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{{Infobox animanga/Header
{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name = Witch Hunter Robin
| image = Witch Hunter Robin volume 1.png
| image = [[File:Witch Hunter Robin volume 1.png|230px]]
| caption = Cover of the first North American DVD volume
| genre = {{ubl|[[Occult detective fiction|Occult mystery]]<ref name="T.H.E.M. review"/>|[[Supernatural fiction|Supernatural]]<ref name="T.H.E.M. review"/>|[[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]<ref name="T.H.E.M. review"/>}}<!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->
| caption = The cover of Volume 1 of the ''Witch Hunter Robin'' DVDs released by [[Bandai Entertainment]].
| creator = [[Hajime Yatate]]
| ja_kanji = ウィッチハンターロビン
| ja_romaji = Witchi Hantā Robin
| genre = [[Occult detective]] [[Supernatural]] [[Action fiction|Action]] [[Thriller]]
}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| type = tv series
| director = [[Shukō Murase]]
| director = [[Shūkō Murase]]
| producer =
| producer = {{ubl|Keiichi Matsumura|Atsushi Sugita}}
| writer =
| writer = Aya Yoshinaga
| music = [[Taku Iwasaki]]
| music = [[Taku Iwasaki]]
| studio = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| studio = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| AUS = [[Madman Entertainment]]
| AUS = [[Madman Entertainment]]
| NA = [[Funimation]]
| NA = [[Crunchyroll]]
}}
}}
| network = [[Animax]], [[TV Tokyo]]
| network = [[TV Tokyo]]
| network_en = {{English anime network
| network_en = {{English anime network
| CA = [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] ([[Bionix]])
| CA = [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]]
| UK = [[AnimeCentral]]
| SEA = [[Animax|Animax Asia]]
| US = [[Adult Swim]]
| UK = [[AnimeCentral]]
| US = [[Adult Swim]]
}}
}}
| first = July 2, 2002
| first = July 2, 2002
| last = December 24, 2002
| last = December 24, 2002
| episodes = 26
| episodes = 26
| episode_list = List of Witch Hunter Robin episodes
| episode_list = List of Witch Hunter Robin episodes
}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}


{{nihongo|'''''Witch Hunter Robin'''''|ウィッチハンターロビン|Witchi Hantā Robin}} is a 2002 Japanese [[anime]] series created by [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]. The series follows a fictional Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" (roughly "Solomon Executive Organization"), abbreviated as "STN" or "STN-J". Solomon fights the harmful use of [[witchcraft]] using a database of witches, which includes those who have obtained the power of witchcraft through [[genetics]] and others who carry the [[gene]] (called "seeds") in order to arrest or eliminate them should their powers "awaken". The series focuses on one STN-J member, Robin Sena.
'''''Witch Hunter Robin''''' (stylized as '''''Witch Hunter ROBIN''''') is a 2002 Japanese [[anime]] series created by [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] and animation director [[Shūkō Murase]]. The series originally aired in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] between July and December 2002. The series was licensed for North American distribution by [[Bandai Entertainment]]. The series follows a fictional Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" (roughly "Solomon Executive Organization"), abbreviated as "STN" or "STN-J". Solomon fights the harmful use of [[witchcraft]] using a database of witches, which includes those who have obtained the power of witchcraft through [[genetics]] and others who carry the [[gene]] (called "seeds") in order to arrest or eliminate them should their powers "awaken". The series focuses on one STN-J member, Robin Sena.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{Main|List of Witch Hunter Robin characters}}
Robin Sena is a "craft user", born in Japan and raised by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in Italy. She is trained to use her craft of fire to hunt down witches. Witchcraft is a [[genetics|genetic]] trait, dormant within a number of individuals within the human population. Powers can be "awakened" in these dormant human "seeds" at any time, which seems to also drive the awakened witch into various forms of homicidal madness or sociopathy. Trained hunters, craft-users or "seeds" themselves that have not become full witches, are needed to keep watch over "seeds" and hunt those whose abilities become active, serving in secret organizations, such as the parent branch "Solomon" and the "STN-J" branch in Japan, as self-appointed witch police to curtail the use of witchcraft in society, and to keep the witch kind a secret from the public. Even the police, who cooperate with STN-J in abnormal criminal cases, do not know what STN-J does.
Robin Sena is a "craft user", born in Japan and raised by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in Italy. She is trained to use her craft of fire to hunt down witches. Witchcraft is a [[genetics|genetic]] trait, dormant within a number of individuals within the human population. Powers can be "awakened" in these dormant human "seeds" at any time, which seems to also drive the awakened witch into various forms of homicidal madness or sociopathy. Trained hunters, craft-users or "seeds" themselves that have not become full witches, are needed to keep watch over "seeds" and hunt those whose abilities become active, serving in secret organizations, such as the parent branch "Solomon" and the "STN-J" branch in Japan, as self-appointed witch police to curtail the use of witchcraft in society, and to keep the witch kind a secret from the public. Even the police, who cooperate with STN-J in abnormal criminal cases, do not know what STN-J does. The series begins when Robin arrives in Japan from Italy to gain information for Solomon headquarters about a fabled item that holds the "secrets of the craft," while acting undercover as a new hunter to the STN-J in their efforts to stop and capture witches.


