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Angel Links

Angel Links(Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス,Seihō Tenshi Enjeru Rinkusu,lit. "Angels of the Stars: Angel Links" )is ananimetelevision series produced bySunrise.It was originally aired across the JapaneseWowowtelevision network from April 7 to June 30, 1999. It is a spin-off of themangaOutlaw StarbyTakehiko Itō.

Angel Links
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Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス
(Seihō Tenshi Enjeru Rinkusu)
GenreAction,Adventure,Comedy,Science fiction
Created byHajime Yatate,Takehiko Itō
Manga
Written byTakehiko Itō
Illustrated byRikako Enomoto
Published byKadokawa Shoten
MagazineDragon Jr.
DemographicShōnen
PublishedJanuary 12, 1999
Volumes1
Light novel
Hoshi Hou Yuugeki Tai Angel Links
Written byIbuki Hideaki
Published byFujimi Shobo
ImprintDragon Magazine
DemographicSeinen
PublishedApril 1998 – August 1999
Volumes4
Anime television series
Seihō Tenshi Angel Links
Directed byYūji Yamaguchi
Produced byAtsushi Sugita
Naotake Furusato
Written byJiro Takayama
Masaharu Amiya
Yasuko Kobayashi
Music byToshihiko Sahashi
StudioSunrise
Bandai Visual
Licensed by
Original networkAnimax,Wowow
Original runApril 7, 1999–June 30, 1999
Episodes13(List of episodes)
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Premise

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The story follows the 16-year-old protagonist, Meifon Li, who becomes the head of acorporationdedicated to saving transportation companies inouter spacefrompiratesfor free, as per her grandfather's dying wish. As the series progresses, she learns a terrifying secret about her grandfather and the reason for his wish.

History

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A series oflight novelstitledHoshi Hou Yuugeki Tai Angel Links(Tinh phương du kích đội エンジェルリンクス),written and illustrated by Ibuki Hideaki, began publication prior to the anime series. The anime was released in the U.S. byBandai.The characters Duuz and Valeria are from an episode ofOutlaw Startitled "Law and Lawlessness", and work for Meifon, although there are difference in their personalities between the two shows.

Characters

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Meifon Li(Lý mỹ phượng,Ri Meifon,Hanyu Pinyin:Lǐ Měifèng)
The protagonist. Here is leader of the pirate-fighting service known as Angel Links. She is an excited and romantic teenager who takes her job seriously, but shows a relaxed side when she's not on duty. Meifon's most noteworthy trait is her large bust, and is often the subject offanservicebecause of it. Her partner in battle is Taffei, who hides in her cleavage until Meifon calls for his help (Taffei transforms into a unique blade that has the visual qualities of angelic and demonic).Meifon excels at both martial arts and swordsmanship. She has a hotblooded side, and like Duuz she enjoys a good fight. Meifon is plagued with a strange past that unveils itself as the anime moves forward.

Meifon is voiced byRyoka Yuzukiin Japanese andMariette Sluyterin English.

Kosei Hida(Phi điền hồng tinh,Hida Kōsei)
Meifon's left-hand man and the one in charge of various departments such as the payroll for the company. On ship, he usually takes a passive role as Meifon's advisor. He also prepares tea occasionally during a relatively minor battle. Kosei originally served Meifon's grandfather Chenho Li, which explains his willingness to always assist Meifon. Generally a well-mannered young man who is popular with women because of his attractive appearance, Kosei strives to do everything in a just and timely method. When it comes to battle, Kosei does not show much participation, but has some skill with a number of firearms.
Kosei is voiced byHikaru Midorikawain Japanese andTommy Campbellin English.
Valeria Vertone(ヴァレリア・ベルトーネ,Vareria Berutōne)
Originally appeared inOutlaw Staras a member of a pirate-fighting group called Angel Links, Valeria Vertone is the ship's tactician. Most of the time, when the enemies are nothing too serious for the crew, Valeria is calmly relaxing in her seat, painting or filing her fingernails. She used to be a tactician for the Einhorn Empire and was their top strategist despite being so young at the time, but was put on trial for disobeying orders and getting most of her fleet killed during one mission. She also had a lover named Lawrence during her time in Einhorn, but had to drop the relationship when she was exiled. When Meifon is not present on the ship, Valeria assumes role as commander.
Valeria wields atonfaas well as kickboxing (in which she also trains when she is off duty). In contrast to herOutlaw Starappearance, the major differences are her hair (which is far more wild-looking, including a more defined red streak which can only be seen in her final scene in "Law and Lawlessness" and on the opposite side) and her personality (which is more relaxed in comparison to being so "by-the-book" inOutlaw Star). She is also the only character among the crew who could be considered Duuz's friend, out of respect for one another's battle talents and perhaps because they are closer in age than the other crew members, who are teenagers to young adults.
Valeria is voiced byAtsuko Tanakain Japanese andElizabeth Stepkowskiin English.
Duuz Delax Rex(ドゥーズ・デラクス・レクス,Dūzu Derakuzu Rekusu)
Originally appeared inOutlaw Staras a stubborn, hotheaded officer of a pirate-fighting group called Angel Links. He is much more relaxed than his Outlaw Star incarnation and tends to view humans asveryinferior to his people. Duuz is the ship's Platoon Commander.
Known for being the most powerful among his people (called Dragonites inAngel Linksrather than Saurians), he is unmatched in swordsmanship and barehanded combat. Highly powerful and deadly, Duuz fights battles alone (though he is assisted by Meifon, Kosei and Valeria occasionally) and never seems to suffer any kind of damage. He is so skilled that he can deflect bullets with his sword. Incidentally, like Valeria, he is often the most calm member of the entire crew, silently polishing his cherished sword on the ship or doing crossword puzzles. He is also wise and contemplative, and is able to read the enemies' moves with little trouble as well as give advice like a "wise dragon" would. Duuz is a vegetarian, and does not like seafood.
Duuz is voiced byKenji Utsumiin Japanese andDave Kellyin English.

