Shigeru Ueda
Director
Simoun (2006)
Season 1
In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born female, and chooses which sex they wish to become at age 17. In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum is guarded by magical flying machines called "Simoun", which can only be piloted by young girls who haven't chosen a sex yet. The Simoun can activate a magical power known as "Ri Maajon" that can destroy large numbers of enemies at once. When the industrialized nation of Argentum decides that it needs to invade Simulacrum to acquire the secret of the Simoun, war breaks out, drawing the Simoun "Sibyllae" (priestesses who fly the Simoun) into a lopsided battle. Because the war is raging, the Sibyllae are granted an exemption from choosing a permanent sex for as long as they're willing to keep flying. Aaeru, a determined young Sibylla with a mysterious past, and Neviril, the leader of Chor Tempest, Simulacrum's most elite Simoun squadron, must lead their fellow priestesses through conflict both within their ranks and in the sky.
Released April 4, 2006
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Military, Anime: Yuri, Drama, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Studio Deen
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - Fallen Wings
Tragedy strikes Chor Tempest in its first battle against the air fleet of the Argentum Archipelago, and two mysterious new Sibyllae join the choir.
April 4, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - The Blue Spring
Elly must choose whether to become male or female when she visits the Spring to choose her sex, and Aer tries to convince Neviril not to follow Elly into the Spring.
April 11, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Distant War
Aer tries to convince Neviril to rejoin Chor Tempest and pair with her, as Chor Tempest struggles with its morale after its recent losses.
April 18, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - Nearby War
Aer searches for a new pair in the face of Neviril's continuing refusal, and she and Rimone encounter the enemy up close.
April 25, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - White Solitude
Dominūra arrives to try to turn Chor Tempest around, starting with Limone. Limone has her first flight as an auriga and struggles with demons from her past.
May 2, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Wounds and Pain
As Neviril remains reclusive, Paraietta wrestles with her feelings for Neviril, and with Kaim's feelings for her.
May 9, 2006, midnight
S1E7 - Over International Waters
Two new recruits shake up Chor Tempest as the Arcus Prima prepares to host a peace conference.
May 16, 2006, midnight
S1E8 - Prayer
Chor Tempest plays host to a foreign priestess as Simulacrum tries to make peace with Plumbum. But just how similar are their religions?
May 23, 2006, midnight
S1E9 - The Hearing
After rescuing the Arcus Prima from a trap, Chor Tempest faces its greatest threat: disbandment.
May 30, 2006, midnight
S1E10 - Birds in a Cage
Dominūra finds Chor Tempest a new home while Arcus Prima is in drydock. But what is she really up to?
June 6, 2006, midnight
S1E11 - United Front
Chor Tempest joins with an infantry unit to carry out an airmobile assault, and finds itself on the front lines of the ground war.
June 13, 2006, midnight
S1E12 - Sisters
Alty and Kaim are forced to try to fly together, but the shadow of the past haunts the two of them.
June 20, 2006, midnight
S1E13 - Reason
Aer upsets Neviril when she asks to try the Emerald Ri Mājon with her.
June 26, 2006, midnight
S1E14 - That Which Must Not Be Violated
Dominūra asks Wapōrif to dismantle a Simoun to find out how it works.
July 4, 2006, midnight
S1E15 - One By One
Chor Tempest sorties one by one to search for a shadowy enemy, as the consequences of recent events hit home emotionally for many of its members.
July 10, 2006, midnight
S1E16 - The Emerald Ri Mâjon
Rimone and Dominūra attempt the Emerald Ri Mājon as the Messis comes under heavy attack, and repairs to the Arcus Prima are completed.
July 18, 2006, midnight
S1E17 - The Ruins
When Headquarters suspects that the enemy may be stealing helical motors from Simulacrum's holiest shrine, Chor Tempest is sent to investigate. They make an extremely surprising discove
July 24, 2006, midnight
S1E18 - Funeral Procession
The funeral of a Simoun pilot brings high-ranking Simulacran officials aboard the Arcus Prima, and gives them an opportunity to try to micromanage Chor Tempest.
July 31, 2006, midnight
S1E19 - Sibylla
Chor Tempest searches for the Argentine base ship that Alty and Kaim found, but Aer and Yun are left behind.
Aug. 7, 2006, midnight
S1E20 - Elegy
After the death of another of their members, the remaining Sibyllae of Chor Tempest must somehow find the strength to keep fighting.
Aug. 14, 2006, midnight
S1E21 - The Door to a New World
As the war turns disastrously against Simulacrum, the mystery of the Emerald Ri Mājon is revealed, and the religious authorities have a special request for Aer and Neviril.
Aug. 21, 2006, midnight
S1E22 - Sortie
Chor Tempest carries out a last-ditch defense of the Simulacran capital as the war comes to a conclusion.
Aug. 28, 2006, midnight
S1E23 - The Eternal Maiden
Simulacrum and its opponents come to a peace treaty. The condition: Chor Tempest must be permanently disbanded. Meanwhile, Yun investigates the mystery of the Spring and Onasia.
Sept. 4, 2006, midnight
S1E24 - Choice
The members of Chor Tempest are ordered to go to the Spring to choose their permanent sex. Yun makes a fateful choice.
Sept. 11, 2006, midnight
S1E25 - Pair
After the rest of Chor Tempest goes to the Spring, Aer and Neviril must escape to attempt the Emerald Ri Mājon.
Sept. 18, 2006, midnight
S1E26 - Their Portrait
Years after the war, the former members of Chor Tempest reflect on their lives.
Sept. 25, 2006, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 624 min.
Released: April 4, 2006
Last Air Date: Sept. 25, 2006, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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