Vividred Operation

Vividred Operation
From left to right: Aoi Futaba, Rei Kuroki, Akane Isshiki, Wakaba Saegusa and Himawari Shinomiya.
ビビッドレッド・オペレーション (Bibiddoreddo Operēshon)
Genre	Action, Science fiction
Manga
Vividred Operation: The 4-koma Viviop
Illustrated by	Kotamaru
Published by	ASCII Media Works
Magazine	Dengeki G's Magazine
Demographic	Seinen
Original run	November 2012 – present
Anime television series
Directed by	Kazuhiro Takamura
Written by	Hiroyuki Yoshino
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Original network	MBS, TBS, CBC, BS-TBS
Original run	January 11, 2013 – present
Episodes	12

Vividred Operation (ビビッドレッド・オペレーション, Bibiddoreddo Operēshon) is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Kazuhiro Takamura, which began airing in Japan on January 11, 2013.

Plot

The story is set in a futuristic and peaceful world made possible thanks to the invention of the Manifestation Engine (示現エンジン, Jigen Enjin), which solved an energy crisis five years prior. On the island of Izu Ōshima, Akane Isshiki lives a peaceful life with her family. When the world is threatened by an alien force known as the Alone, Akane is given a special key by her grandfather, Kenjirou, which allows her to access the Vivid System, which grants her special powers. Joined by her friends Aoi, Wakaba and Himawari, Akane fights to protect the world from the Alone.

Characters

Main characters

Akane Isshiki (一色 あかね, Isshiki Akane)

Voiced by: Ayane Sakura

The main protagonist. A middle school sophomore living together with her little sister and grandfather in Izu Oshima. She works many part-time jobs to support her family in place of her mother and rides the world's only flying bike that was made by her grandfather. Bright, energetic, honest and very athletic, she does have an odd habit of putting mayonnaise on anything she eats. She is given the power to transform using the Vivid System, where she is adorned in red. Her main weapon is a boomerang called the Naked Rang (ネイキッドラング, Neikiddo Rangu). She has the ability to 'dock' with other Vivid users in order to become more powerful forms, activated by each girl kissing her on the forehead. She previously had a fear of heights following a factory explosion which killed her father and hospitalized her mother, but she overcame it in order to save Aoi.

Aoi Futaba (二葉 あおい, Futaba Aoi)

Voiced by: Rie Murakawa

Akane's classmate and best friend. She comes to Oshima from Blue Island for medical treatment. She's the daughter of a wealthy family, and her parents are often too busy to visit Oshima. She gains access to the Vivid System around the same time as Akane, her color being blue. Her main weapon is a rocket powered hammer known as the Naked Impact (ネイキッドインパクト, Neikiddo Inpakuto). When docked with Akane, they combine into Vivid Blue (ビビッドブルー, Bibiddo Burū), possessing a powerful hammer several times the size of Aoi's Naked Impact.

Wakaba Saegusa (三枝 わかば, Saegusa Wakaba)

Voiced by: Yuka Ōtsubo

A determined sword fighter. She is the captain of New Oshima Academy's Female Kendo Club, and president of her class. She is competitive and hates to lose, but she also loves cute things and has a fear of bugs. She is a bit awkward because of her earnestness, and she often draws the short straw. She gains access to the Vivid System after resolving to fight alongside Akane, her color being green. Her main weapon is a sword known as the Naked Blade (ネイキッドブレード, Neikiddo Burēdo). When docked with Akane, they combine into Vivid Green (ビビッドグリーン, Bibiddo Gurīn), able to increase the size of Wakaba's Naked Blade.

Himawari Shinomiya (四宮 ひまわり, Shinomiya Himawari)

Voiced by: Aya Uchida

A brilliant hacker and one of Akane's classmates. Following an incident when she was betrayed by a friend, she withdrew to her room and stopped coming to school, instead using a robotic camera to view classes. However, she soon starts coming back to classes after Akane helps her save a power plant, during which she gains access to the Vivid System, her color being yellow. She has a case of anthrophobia, and doesn't pay any attention to fashion or her appearance. She is a super hacker who favorites PCs and machines, enjoys factoryscapes and admires Kenjirou's work (hence her understanding of the Vivid System). Her main weapon is a set of remote controlled drones known as the Naked Collider (ネイキッドコライダー, Neikiddo Koraidā) that provide various functions such as creating reflective shields. When docked with Akane, they become Vivid Yellow (ビビッドイェロー, Bibiddo Yerō), making Himawari's Naked Collider more advanced.

