Legend of Crystania
Legend of Crystania (レジェンド・オブ・クリスタニア, Rejendo obu Kurisutania) is a Japanese media franchise of RPGs, novels, anime and manga by Ryo Mizuno and Group SNE. The novels by Mizuno and others were published from 1993 to 2002, based on Mizuno's RPG "replays" serialized in the Japanese magazines Comptiq and later in Dengeki-Oh (Blitz King) from 1989 to 1998.
| Legend of Crystania | |
 Cover of the first volume of Drifting Legend Crystania novels | |
| レジェンド・オブ・クリスタニア (Rejendo obu Kurisutania) | |
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| Novel series | |
| Written by | Ryo Mizuno |
| Illustrated by | Satoshi Urushihara |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Demographic | Male |
| Original run | June 1993 – February 1996 |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Ryo Mizuno, Kawazoe Shōgo, Kotani Takatani, Hideo Shirai, Kurihara Satoshi, Nanami Sato |
| Illustrated by | Maki Makino, Jun Suehiro, Naoyuki Onda, Toshihiro Kawamoto |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Demographic | Male |
| Original run | July 1995 – March 2002 |
| Volumes | 9 + 4 short stories |
| Manga | |
| Legend of Crystania: First-time Adventurers | |
| Written by | Akira Himekawa |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Imprint | Dengeki Comics EX |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Published | 1995 |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Anime film | |
| Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture | |
| Directed by | Ryūtarō Nakamura |
| Produced by | Kazuo Yokoyama |
| Written by | Ryo Mizuno |
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| Studio | Triangle Staff |
| Licensed by | |
| Released | July 29, 1995 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Original video animation | |
| Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring | |
| Directed by | Ryutaro Nakamura |
| Produced by | Kazuo Yokoyama |
| Written by | Akinori Endo |
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| Studio | Triangle Staff |
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| Released | November 21, 1996 – April 3, 1997 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes per episode |
| Episodes | 3 |
An full-length Japanese animated motion picture Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture (はじまりの冒険者たち レジェンド・オブ・クリスタニア, Hajimari no Bōkenshatachi: Rejendo obu Kurisutania, First-time Adventurers: Legend of Crystania) and a manga illustrated by Akira Himekawa were made in 1995. Radio drama (later re-released as Drama CD) adapting the same story was released earlier in 1993. Video game Legend of Shinou Christania, and tabletop RPG materials were also released. The film has been officially released on VHS and DVD in North America by ADV Films.
The film's sequel, the three-part original video animation (OVA) series Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring, was released in 1996. These episodes were released on VHS and later on DVD (as a single movie) in North America by ADV Films.
Overview
The series takes place in the same fantasy world as Ryo Mizuno other series Record of Lodoss War and Rune Soldier, albeit on a different continent. It focuses on the land which Ashram sailed to after the Lodoss series, a continent called Crystania which is under the rule of the animal gods. Ashram is the king of the people of Marmo, the cursed island in Record of Lodoss War.Most of the plot in Crystania centres on Pirotess's (now called Sheru) quest to free Ashram from Barbas, although many new characters are introduced in the course of the story and the main character of the first series is Prince Redon.
Novels
First several novels were published by Kadokawa Shoten. Later releases were published by MediaWorks, a former division of Kadokawa Shoten, from 1993 to 2002. First four several novels were written by Record of Lodoss War author Ryo Mizuno and illustrated by Satoshi Urushihara. Later novels were written mostly by other authors and illustrated by various artists.
- Crystania: Legend of the Drifters 1 (漂流伝説クリスタニア1, Hyōryū Densetsu Kurisutania 1) (June 1993)[1]
- Crystania: Legend of the Drifters 2 (漂流伝説クリスタニア2, Hyōryū Densetsu Kurisutania 2)
- Crystania: Legend of the Drifters 3 (漂流伝説クリスタニア3, Hyōryū Densetsu Kurisutania 3)
- Crystania: Legend of the Drifters 4 (漂流伝説クリスタニア4, Hyōryū Densetsu Kurisutania 4)
- Crystania: Legend of Heroes (英雄伝説クリスタニア, Eiyū Densetsu Kurisutania)
- Crystania: Legend of the Ant Emperor (蟻帝伝説クリスタニア, Ari-tei Densetsu Kurisutania)
- Crystania: Legend of the Golden (黄金伝説クリスタニア, Kogane Densetsu Kurisutania)
- Crystania: Legend of the Sealed (封印伝説クリスタニア, Fūin Densetsu Kurisutania)
- Crystania: Legend of the Dark (暗黒伝説クリスタニア, Ankoku Densetsu Kurisutania)
- Crystania: Legend of the Gods’ King 1 (神王伝説クリスタニア(上), Shin'ō Densetsu Kurisutania (ue))
- Crystania: Legend of the Gods’ King 2 (神王伝説クリスタニア(下), Shin'ō densetsu kurisutania (shita))
- First Adventure: Legend of Crystania (はじまりの冒険者たちレジェンド・オブ・クリスタニア, Hajimari no Bōkenshatachi Rejendo Obu Kurisutania)
In 1995 The Black Knight (黒衣の騎士, Kokui no Kishi) was released. Though technically part of the Record of Lodoss War novel series it also has a focus on Crystania as it contains stories of Ashram's leaving Lodoss island and journey to Crystania.
Credits and episodes
Music
- Opening Theme: Haruka na Inori (遥かな祈り) by Hitomi Mieno
- Ending Theme: Hikari no Chizu" (光の地図) by Hitomi Mieno
Episodes
| Ep No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 01 | "Cave of the Sealed" Transcription: "Fūin no Dōkutsu" (封印の洞窟) | November 21, 1996 |
| 02 | "Resurrection of the Gods' King" Transcription: "Shin'ō Fukkatsu" (神王復活) | January 22, 1997 |
| 03 | "A New Beginning" Transcription: "Aratanaru Hajimari" (新たなるはじまり) | April 23, 1997 |
Music
- Opening Theme: "The Map of Light" by Hitomi Mieno
- Ending Theme: "Save My Love" by Satoko Shimonari
English voice cast
- Adam Dudley – Rumiss
- Aimee McCormick – Rio
- Amber Allison – Aderishia
- Amy Bizjak – Jenoba, Pegleg Boy
- Bill Wise – Garudi
- Charles C. Campbell – Rome
- David Jones – Obier
- Gary Dehan – Lizard Captain
- Gray G. Haddock – Cavalry Captain, Grib
- Jason Phelps – Nasare
- Jay Sefton – Redon
- Jessica Schwartz – Raifan
- Joe Hamilton – Kwairde
- John Hoff – Matisse
- Ken Webster – Ashram
- Kevin Remington – Boakes
- Larry Goode – Lizard A, Soldier A, Villager A
- Lauri Raymond – Lady Meira
- Robert Rudie – Lord Haven
- Snowden Henry – Lizard B, Soldier B, Villager B
- Steve Sanders – Muha
- Susan Cotton – Lizard C, Soldier C, Villager C
- Tom Bartling – Lizard D, Soldier D, Villager D
- Tom Byrne – Barbas
References
- KADOKAWA. "漂流伝説クリスタニア（１）". KADOKAWAオフィシャルサイト. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
External links
- Legend of Crystania (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia