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Argento Soma
Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, humanity faces an unprecedented threat as alien beings begin to attack Earth, devastating cities and sowing panic among the survivors. At the epicenter of this chaos is the young Takuto Kaneshiro, a former member of a research team who becomes a soldier in search of justice after losing loved ones at the hands of the invaders. Joining a resistance group, Takuto discovers that human conflicts and the dark ambitions of those in power can be as dangerous as the aliens themselves. The struggle for survival forces him to confront his beliefs about friendship and betrayal, while the truth behind the invasion reveals secrets that could change the destiny of humanity.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Argento Soma
- Anime Name in Japanese: アルジェント ソーマ
- Anime Name in English: Indisponível
- Other names: AΠHENTO ΣOMA
Production information
- Producers: Desconhecido
- Licensors: Bandai Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks
- Studios: Sunrise
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 25
- Date: October 6, 2000 - March. 22, 2001 - Fridays on 0115 (JST)
- Genres: Action, adventure, drama, science fiction
- Subjects: Mecha, Military
- Target: Shounen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 6.761
- Popularity: 6750
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Argento Soma" originally premiered in Japan in 2000 and was produced by the studio Sunrise.
- The series is known for its dark atmosphere and philosophical themes, addressing questions of identity and redemption.
- The story revolves around Takuto Kaneshiro, who takes on the identity of Ryu Soma after a tragic incident involving an alien.
- The anime contains references to classic works of science fiction, including elements reminiscent of "Frankenstein."
- The soundtrack of the series, composed by Katsuhisa Hattori, is praised for its ability to emphasize the emotions and tone of the narrative.
- "Argento Soma" has an alternate ending that was released in a special episode called "Episode EX".
- The series has been licensed for release in several countries, including the United States, where it was aired on the Animax channel.
- The design of the mechas and alien creatures is remarkable, reflecting the characteristic style of the Sunrise studio.
Main Characters
- Kaneshiro Takuto / Bartholomew Harriet: University student who becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against the aliens after a tragic incident.
- Giant robot rebuilt from parts of different aliens.
- Harris Sue: Member of the organization FUNERAL, works in the operations team.
- Noguchi Ernest: Scientist working on the reconstruction of alien technology.
- Miss Stacey
- Sheriff
- Harriet's Grandfather
- Narrador
- Colonel Kilgore: Senior officer in the FUNERAL organization.
Summary and events
- Humanity's dreams of space travel are interrupted by an alien attack on Earth.
- The alien invaders are giants and cause widespread destruction.
- Takuto Kaneshiro, shaken by personal losses, decides to join the fight against the aliens.
- Motivated by revenge, Takuto seeks allies, but discovers that the line between friend and foe is blurred.
- Old powers collapse while new opportunities arise amid the chaos.
- Takuto realizes that the real challenges may be more complex than the aliens themselves.
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Meaning of Argento Soma
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アルジェント ソーマ
- アルジェント - Silver
- ソーマ - Soma (can refer to a body or a shape, as well as other meanings)
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