Media

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Publications

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Angel Linkswas first drafted as alight novelseries titledHoshi Hou Yuugeki Tai Angel Links,penned by Ibuki Hideaki and published under theFujimi ShoboDragon Magazinelabel.[1]A total of four novels were produced and published between April 1998 and August 1999.[2][3][4][5]

A single-volumemangabased on theAngel Linksanime series was published byKadokawa Shotenon January 12, 1999.[6]Anart booktitledSeihō Tenshi Enjeru Rinkusu: All About Meifon(Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス -ALL ABOUT MEIFON-)was published byGakkenin Japan on July 27, 1999.[7]Another artbook covering illustrations by character designer Asako Nishida features the artist's contributions to theOutlaw StarandAngel Linksseries.[8]

Anime

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Main article:List of Angel Links episodes

The 13 episodes that comprise theAngel Linksanimeseries originally aired on Japan'sWowowtelevision network from April 7 to June 30, 1999.Bandai Visualreleased the series onDVDin Japan in seven separate volumes from August 25, 1999, to March 25, 2000.[9][10]A DVD box set containing the entire series was published on July 28, 2006.[11]Yet another box set titled "Emotion the Best: Seihō Tenshi Angel Links"was released in Japan on September 24, 2010.[12]The anime was later licensed forEnglish languagedistribution in North America byBandai Entertainment.It was initially released in this region on DVD in four separate volumes and was later compiled into a "Complete Collection" box set on July 1, 2003.[13][14][15]Finally, the series was re-released in a box set as part of Bandai's "Anime Legends" label on April 25, 2006.[16]Following the closure of Bandai Entertainment in 2012,Sunriseannounced at their panel atOtakon2013, thatFunimationhas picked upAngel Links,along with a handful of other former Bandai Entertainment titles.[17]

CDs

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The musical score ofAngel Linkswas composed byToshihiko Sahashi.The series features one opening theme, "All My Soul" by Naw Naw, and one closing theme, "True Moon" by Riwako Miyawara. The official soundtrack for the series totalling 62 songs was released in Japan on two albums from May 21, 1999, to July 21, 1999.[18][19]CD singles for the opening and closing themes have also been released by Bandai.[20][21]

References

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  1. ^アウトロ−スタ−のファンの giai さまへお tri らせです.[Tell Everybody You're a Fan of Outlaw Star] (in Japanese). Shuisha. Archived fromthe originalon 2001-06-19.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  2. ^エンジェル・リンクス tinh phương du kích đội đản sinh biên(in Japanese).Livedoor.Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  3. ^エンジェル・リンクス tinh phương du kích đội quy hoàn biên(in Japanese). Livedoor. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  4. ^エンジェル・リンクス tinh phương du kích đội kích đấu biên(in Japanese). Livedoor. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  5. ^エンジェル・リンクス tinh phương du kích đội ngân hà bạo đấu biên(in Japanese). Livedoor. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  6. ^Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス(in Japanese). Livedoor. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2011-05-21.
  7. ^Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス(in Japanese).Gakken.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  8. ^Nishida, Asako (June 26, 2009).Jam: Asako Nishida Art Works(in Japanese). Oozora Shuppan. pp. 102–16.ISBN978-4-7767-9452-3.
  9. ^"Angel Links Vol.1".CDJapan.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  10. ^"Angel Links Vol.7 (Last)".CDJapan.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  11. ^"Angel Links DVD Box".CDJapan.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  12. ^"Tinh phương シリーズWeb [ tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス: Thương phẩm thiệu giới ]".Sunrise.Archivedfrom the original on 14 June 2011.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  13. ^"Angel Links – Avenging Angel (Vol. 1)".Amazon.17 April 2001.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  14. ^"Angel Links – Eternal Angel (Vol. 4)".Amazon.2 October 2001.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  15. ^"Angel Links – Complete Series Set".Amazon.July 2003.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  16. ^"Angel Links – Anime Legends Complete Collection".Amazon.25 April 2006.Retrieved2011-05-20.
  17. ^"Funimations Adds Code Geass, Tales of the Abyss, Witch Hunter Robin, More".Anime News Network.Retrieved10 August2013.
  18. ^"Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス オリジナルサウンドトラック VOL.1 ALL MY SOUL!"(in Japanese).Retrieved2011-05-20.
  19. ^Tinh phương thiên sử エンジェルリンクス オ(in Japanese).Retrieved2011-05-20.
  20. ^"All My Soul [Single]"(in Japanese).Retrieved2011-05-20.
  21. ^"True Moon [Single]"(in Japanese).Retrieved2011-05-20.
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