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"Orbo" is a green liquid that negates witch abilities. STN-J's hunters carry small vials of it on necklaces in the shape of a cross as a form of protection against their targets' craft. Hunters also carry air pistols which fire darts or pellets of Orbo that dampen witch powers when it enters the bloodstream of the target witch. Hunters who are craft-users or seeds can use Orbo without ill effects, although their own powers are reportedly diminished while using it. Robin, a craft-user herself, declines to use Orbo because she feels it is "disgusting". As the series goes on, Robin grows increasingly uncomfortable with her role in hunting and capturing other witches. She begins to question the treatment they receive while incarcerated in the mysterious "Factory". After the discovery of "secrets of the craft," she is entrapped and attacked twice by "witch bullets". Subsequently, the STN-J is attacked, presumably for "secrets of the craft," although the Solomon attack was carried out to find what Zaizen, the director of the STN-J, was planning.
The series begins when Robin arrives in Japan to gain information for Solomon headquarters about a fabled item that holds the "secrets of the craft", while acting undercover as a new hunter to the STN-J in their efforts to capture witches. It is hinted that she subconsciously understands something of the STN-J's use of Orbo.


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Robin begins to worry that she will become a target and grows to suspect that her partner Amon will hunt her. Eventually, Robin does become a target of Solomon and labeled a witch, becoming "hunted". In the end, Robin finds out more about her craft and that of witches than she knew at the beginning. Initially, the series appears to take a "[[monster of the week]]" approach. About halfway through the 26-episode season, the characters and the relationships between them are established and the main plot gets underway.
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Orbo is a green liquid that negates witch abilities. STN-J's hunters carry small vials of it on necklaces in the shape of a cross as a form of protection against their targets' craft. Hunters also carry air pistols which fire darts or pellets of Orbo that dampen witch powers when it enters the bloodstream of the target witch. Hunters who are craft-users or seeds can use Orbo with little ill effects, although their own powers are reportedly diminished while using it. Robin, a craft-user herself, says that she will not keep Orbo on her because she says it is "disgusting" ("気持ち悪い" or "bad feeling" in Japanese).

As the series goes on, Robin grows increasingly uncomfortable with her role in hunting and capturing other witches. She begins to question the treatment they receive while incarcerated in the mysterious "Factory". After the discovery of "secrets of the craft," she is entrapped and attacked twice by "witch bullets". Subsequently, the STN-J is attacked, presumably for "secrets of the craft," although the Solomon attack was carried out to find what Zaizen, the director of the STN-J, was planning.

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Robin begins to worry that she will become a target and grows to suspect that her partner Amon will hunt her. Eventually, Robin does become a target of Solomon and labeled a [[witch]], becoming "hunted". In the end, Robin finds out more about her craft and that of witches than she knew at the beginning.

Initially, the series appears to take a "[[monster of the week]]" approach. About halfway through the 26-episode season, the characters and the relationships between them are established and the main plot gets underway.

