not a Crude Color of Rust 卑しき錆色に非ず "Iyashiki Sabiiro ni Hizu" |
September 07, 2019 | ||
Maria attempts to take on Shem-Ha, only to discover she has revived Noble Red as more complete monsters and recruited them to her side, forcing Maria to retreat while Shem-Ha rises a tower known as Yggdrasil. Fudou was apprehended and awaiting trial for his crimes, cursing Genjurou that songs cannot save the world and the Power of God unifies humanity. With a research team scheduled to be sent to the moon to investigate lunar ruins that are reacting to Yggdrasil, the wielders are tasked with protecting the rocket from Noble Red, who have become more powerful due to Shem-Ha's improvements. Although the rocket is destroyed, Kirika and Shirabe use their Amalgams to overpower Elza before Tsubasa allows the wielders to hijack Noble Red's teleportation spell, sending them to the lunar ruins. | ||||
11 | In the Beginning Was the Word ハジメニコトバアリキ "Hajime ni Kotoba Ariki" |
September 14, 2019 | ||
12 | Superb Song of the Valkyries 戦姫絶唱 "Senki Zesshō" |
September 21, 2019 | ||
13 | Let's Make History with a Light That Even the Gods Don't Know 神様も知らないヒカリで歴史を創ろう "Kami-sama mo Shiranai Hikari de Rekishi wo Tsukurou" |
September 28, 2019 | ||
Songs[]
Character Songs[]
- ALL LOVES BLAZING — Episode 1, Episode 4, Episode 11
- Kimi Dake ni — Unused
- Mikansei Ai Mapputatsu! — Episode 2, Episode 7
- Happy Birthday no Uta — Unused
- Mijuku Shōjo Buttagiri! — Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 10
- Kimi ga Nakanai Sekai ni — Unused
- Take this! "All loaded" — Episode 3, Episode 6, Episode 12
- Ashita no Atashi — Unused
- Shirogane no Honō -keep the faith- — Episode 4, Episode 10, Episode 11
- Kono Ima wo Ikiru Hikari — Unused
- Defender'Z Brand! — Episode 5, Episode 9
- Kaze no Anata ni — Unused
Bonus CDs[]
- Rikka Ryōran — Episode 1
- Angelic Remnant — Episode 2
- Hanasaku Yūki (Ver. Amalgam) — Episode 4
- Mata Au Hi Made — Episode 5
- Sforzando no Zankyō — Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 12
- Cutting Edge×2 Ready go! — Episode 10
- PERFECT SYMPHONY — Episode 13
- Xtreme Vibes — Episode 13
- FOR THE FUTURE — Episode 13 (off vocal)
- Ashita e no Flügel — Episode 13
Other[]
- Shiritsu Lydian Ongakuin Kōka — Episode 1 (Aoi Yūki solo) (from S1 soundtracks)
- FINAL COMMANDER — Episode 1, Episode 8
- Luminous Gate — Episode 2 (Off vocal) (from AXZ Character Song #3)
- Apple — Episode 6 (from G soundtracks)
- Fushichō no Flamme — Episode 11 (from G Character Song #1)
Release History[]
Six Blu-ray and DVD volumes, each collecting two or three episodes and with a bonus music CD included, were released monthly between October 2019 and March 2020. These physical releases are Japanese only.
In 2019, XV was licensed for English translation and digital streaming by Crunchyroll alongside AXZ, with the translation provided by MAGES Inc.[4] This translation was published per-episode alongside the Japanese airing of XV.
On July 31, 2022, Discotek Media announced they would be licensing XV for release in English at an unspecified date.[5] The English Blu-ray was released on February 28, 2023.[6]
Gallery[]
Concept Art[]
Character Profiles[]
Official Artwork/Illustrations[]
Character Songs[]
Blu-ray & DVD[]
Singles[]
Cast Countdown[]
Official Watching Party[]
XDU Asumin's XV Episode Preview![]
Snapshots[]
Trivia[]
- In one frame of XV episode 2, on a board displaying the time and date of Tsubasa's concert, it is revealed that the present year is 2045.
- 2045 also appears as a year in a document in XV Episode 5. This is inconsistent because:
- In S1E1 and G episode 8, 20XX was the year shown in a newspaper and on a monitor respectively.
- In S1E3, 2011 was the year shown on a video watched by Miku and Hibiki.
- In S1E4, 2011 was the year shown on a video uploaded by Miku.
- In G episodes 6 and 7, 2012 was the year shown on a monitor.
- In G episode 11 and XV episode 3, 2013 was shown as a year on some monitors.
- This, the timeline of events and the information given throughout past seasons imply that this anime takes place in an alternate future.
- 2045 also appears as a year in a document in XV Episode 5. This is inconsistent because:
- The poster for XV, and the final scene of the season, visually calls back to the last scene of S1, where Hibiki and Miku are seen stargazing together.
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References and Notes[]
- ↑ This is a translated lyric from both Gyakkō no Flügel and Nijiiro no Flügel
- ↑ Keyword translation taken from Crunchyroll episode subtitles.
- ↑ All English episode titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
- ↑ All photos are taken from Official Twitter.
- ↑ All photos are taken from Official Twitter.
- ↑ JP ver. comics are taken from XDU, while EN ver. are translated from YameteTometeXV translations.