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Glass Fleet
ガラスの艦隊
(Garasu no Kantai)
GenreAdventure, Science fiction
Anime
Directed byMinoru Ōhara
Written byShōji Yonemura
StudioSatelight, Gonzo
Released 4 April 2006 – 21 September 2006

Glass Fleet (ガラスの艦隊, Garasu no Kantai), subtitled La Legende du Vent de l'Univers (lit. the Legend of the Wind of the Universe), is an anime TV series, co-animated by Satelight and Gonzo and produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), GDH and Sotsu Agency, which first aired in Japan on Asahi Broadcasting Corporation from April 4, 2006 and September 21, 2006.

It spanned a total of 26 episodes, with an alternate episode, 17 also being released. The series was also later broadcast by the anime TV network Animax across its English-language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia as well as its other networks worldwide.

The series, directed by Minoru Ōhara and written by Shōji Yonemura, features original character designs from Okama. The mechanical designs for the series are provided by Shōji Kawamori and Kazutaka Miyatake with Yutaka Izubuchi being the concept advisor.

Overview

The series follows a war occurring in a certain galaxy ruled by the tyrannical self-declared Holy Emperor Vetti Lunard Sforza de Roselait. Michel Volban de Cabelle, Leader of the People's Army opposes Vetti's rule, but the rebels are no match for the forces of Vetti's Holy Imperial Army.

In despair, Michel seeks help from an undefeatable Glass Fleet, which bears the crest of the old Royal Family... its Captain, Cleo Aiolos Corbeille de Veil, a man of great capability, claims to be their descendant....

But things do not work well, as Cleo is now only a "Space Pirate", instead of being the Prince of the respected Royal Family, which was defeated a long time ago.

In their entwined journeys, the Emperor and the rebels encounter the Prophet Guildy, who foresees that 'When The End comes, a Two Headed Eagle will be born. One of The Heads will be clad in Metal Armor and The Other will become The God of Love. Then it will become as One to Restore the Galaxy!".

In their bid to extend their life which is gradually being cut short by the "Soleil" in their bodies, Cleo and Vetti each interprets the prophesy differently but both wanting to unite the galaxy.

In the storm bracelet, Guildy revealed that the two are brothers separated from birth, given trials and adversity since childhood in order to save the galaxy from its destruction from the Black Cross.

Unable to accept the fate destined to them Vetti charges against the People's Army with a Glass Fleet copied from Cleo's ship. In the decisive battle, Cleo and Vetti stabs each other. Cleo wanting to finally unite the galaxy gave his half of the Soleil to Vetti saying that Cleo was the Eagle's Head clad in Metal Armor and Vetti shall become The God of Love and therefore they are finally together as one.

The Glass Ship merged with the Forgotten Technology and became a snowflake shaped battleship floating in space. Michel was crowned Emperor and with Vetti at the helm of the Glass Battleship they head off into the future.

Characters

Cleo Aiolos Corbeille de Veil -- a supposed descendant of the former royal family captains the glass battleship. He heads a crew of pirates that also oppose the rule of the Holy Emperor. In later episodes, he falls in love with Michel Volban (Racine Blanch). He is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda in the Japanese version and by Travis Willingham in the English dub

Michel Volban de Cabelle -- the figurehead of the People's Army. She is actually the sister of the real Michel Volban who has disappeared in the war with Vetti. She had her own back scarred with a X-shaped mark in order to imitate her brother's scar. A man resembling her brother was part of the attack force that infiltrated the glass battleship. This man was emotionless, brainwashed and was constantly attacking Michel but she still believed he was her brother. In the end, when Cleo and her brother was about to be sucked out into the depths of space, she chose to save Cleo and said that man was no brother of hers. At the end of the episode, it was shown that the man was her real brother Michel with an X-shaped scar of his back. In later episodes, she falls in love with Cleo Corbeille. Her true name is Racine Blanch. She is voiced by Yuko Kaida in the original Japanese and her English voice is supplied by Laura Bailey.

Vetti Lunard Sforza de Roselait. He takes on Michel Volban de Cabelle, the figurehead of the People's Army and uses Michel as bait to lure out Cleo. He is the Holy Emperor who wanted to unite the galaxy in order to be able to obtain the technology of the battleship that can transcend space and time. He uses whatever means, even marriage to Rachel, the daughter of the Pope who initially despises him. He also has an innate dislike for Cleo who he sees as a rival for the throne and a fascination of Michel who initially was his best rival. Vetti revealed that he wants to obtain the technology because he has an incurable disease and may die soon. Vetti has Heterochromia, where he has one gold eye color and one is brown. Akira Ishida (Japanese) and Jason Liebrecht (English) provide his voice.

Jean. The loyal and faithful companion of Michel. He follows Michel along with his granddaughter, protecing Michel's secret. He scarred Racine's back to resemble her brother's scarred back. He is the butler of Michel's household.

Sylua. Jean's granddaughter and Michel's maid. She follows Michel faithfully as well. She shows some skills in piloting ships and has even piloted the Glass Ship in Elmer's absence. She constantly argues with Elmer and falls in love with Isaac.

Eimer.She is the pilot of the Glass Ship. She is considered one of the best pilots able to move the Glass ship swiftly and effectively. She constantly teases Nowy, and has a secret crush on Cleo. At first, before she knew that Michel was actually a girl, Elmer fell for Michel. She caused the secret of Michel's gender to be let out among the crew when she supposedly crashed into Michel's bathroom. Her background is tough. Before, she used to live in a small village and was their leader. However, in an act to protect her village, she caused the village greater harm than good. Betrayed, she decided to take revenge on the lord who caused the mess. During all this time, she had met Cleo, who quietly observed her. After she failed the attack, only barely getting past the gates, the lord's mansion loses power, saving Elmer's life. Later, it is shown that because of Elmer's 'Distraction', Cleo was able to steal the power source needed for his Glass Ship. This is when he invites Elmer to join his crew. Elmer shows a lot of enthusiasm when ever Cleo is involved, and will willingly place her life in danger to save Cleo's. Elmer is a very rough speaking person and is very tough with strangers. She gets upset though when she see's Cleo and Michel together one night.

Staff

Theme songs

Opening theme
  • "Tsuyoku Tsuyoku" (ツヨクツヨク, Tsuyoku Tsuyoku)
Performance: mihimaru GT
Ending theme
  • "Namida Drop" (ナミダドロップ, Namida Doroppu)
Performance: Plastic Tree (eps 1-13)
  • "Kanate he" (彼方へ, lit. To the Other Side)
Performance: ANZA (eps 14-26)
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