==Characters==
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{{main|List of Witch Hunter Robin characters}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Robin Sena|瀬名 ロビン|Sena Robin}}''' is a soft-spoken 15-year-old Hunter with [[pyrokinetic]] abilities. She carries thousands of years of witches' memories, enabling her to understand the sadness arising from the conflict between humans and witches. This understanding is supposed to allow her to find a way for humans and witches to peacefully coexist as "Eve of witches." She was raised in a convent in Italy before she joined the STN-J. Her ultimate fate is unknown. The reactions of the other characters show that she is believed to be alive. In the series, it is implied that Robin has a romantic attachment to Amon. {{anime voices2|Robin|[[Akeno Watanabe]] in the Japanese version and [[Kari Wahlgren]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Amon|亜門|Amon}}''' is a 25-year-old S-class Hunter and Robin's partner. Although he is not a witch, he carries the witch gene. Once Robin accepts her fate as the "Eve of Witches", Amon volunteers to be a watchman who will terminate her if she becomes destructive. His ultimate fate is unknown. The reactions of the other characters show that he is believed to be alive. It is implied that Amon is not only Robin's protector and possible destructor, but also Robin's romantic interest. {{anime voices2|Amon|[[Takuma Takewaka]] in the Japanese version and [[Crispin Freeman]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Haruto Sakaki|榊 晴人|Sakaki Haruto}}''' is an 18-year-old Hunter and is the newest member before Robin. He is initially afraid of being replaced when Robin arrives. Haruto is supportive, but brash, slightly hot-tempered, and ambitious, often rushing into danger during hunts, with regrettable results. {{anime voices2|He|[[Jun Fukuyama]] in the Japanese version and [[Johnny Yong Bosch]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Michael Lee|マイケル・リー|Maikeru Rī}}''' is a hacker and the STN-J's technical support expert. After he is caught hacking into the STN-J's computer network, he is given the option of working for the organization or being killed and is confined to the STN-J headquarters building for all hours of the day. He avoids Robin at first, but gradually warms up to her. He is able to dig up extensive information regarding witches and police reports without leaving tracks. In the end, he is finally given permission to leave STN-J headquarters. {{anime voices2|Michael|[[Hiro Yuuki]] in the Japanese version and [[Dave Wittenberg]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Miho Karasuma|烏丸 美穂|Karasuma Miho}}''' is a 19-year-old hunter with the craft of [[Psychometry (paranormal)|psychometry]], a craft which allows her to touch an object and read strong emotions and thoughts a person had while holding it. She can also see past events that happened to, or around, an item or place and uses this power when examining evidence or crime scenes. Miho gives Robin advice on how to improve control over her power and also acts as her mentor. In the end, she takes Amon's place as team leader. {{anime voices2|She|[[Kaho Kōda]] in the Japanese version and [[Wendee Lee]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Yurika Dōjima|堂島 百合香|Dōjima Yurika}}''' is portrayed as carefree, lazy, vain, and immature; and she would sooner go shopping than go on a mission any chance she gets. She does the most minimal work during missions and leaves the others immediately when her task is finished. She is really a Solomon intelligence operative sent to uncover more information about the Orbo. In the end, she begins to take the task of hunting down witches more seriously. {{anime voices2|She|[[Kyoko Hikami]] in the Japanese version and [[Michelle Ruff]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Chief Inspector Shintarō Kosaka|小坂 慎太郎|Kosaka Shintarō}}''' is a rather short-tempered man who works directly under Zaizen, and passes on reports of the organization's progress as well as other related information. He was originally a member of the city police force and he possesses connections that become useful when the hunters are unable to use the STN-J databases. In the end, he becomes the new administrator of STN-J. {{anime voices2|He|[[Shinpachi Tsuji]] in the Japanese version and [[Doug Stone (voice actor)|Doug Stone]] in the English version}}
*'''{{Nihongo|Takuma Zaizen|財前 琢磨|Zaizen Takuma}}''' is the administrator of the STN-J and the Factory. He is in charge of transforming the blood of witches into the substance called Orbo, which the Hunters use to stop witches. His Orbo research came under suspicion and his relationship with Solomon headquarters is strained. He is eventually incinerated by Robin after an unsuccessful attempt on her life. {{anime voices2|He|[[Michihiro Ikemizu]] in the Japanese version and [[Jamieson Price]] in the English version}}


==Media==
==Media==

===Anime===
===Anime===
{{main|List of Witch Hunter Robin episodes}}
{{Main|List of Witch Hunter Robin episodes}}
The TV series was produced by [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] and [[Bandai Visual]] and directed by [[Shūkō Murase]], with Aya Yoshinaga serving the role of chief writer, [[Kumiko Takahashi (animator)|Kumiko Takahashi]] designing the characters and [[Taku Iwasaki]] composing the music.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.bandaivisual.co.jp/robin/staff.html| title = Witch Hunter ROBIN| publisher = Bandai Visual| access-date = 2019-07-31| archive-date = 2019-07-31| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190731131934/https://www.bandaivisual.co.jp/robin/staff.html| url-status = dead }}</ref> The series originally aired in Japan on [[TV Tokyo]] between July 2 and December 24, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:ウィッチハンターロビン|url=http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/datacard/tva_wh-robin.html|publisher=[[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]|access-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031221142510/http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/datacard/tva_wh-robin.html|archive-date=December 21, 2003|language=ja}}</ref>
The original concept for the series was created by [[Hajime Yatate]] and [[Shukou Murase]]. The episodes were directed by Murase and produced by [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]], which also contributed to planning, and [[Bandai Visual]]. Character designs were provided by [[Kumiko Takahashi (animator)|Kumiko Takahashi]] and [[Taku Iwasaki]] was in charge of music.

