Nil Admirari no Tenbin
Nil Admirari no Tenbin[1] is a 2018 Japanese dark fantasy[2] anime television series based on a video game of the same name created and developed by Otomate for PlayStation Vita. The series is directed by Masahiro Takata at Zero-G, written by Tomoko Konparu, character design and chief animation direction by Yukie Sakō, and music composed by Tomoki Hasegawa.[3][4] The series premiered on Tokyo MX, Sun TV and BS Fuji from April 8 2018, and concluded on June 24, 2018.[5]
| Nil Admirari no Tenbin | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS Fuji |
| Original release | April 8 – June 24, 2018 |
In an alternate universe, where the Taisho era ended in 1936, Tsugumi Kuze agrees to an arrange marriage to save her family, but her brother commits suicide afterwards. Before she can make sense of the situation, the Imperial Library Information Assets Management Bureau appears before her with a mysterious book called Maremono.
The opening theme is "Tandeki Miragism" (耽溺ミラアジュイズム, Tandeki Mirājuizumu, lit. "Indulgence Miragism") by Kradness, and the ending theme is "Black Thunder" by Hiro Shimono.[6]
Episode list
| No. | Title [7] | Directed by | Written by | Animation direction | Original air date [7] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Glow of the Cursed Tome" Transcription: "Mare mono no kirameki -aura-" (Japanese: 稀モノの煌き -アウラ-) | Masahiro Takata | Tomoko Konparu | Hitoshi Ueda | April 8, 2018 |
| 2 | "The Imperial Library Intellegence Assets Management Bureau -Fukurō-" Transcription: "Teikoku toshi jōhō shisan kanri-kyoku -fukurō-" (Japanese: 帝国図書情報資産管理局 -フクロウ-) | Masaki Utsunomiya | Masahiro Takata | Tomoyuki Kitamura Kazuhiko Yokota | April 15, 2018 |
| 3 | "Those Who Take the Name of the God of Flames -Kagutsuchi-" Transcription: "Homura no Kami o Nanoru Mono -Kagutsuchi-" (Japanese: 焔の神を名乗る者 -カグツチ-) | Daiji Iwanaga | Masahiro Takata | Yū Kaneshiro Yukie Ishibashi | April 22, 2018 |
| 4 | "Nightingale Ball -Nachtigal-" Transcription: "Sayonakidori no Budōkai -Nahtigaru-" (Japanese: 小夜啼鳥の舞踏会 -ナハティガル-) | Atsuko Tonomizu | Tomoko Konparu | Hiroyuki Ochi Saburo Takada | April 29, 2018 |
| 5 | "Akatsuki Evening -Lilac-" Transcription: "Karenai Tsukinoyo -Rairakku-" (Japanese: 紅月の夜 -ライラック-) | Kenichiro Komatani | Masahiro Yokotani | Yoshitaka Yasuda Masayuki Fujita Kazuhiko Yokota | May 6, 2018 |
| 6 | "Mother's Face -Kingfisher-" Transcription: "Hana no omokage -Kawasemi-" (Japanese: 母の俤 -カワセミ-) | Daiji Iwanaga | Tomoko Konparu | Atsushi Mori Jōji Yanase Wakako Yoshida Yukie Ishibashi | May 13, 2018 |
| 7 | "Movie Theater After the Rain -Tears-" Transcription: "Amefuri eigakan -Namida-" (Japanese: 雨降り映畫館 -ナミダ-) | Masaki Utsunomiya | Motofumi Nakajō | Tomoyuki Kitamura | May 20, 2018 |
| 8 | "The Colors of the Flames of Love -Tragedy-" Transcription: "Koihi no Aya -Higeki-" (Japanese: 恋火の彩 -ヒゲキ-) | Naoki Murata | Masahiro Yokotani | Hiroshi Matsumoto Taichi Nakaguma Hirotaka Nii | May 27, 2018 |
| 9 | "Dance of the Evil Bird -Karasu-" Transcription: "Kyō tori ranbu -Karasu-" (Japanese: 凶鳥乱舞 -カラス-) | Sumito Sasaki | Tomoko Konparu | Atsushi Kashiwa Maiko Ebisawa Shōko Maruyama | June 3, 2018 |
| 10 | "White-Walled Birdcage -Trauma-" Transcription: "Hakua no torikage -Torauma-" (Japanese: 白亜の鳥籠 -トラウマ-) | Taiji Kawanishi | Masahiro Yokotani | Yoko Ono | June 10, 2018 |
| 11 | "Mother, Father and Child -Bond-" Transcription: "Haha to chantoko to -Kizuna-" (Japanese: 母と父と子と -キズナ-) | Daiji Iwanaga | Tomoko Konparu | Kazuhiko Yokota Masayuki Fujita Yoshitaka Yasuda | June 17, 2018 |
| 12 | "Bewitching Tales of the Imperial Capital -Nil Admirari-" Transcription: "Teito Genwaku Kitan -Niru Adomirari-" (Japanese: 帝都幻惑綺譚 -ニル・アドミラリ-) | Masahiro Takata | Tomoko Konparu | Tomoyuki Kitamura Yoshitaka Yasuda | June 24, 2018 |
Reception
Critical reception
Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network gave the series a solid B rating, and stated "It's a dark story, but one with interesting aspects and an engaging vocal cast, and one that's really worth checking out".[8]
References
- ニル・アドミラリの天秤, Niru Adomirari no Tenbin, lit. "Libra of Nil Admirari"
- Silverman, Rebecca (June 28, 2018). "Libra of Nil Admirari—Episodes 1-12 streaming - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- "Nil Admirari no Tenbin Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Spring 2018 Premiere, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- "オトメイト原作「ニル・アドミラリの天秤」梶裕貴ナレーションのティザーPV公開". Anime!Anime! (in Japanese). September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- "Nil Admirari no Tenbin Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Spring 2018 Premiere, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. September 3, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "「ニル・アドミラリの天秤」OPはkradnessが担当、緑川光ら追加キャストも発表". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- "Libra of Nil Admirari". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- Silverman, Rebecca (June 28, 2018). ""Libra of Nil Admirari-Episodes 1-12 streaming" Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Nil Admirari no Tenbin (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia