Madan no Ou to Vanadis (also known as Lord Marksman and Vanadis) is a fantasy, action anime series based on the light novel written by Tsukasa Kawaguchi and illustrated by Yoshio (Volume 1-8, Hinata Katagiri since Volume 9), published by Media Factory. The story focuses on Tigrevurmud Vorn, a nobleman from the fictional European country of Brune. Under the leadership of King Faron, Brune is in the midst of a civil war between their two heirs due to Faron's deteriorating health. Meanwhile, Zhcted, Brune's longtime rival ruled by the seven war maidens known as the Vanadis, launches an invasion due to the flood control laws. Eleonora Viltaria, the war maiden of Leitmeritz, lead an invasion of Brune, ambushing most of the military in the process. Tigre, the sole survivor of Elen's assault, is captured by Elen and recruited into her army. Elen and Tigre are inevitably drawn into the heart of the conflicts when his homeland Alsace is invaded.
It was one of the five MF Bunko J light novel anime adaptations announced at Media Factory's Summer School Festival Event on July 28, 2013.
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Staff
- Creator: Tsukasa Kawakuchi
- Character Design (Original): Yoshi☆wo (Volume 1-8), Hinata Katagiri (Volume 9 onwards), Nobuhiko Yanai (Mangaka)
- Director: Tatsuo Sato
- Anime Illustrator: Yosuke Kabashima
- Executive Producer: Gen Fukuaga
- Anime Music: Masaru Yokoyama and Nobuaki Nobusawa (Composed Background music for the series)
- Anime Studio: Starlight
- Theme Songs:
- Opening Theme: Ginsen no Kaze by Konomi Suzuki
- Ending Theme: Schwarzer Bogen by Hitomi Harada (ED for the series except for Episode 10)
- Ending Theme: Ryūsei Requiem by Konomi Suzuki (ED for Episode 10)
Cast
| Characters | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
Music
The opening theme for the anime is Ginsen no Kaze, performed by Konomi Suzuki. The ending theme is Schwarzer Bogen, performed by Hitomi Harada, who is also Valentina's Seiyuu. There is a second ending theme later known as Ryūsei Chinkonka, perform also by Konomi Suzuki, which is also an insert song for the tenth episode.
Episode
| No. | Title | Romaji/Kanji Title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Senjō no kazehime" (戦場の風姫) |
October 4, 2014 | |
| 02 | "The Return Home" | "Kikan" (帰還) |
October 11, 2014 |
| 03 | "Return of the Magic Marksman" | Yomigaeru Madan (甦る魔弾) |
October 18, 2014 |
| 04 | "Snow Princess of the Frozen Ripple" | "Mīcheria" ( |
October 25, 2014 |
| 05 | "The Storming of the Tatras Mountains" | "Tatorasan Kōryakusen" (タトラ山攻略戦) |
November 1, 2014 |
| 06 | "Black Knight" | "Kurokishi" (黒騎士) |
November 8, 2014 |
| 07 | "To Protect" | "Mamorutameni" (守るために) |
November 15, 2014 |
| 08 | "2,000 vs 20,000" | "Ni-sen tai Ni-man" (二千対二万) |
November 22, 2014 |
| 09 | "Thunder Swirl and Luminous Flame" | "Kaminariuzu to kagayaku honō" (雷渦と煌炎) |
November 29, 2014 |
| 10 | "The Ormea Campaign" | "Orumea kaisen" (オルメア会戦) |
December 6, 2014 |
| 11 | "Two War Maidens" | "Senhime futari" (戦姫二人) |
December 13, 2014 |
| 12 | " |
"Sanguroeru" ( |
December 20, 2014 |
| 13 | "The Widespread World" | "Hirogaru sekai" (広がる世界) |
December 27, 2014 |
Anime Specials
Tigre-Kun to Vanadis-Chu
Main Article: Tigre-kun to Vanadi-chu
This special flash anime detailed everything about the anime, especially about Tigre, the Vanadis and other characters in chibi form. Some plot in this special series are also included from certain story elements from the light novel (or manga).
Lim's Report
Main Article: Lim's Report
This anime special summary is narrated by Lim as the recap of the anime series in every anime episodes.
Anime Releases (Outside of Japan)
The anime series were being licensed in following countries and regions:
DVD/BD Releases
US and Canada: Funimation Entertainment
Taiwan: Proware Multimedia International
TV and Streaming
Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (non-UK, Ireland and Nordics): Crunchyroll
Australia and New Zealand: Madman Entertainment
China: iQiyi
South Korea: ANIPLUS