The series originally aired across Japan between July 2, 2002 and December 24, 2002 on [[TV Tokyo]] and [[Animax]], who later broadcast the series across its respective networks worldwide, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and other regions.

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The series was licensed for North American distribution by [[Bandai Entertainment]]. In October 2003, it debuted at the 3rd Annual [[Metreon]] Festival of Anime in San Francisco, followed by a Q&A and autograph session from [[Kari Wahlgren]], who provided the voice for the title character.<ref>{{cite press release | url = http://postproduction.digitalmedianet.com/article/Metreon-Hosts-Third-Annual-Festival-of-Anime-Saturday-October-11-20418 | title = Metreon Hosts Third Annual Festival of Anime Saturday, October 11 | author = DMN Staff Writer | work = Digital Post-Production | accessdate = 2014-09-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2003-09-22/bandai-entertainment-prepares-for-metreon-festival-of-anime | title = Bandai Entertainment Prepares for Metreon Festival of Anime | work = Anime News Network | date = 2003-09-22 }}</ref> It was later aired across the United States on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] network beginning February 16, 2004 (it was given a second full run on Adult Swim in the Fall of 2004 before the broadcast rights were left to expire). It has also been aired across Canada on [[YTV (Canadian television)|YTV]]'s [[Bionix]] block from September 10, 2004. Following the closure of Bandai Entertainment in 2012, [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] announced at their at [[Otakon]] 2013, that [[Funimation]] has rescued the series, along with a handful of other former Bandai Entertainment titles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Funimations Adds Code Geass, Tales of the Abyss, Angel Links, More|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-10/funimation-adds-code-geass-tales-of-the-abyss-witch-hunter-robin-more|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref>


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The series was licensed for North American distribution by [[Bandai Entertainment]]. In October 2003, it debuted at the 3rd Annual [[Metreon]] Festival of Anime in San Francisco, followed by a Q&A and autograph session from [[Kari Wahlgren]], who provided the voice for the title character.<ref>{{cite press release| url = http://postproduction.digitalmedianet.com/article/Metreon-Hosts-Third-Annual-Festival-of-Anime-Saturday-October-11-20418| title = Metreon Hosts Third Annual Festival of Anime Saturday, October 11| author = DMN Staff Writer| work = Digital Post-Production| access-date = 2014-09-03| archive-date = 2014-08-20| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140820233042/http://postproduction.digitalmedianet.com/article/Metreon-Hosts-Third-Annual-Festival-of-Anime-Saturday-October-11-20418| url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2003-09-22/bandai-entertainment-prepares-for-metreon-festival-of-anime| title = Bandai Entertainment Prepares for Metreon Festival of Anime| work = [[Anime News Network]]| date = 2003-09-22| access-date = 2014-09-03| archive-date = 2019-08-12| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190812143547/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2003-09-22/bandai-entertainment-prepares-for-metreon-festival-of-anime| url-status = live }}</ref> It was later aired across the United States on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] late-night programming block beginning February 16, 2004 (it was given a second full run on Adult Swim in the Fall of 2004 before the broadcast rights were left to expire). It has also been aired across Canada on [[YTV (Canadian television)|YTV]]'s [[Bionix (TV programming block)|Bionix]] block from September 10, 2004. Following the closure of Bandai Entertainment in 2012, [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] announced at their at [[Otakon]] 2013, that [[Funimation]] has rescued the series, along with a handful of other former Bandai Entertainment titles.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=August 10, 2013 |title=Funimations Adds Code Geass, Tales of the Abyss, Angel Links, More |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-10/funimation-adds-code-geass-tales-of-the-abyss-witch-hunter-robin-more |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904081015/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-08-10/funimation-adds-code-geass-tales-of-the-abyss-witch-hunter-robin-more |archive-date=2019-09-04 |access-date=10 August 2013 |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> In the United Kingdom and Ireland the series was broadcast in a daily stripped timeslot on [[AnimeCentral]] from January 5 to January 30, 2008, with an immediate rerun from January 31.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland the series was broadcast in a daily stripped timeslot on [[AnimeCentral]] from January 5 to January 30, 2008, with an immediate rerun from January 31.