Rei Kuroki (黒騎 れい, Kuroki Rei)

Voiced by: Maaya Uchida

A quiet girl in Akane's class who is often alone and doesn't speak to others except for class, although she does like birds. She comes from another world that was allegedly obliterated, along with her parents. She is approached by a mysterious black crow who allegedly promises her that she would be able to restore her world if she assists the Alone in destroying the Manifestation Engine. She possesses a black winged bow which she uses to fire glowing arrows into the Alone, giving them more powerful forms. She bears a mark of feathers on her neck, which indicates how many arrows she can fire. She also carries around a key that she considers very important.

Supporting characters

Momo Isshiki (一色 もも, Isshiki Momo)

Voiced by: Asuka Ōgame

Akane's little sister. She's a 5th grader, and the one in charge of the Isshiki family finances. She's a reliable girl who's great at cooking, and always backs up her sister, often worrying when she goes into action.

Kenjirō Isshiki (一色 健次郎, Isshiki Kenjirō)

Voiced by: Masaki Terasoma

Akane and Momo's grandfather and self-proclaimed mad scientist. He's one of the developers of the Manifestation Engine, but now he keeps a research lab in Izu Oshima and focuses on his inventions. He pours most of his money into his research, which is one reason why the Isshiki family is poor. He is the developer of the Vivid System, which allows Akane and the others to fight against the Alone. However, as the result of an explosion that occurred upon completing the experiment, his mind has been transferred to the body of a stuffed ferret named Uso (うそくん, Uso-kun).

Mizuha Amagi (天城 みずは, Amagi Mizuha)

Voiced by: Haruka Yamazaki

An officer of the National Defense Forces who becomes the homeroom teacher for Akane and the others.

Yuuri Shijō (紫条 悠里, Shijō Yūri)

Voiced by: Mika Doi

The management bureau head for the Manifestation Engine.

Mashiro Isshiki (一色 ましろ, Isshiki Mashiro)

Voiced by: Sakura Nakamura

Akane and Momo's mother who is currently hospitalized following a factory explosion seven years ago.

Crow (カラス, Karasu)

Voiced by: Mie Sonozaki

The mysterious force behind the Alone, who takes the form of a crow. She manipulates Rei into assisting the Alone in targeting the Manifestation Engine with the promises of restoring her destroyed world and reuniting her with her parents.

Terminology

Vivid System (ビビッドシステム, Bibiddo Shisutemu)

A unique system developed by Kenjirou that utilises power drawn from the Manifestation Engine to allow Akane and her friends to fight against the Alone. Each user possesses an Operation Key which activates their Pallet Suits (パレットスーツ, Paretto Sūtsu), giving them the power of flight and enhanced strength, as well as the ability to use weapons unique to each user.

Manifestation Engine (示現エンジン, Jigen Enjin)

An engine developed by Kenjirou five years ago to prevent an energy crisis. It draws power from the sky and provides energy to 95% of the world's population, meaning devastation if it were to be destroyed. It resides on the Blue Island facility and is protected by National Defense Forces.

Alone (アローン, Arōn)

A mysterious enemy that is targeting the Manifestation Engine. They are black and red in color and have fast regeneration, though can be rendered immobile by destroying its power core. When shot with one of Rei's arrows, they transform into a more advanced red-colored form.

Media

Manga

A four-panel comic strip manga series, titled Vividred Operation: The 4koma Viviop and illustrated by Kotamaru, began serialization in the November 2012 issue of ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Magazine.

Anime

The anime series, produced by A-1 Pictures, began airing in Japan on January 11, 2013. The series is directed by Kazuhiro Takamura, who is famous for Strike Witches, and written by Hiroyuki Yoshino, with character designs by Takamura. Aniplex of America have licensed the series in North America and are simulcasting it on Crunchyroll and Hulu.

Opening theme

• "Energy" by Earthmind

Ending themes

• "We Are One" by Ayane Sakura and Rie Murakawa (ep 2)
• "Stereo Colors" by Ayane Sakura and Yuka Ōtsubo (ep 3)
• "Stray Sheep Story" by Ayane Sakura and Aya Uchida (ep 4)
• "Everyday Happiness" (ありふれたしあわせ, Arifureta Shiawase) by Maaya Uchida (ep 5)
• "Vivid Shining Sky" by Ayane Sakura, Rie Murakawa, Yuka Ōtsubo, Aya Uchida and Maaya Uchida (ep 6)

Episode list

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External links

• Official website Template:Ja icon
• Vividred Operation (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia