Official site: http://www.kill-la-kill.jp/
Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi (Gurren-Lagann, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt)
Series Composition/Script: Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren-Lagann)
Character Designer: Sushio (One Piece Movie 6, Kittan-Zero)
Animation Production: Trigger (INFERNO COP, Little Witch Academia)
Confirmed 2 cour; roughly 24-26 episodes
Air date: Fall Season
Trailer:
Story:
High-school girls and ruthless sword-fighting action! In an academy ruled by power, a transfer student wielding a sword that looks like half-scissors brings about upheaval.” The academy is located in a post-apocalyptic setting inspired by the industral revolution of the Meiji Era and the Tower of Babel. The world has special uniforms that match an individual’s talents/skills and give them special powers in accordance to their personalities. The main characters are Ryuuko, the mysterious transfer student, and Satsuki, the Student Council President. Satsuki is trying to rule the Academy with the power of her uniform but Ryuuko resists this control and fights against her. The show will be a character drama centered around both of them and the story will develop through their clashing.
Character Profiles:
Matoi Ryuuko
“Whatever, I accept your challenge. Come and fight me!”
17 year old girl who transfers into Second Year, Class Kabuto at Honnouji Academy. Has a huge single-bladed scissor and is searching for the lost half. In an Academy ruled by power and authority, she has a fated encounter. (Imaishi and Nakashima described her as lively and cheerful, in direct contrast with Satsuki’s attitude.)
Kiryuuin Satsuki
“You’re just pigs wearing clothes, I’ll force you to surrender to that truth.”
18 year old girl and the Student Council President of Honnouji Academy. Rules the school with an iron fist. She assesses the students’ abilities, and holds the position/authority to draw out power surpassing that of humans. What does she see with those eyes? (Imaishi and Nakashima describe her as “very cool and as hard as ice”.)
Sanageyama Uzu
One of the "Four Heavenly Emperors" of the Student Council.
As Chief Sports Club Executive, he is responsible for athletic clubs such as the Tennis Club and the Boxing Club.
Inumuta Houka
One of the "Four Heavenly Emperors" of the Student Council.
He analyses everything in detail, and achieves optimal results with a minimum of effort. Serves as both Student Council Treasurer and Chief Information Strategy Executive.
Gamagoori Ira
One of the "Four Heavenly Emperors" of the Student Council.
Has sworn an oath of absolute allegiance to Satsuki. As Chief Disciplinary Executive, he brings rebellious students into line.
Jakuzure Nonon
The lone female among the "Four Heavenly Emperors" of the Student Council.
As Chief Cultural Club Executive, she is responsible for non-athletic clubs such as the Biology Club and the Horticultural Club.
Mikisugi Aikurou
This bewitching figure...is he friend, or foe?
A mystery man with a searing gaze. Will he be an ally to Ryuuko, or...? It seems he holds some kind of secret relating to Ryuuko's past.
Fully Translated Interviews With The Staff:
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