====Soundtrack====
====Soundtrack====
The music of ''Witch Hunter Robin'' was composed by [[Taku Iwasaki]]. Both the opening and ending [[Theme music|themes]] were performed by Bana. Two soundtrack CDs have been released by [[Victor Entertainment]]. The first ''Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score I'' was released on September 21, 2002. It contains twenty-three tracks, including TV edits of the opening and ending themes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60931.html|title= Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> The second soundtrack ''Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score II'' was released on November 21, 2002. It also contained twenty-three tracks with a guitar version of the opening theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60932.html|title=Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> A shortened version of this guitar-only theme was used as the ending theme for Episode 15 "Time to Say Goodbye". A single containing the opening and ending themes and karaoke versions was released on August 21, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-35423.html|title=Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>
The music of ''Witch Hunter Robin'' was composed by [[Taku Iwasaki]]. Both the opening and ending [[Theme music|themes]] were performed by Bana (aka Chino Takayanagi). Two soundtrack CDs have been released by [[Victor Entertainment]]. The first ''Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score I'' was released on September 21, 2002. It contains twenty-three tracks, including TV edits of the opening and ending themes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60931.html|title=Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=ja|access-date=2009-02-20|archive-date=2008-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611150103/http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60931.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The second soundtrack ''Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score II'' was released on November 21, 2002. It also contained twenty-three tracks with a guitar version of the opening theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60932.html|title=Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=ja|access-date=2009-02-20|archive-date=2008-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611150109/http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-60932.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A shortened version of this guitar-only theme was used as the ending theme for Episode 15 "Time to Say Goodbye". A single containing the opening and ending themes and karaoke versions was released on August 21, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-35423.html|title=Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン|publisher=[[Victor Entertainment]]|language=ja|access-date=2009-02-20|archive-date=2008-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611150059/http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/m-serve/-/Discography/-/VICL-35423.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Live action series===
===Live-action series===
On April 5, 2004, the SciFi Channel released a press release stating a listing of new shows and movies in development for the future, one of which was a live action version of ''Witch Hunter Robin'' produced by [[Roy Lee]] and [[Doug Davison]], who were credited as the producers for the movie ''[[The Ring (2002 film)|The Ring]]''. No premiere date was given.<ref>{{cite web|last =Sauriol|first=Patrick|title=Sci Fi Channel goes supernova with new shows, series and specials|publisher=Mania.com|date=April 6, 2004|url=http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Television&action=page&obj_id=41212|accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref> It was later revealed that the live action version developed by Sci-Fi had been dropped from production.<ref name="T.H.E.M. review">{{cite web|url=http://themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=542|title=Witch Hunter Robin|last=Bustard|first=Jason|publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref>
On April 5, 2004, the SciFi Channel released a press release stating a listing of new shows and movies in development for the future, one of which was a live action version of ''Witch Hunter Robin'' produced by [[Roy Lee]] and Doug Davison, who were credited as the producers for the movie ''[[The Ring (2002 film)|The Ring]]''. No premiere date was given.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sauriol|first=Patrick|title=Sci Fi Channel goes supernova with new shows, series and specials|publisher=Mania.com|date=April 6, 2004|url=http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Television&action=page&obj_id=41212|access-date=2007-09-01|archive-date=2006-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060715181720/http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Television&action=page&obj_id=41212|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later revealed that the live action version developed by Sci-Fi had been dropped from production.<ref name="T.H.E.M. review">{{cite web|url=http://themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=542|title=Witch Hunter Robin|last=Bustard|first=Jason|publisher=[[THEM Anime Reviews]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2009-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216215934/http://themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=542|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
The series has received many comments from staff of ''[[Anime News Network]]''. Bamboo Dong, a columnist from the website, has stated that she cannot make enough positive comments about the series and that it is "a show that everyone must absolutely see".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-05-02|title=Bitter like marmalade – Shelf Life|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=May 2, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-06-21|title=Column Power! – Shelf Life |last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=June 21, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref> She also comments that the ending "is a wonderful way to cap off the series" and that it retained the series' solid sense of action. However, she comments that the ending moved a little too fast and spent much of its time with plot revelations, missing its chance to give the series "that extra kick".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-09-14|title=Highlights and Skylights – Shelf Life|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=September 14, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref> Carlo Santos praised the series, saying that it was a unique tale that was gorgeous and engrossing to watch and one of 2004's best adventure anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2005-01-26/4|title=Anime Highlights – 2004 Year in Review|last=Santos|first=Carlo|date=January 26, 2005|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref> Ryan Matthews has praised the cast choices in his column, saying that the cast is well-suited to their roles, but the performances were flat. He also notes that the [[Dubbing (filmmaking)#Automated Dialogue Replacement / post-sync|ADR]] script was filled with clumsy wording and mid-sentence stops. He comments that it seems that the script was written without trying to match the animation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dub-track/2003-11-04|title=Witch Hunter Robin – The Dub Track|last=Matthews|first=Ryan|date=November 4, 2003|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref> In his review, Zac Bertschy says that the series is highly original and very well executed. Bertschy praises the sound track. He notes that the character designs fit well with series' visual style and the characters' expressions were convincing. Although he says that the slow plot pacing is a more negative point, he points out that action is not the focus and that once the series' picks up, the "wait is more than worth it".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hunter-robin/dvd-1|title=Witch Hunter Robin DVD 1 – Review|last=Bertschy|first=Zac|date=October 25, 2003|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref>
The series has received many comments from staff of ''[[Anime News Network]]''. Bamboo Dong, a columnist from the website, has stated that she cannot make enough positive comments about the series and that it is "a show that everyone must absolutely see".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-05-02|title=Bitter like marmalade – Shelf Life|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=May 2, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2009-02-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210064953/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-05-02|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-06-21|title=Column Power! – Shelf Life|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=June 21, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2009-02-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205112043/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-06-21|url-status=live}}</ref> She also comments that the ending "is a wonderful way to cap off the series" and that it retained the series' solid sense of action. However, she comments that the ending moved a little too fast and spent much of its time with plot revelations, missing its chance to give the series "that extra kick".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-09-14|title=Highlights and Skylights – Shelf Life|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=September 14, 2004|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2009-02-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215153112/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/shelf-life/2004-09-14|url-status=live}}</ref> Carlo Santos praised the series, saying that it was a unique tale that was gorgeous and engrossing to watch and one of 2004's best adventure anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2005-01-26/4|title=Anime Highlights – 2004 Year in Review|last=Santos|first=Carlo|date=January 26, 2005|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2008-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610174659/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2005-01-26/4|url-status=live}}</ref> Ryan Matthews has praised the cast choices in his column, saying that the cast is well-suited to their roles, but the performances were flat. He also notes that the [[Dubbing (filmmaking)#ADR/post-sync|ADR]] script was filled with clumsy wording and mid-sentence stops. He comments that it seems that the script was written without trying to match the animation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dub-track/2003-11-04|title=Witch Hunter Robin – The Dub Track|last=Matthews|first=Ryan|date=November 4, 2003|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2008-12-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203143907/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dub-track/2003-11-04|url-status=live}}</ref> In his review, Zac Bertschy from ''Anime News Network'' says that the series is highly original and very well executed. Bertschy praises the sound track. He notes that the character designs fit well with series' visual style and the characters' expressions were convincing. And concluded his review with "In short, ''Witch Hunter Robin'' is this fall's anime bright spot (despite being almost entirely black and gray). This is a mature, evenly paced supernatural thriller, chock full of mystery, intrigue, and a few exciting battles for good measure. One of the best anime series of all time and certainly the best one this year".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hunter-robin/dvd-1|title=Witch Hunter Robin DVD 1 – Review|last=Bertschy|first=Zac|date=October 25, 2003|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2009-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204005621/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hunter-robin/dvd-1|url-status=live}}</ref>


Jason Bustard from T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews comments that the supernatural and spooky undercurrent in the setting would fit perfectly into ''[[The X-Files]]'' or ''[[Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'' television series. The characters are received as a "mixed bunch". The main cast is said to have "distinct and fully rendered personalities", all of which are well-done. Character interaction is fun, but characterization sometimes falls into [[cliché]]. In contrast to the review from Anime News Network, Bustard believed that the story moved at a brisk pace. Although he agreed that action fans would find the series dull and added that comedy and romance fans would not enjoy the series either.<ref name="T.H.E.M. review"/>
Jason Bustard from ''[[THEM Anime Reviews]]'' comments that the supernatural and spooky undercurrent in the setting would fit perfectly into ''[[The X-Files]]'' or ''[[Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'' television series. The characters are received as a "mixed bunch". The main cast is said to have "distinct and fully rendered personalities", all of which are well-done. In contrast to the review from ''Anime News Network'', Bustard believed that the story moved at a brisk pace. Although he agreed that action fans would find the series dull and added that comedy and romance fans would not enjoy the series either.<ref name="T.H.E.M. review"/> Tasha Robinson of [[Syfy|Sci Fi Channel's]] ''Sci Fi Weekly'' commented that it was difficult to decide whom to "root for" as the witches seemed to be insane killers, but the protagonists were "killers of a colder, more controlled stripe" and were generally unpleasant, with the exceptions of Karasuma and Zaizen. She also noted that the characters give no indication as to why they work for the STN. Robin and Amon's character designs are said to be strange. The series' setting was said to be "a fairly severe, almost oppressive gothic design" and that the color palette and the plot's focus on the occult contributed to the dark feel. The pace steeply picks up once the protagonists head into battle. It is also noted that the series' could have afforded to reveal more information earlier in the series instead of teasing the audience with mysteries; just like many other reviewers, she comments that the mysteries were worth the wait.<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Tasha|title=Witch Hunter Robin|url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/anime/sfw10204.html|website=Sci Fi Weekly|access-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304070841/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/anime/sfw10204.html|archive-date=March 4, 2009|date=September 22, 2003}}</ref>


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''Witch Hunter Robin'' placed second on a list of top anime properties for 2004's first quarter and placed sixth for the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5241.html|title=ICv2 Looks at Manga Channel Shift|date=July 7, 2004|publisher=ICv2.com|access-date=2009-02-18|archive-date=2013-06-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623122609/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5241.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5869.html|title=Manga Competition Heats Up|date=October 18, 2004|publisher=ICv2.com|access-date=2009-02-19|archive-date=2013-06-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623114103/http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5869.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Tasha Robinson of [[Syfy|Sci Fi Channel's]] ''Sci Fi Weekly'' commented that it was difficult to decide who to "root for" as the witches seemed to be insane killers, but the protagonists were "killers of a colder, more controlled stripe" and were generally unpleasant, with the exceptions of Karasuma and Zaizen. She also noted that the characters give no indication as to why they work for the STN. Robin and Amon's character designs are said to be strange. The series' setting was said to be "a fairly severe, almost oppressive gothic design" and that the color palette and the plot's focus on the occult contributed to the dark feel. The pace steeply picks up once the protagonists head into battle. It is also noted that the series' could have afforded to reveal more information earlier in the series instead of teasing the audience with mysteries; just like many other reviewers, she comments that the mysteries were worth the wait.<ref name="T.H.E.M. review" />

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''Witch Hunter Robin'' placed second on a list of top anime properties for 2004's first quarter and placed sixth for the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5241.html|title=ICv2 Looks at Manga Channel Shift|date=July 7, 2004|publisher=ICv2.com|accessdate=2009-02-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5869.html|title=Manga Competition Heats Up|date=October 18, 2004|publisher=ICv2.com|accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref>


==References==
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Witch Hunter Robin
Cover of the first North American DVD volume
Genre
Created byHajime Yatate
Anime television series
Directed byShūkō Murase
Produced by
  • Keiichi Matsumura
  • Atsushi Sugita
Written byAya Yoshinaga
Music byTaku Iwasaki
StudioSunrise
Licensed by
Original networkTV Tokyo
English network
Original run July 2, 2002 – December 24, 2002
Episodes26 (List of episodes)

Witch Hunter Robin (stylized as Witch Hunter ROBIN) is a 2002 Japanese anime series created by Sunrise and animation director Shūkō Murase. The series originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between July and December 2002. The series was licensed for North American distribution by Bandai Entertainment. The series follows a fictional Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" (roughly "Solomon Executive Organization"), abbreviated as "STN" or "STN-J". Solomon fights the harmful use of witchcraft using a database of witches, which includes those who have obtained the power of witchcraft through genetics and others who carry the gene (called "seeds") in order to arrest or eliminate them should their powers "awaken". The series focuses on one STN-J member, Robin Sena.

Plot[edit]

Main article: List of Witch Hunter Robin characters

Robin Sena is a "craft user", born in Japan and raised by the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. She is trained to use her craft of fire to hunt down witches. Witchcraft is a genetic trait, dormant within a number of individuals within the human population. Powers can be "awakened" in these dormant human "seeds" at any time, which seems to also drive the awakened witch into various forms of homicidal madness or sociopathy. Trained hunters, craft-users or "seeds" themselves that have not become full witches, are needed to keep watch over "seeds" and hunt those whose abilities become active, serving in secret organizations, such as the parent branch "Solomon" and the "STN-J" branch in Japan, as self-appointed witch police to curtail the use of witchcraft in society, and to keep the witch kind a secret from the public. Even the police, who cooperate with STN-J in abnormal criminal cases, do not know what STN-J does. The series begins when Robin arrives in Japan from Italy to gain information for Solomon headquarters about a fabled item that holds the "secrets of the craft," while acting undercover as a new hunter to the STN-J in their efforts to stop and capture witches.

"Orbo" is a green liquid that negates witch abilities. STN-J's hunters carry small vials of it on necklaces in the shape of a cross as a form of protection against their targets' craft. Hunters also carry air pistols which fire darts or pellets of Orbo that dampen witch powers when it enters the bloodstream of the target witch. Hunters who are craft-users or seeds can use Orbo without ill effects, although their own powers are reportedly diminished while using it. Robin, a craft-user herself, declines to use Orbo because she feels it is "disgusting". As the series goes on, Robin grows increasingly uncomfortable with her role in hunting and capturing other witches. She begins to question the treatment they receive while incarcerated in the mysterious "Factory". After the discovery of "secrets of the craft," she is entrapped and attacked twice by "witch bullets". Subsequently, the STN-J is attacked, presumably for "secrets of the craft," although the Solomon attack was carried out to find what Zaizen, the director of the STN-J, was planning.

Robin begins to worry that she will become a target and grows to suspect that her partner Amon will hunt her. Eventually, Robin does become a target of Solomon and labeled a witch, becoming "hunted". In the end, Robin finds out more about her craft and that of witches than she knew at the beginning. Initially, the series appears to take a "monster of the week" approach. About halfway through the 26-episode season, the characters and the relationships between them are established and the main plot gets underway.

Media[edit]

Anime[edit]

Main article: List of Witch Hunter Robin episodes

The TV series was produced by Sunrise and Bandai Visual and directed by Shūkō Murase, with Aya Yoshinaga serving the role of chief writer, Kumiko Takahashi designing the characters and Taku Iwasaki composing the music.[2] The series originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between July 2 and December 24, 2002.[3]

The series was licensed for North American distribution by Bandai Entertainment. In October 2003, it debuted at the 3rd Annual Metreon Festival of Anime in San Francisco, followed by a Q&A and autograph session from Kari Wahlgren, who provided the voice for the title character.[4][5] It was later aired across the United States on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim late-night programming block beginning February 16, 2004 (it was given a second full run on Adult Swim in the Fall of 2004 before the broadcast rights were left to expire). It has also been aired across Canada on YTV's Bionix block from September 10, 2004. Following the closure of Bandai Entertainment in 2012, Sunrise announced at their at Otakon 2013, that Funimation has rescued the series, along with a handful of other former Bandai Entertainment titles.[6] In the United Kingdom and Ireland the series was broadcast in a daily stripped timeslot on AnimeCentral from January 5 to January 30, 2008, with an immediate rerun from January 31.

Soundtrack[edit]

The music of Witch Hunter Robin was composed by Taku Iwasaki. Both the opening and ending themes were performed by Bana (aka Chino Takayanagi). Two soundtrack CDs have been released by Victor Entertainment. The first Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score I was released on September 21, 2002. It contains twenty-three tracks, including TV edits of the opening and ending themes.[7] The second soundtrack Witch Hunter Robin Original Sound Score II was released on November 21, 2002. It also contained twenty-three tracks with a guitar version of the opening theme.[8] A shortened version of this guitar-only theme was used as the ending theme for Episode 15 "Time to Say Goodbye". A single containing the opening and ending themes and karaoke versions was released on August 21, 2002.[9]

Live-action series[edit]

On April 5, 2004, the SciFi Channel released a press release stating a listing of new shows and movies in development for the future, one of which was a live action version of Witch Hunter Robin produced by Roy Lee and Doug Davison, who were credited as the producers for the movie The Ring. No premiere date was given.[10] It was later revealed that the live action version developed by Sci-Fi had been dropped from production.[1]

Reception[edit]

The series has received many comments from staff of Anime News Network. Bamboo Dong, a columnist from the website, has stated that she cannot make enough positive comments about the series and that it is "a show that everyone must absolutely see".[11][12] She also comments that the ending "is a wonderful way to cap off the series" and that it retained the series' solid sense of action. However, she comments that the ending moved a little too fast and spent much of its time with plot revelations, missing its chance to give the series "that extra kick".[13] Carlo Santos praised the series, saying that it was a unique tale that was gorgeous and engrossing to watch and one of 2004's best adventure anime.[14] Ryan Matthews has praised the cast choices in his column, saying that the cast is well-suited to their roles, but the performances were flat. He also notes that the ADR script was filled with clumsy wording and mid-sentence stops. He comments that it seems that the script was written without trying to match the animation.[15] In his review, Zac Bertschy from Anime News Network says that the series is highly original and very well executed. Bertschy praises the sound track. He notes that the character designs fit well with series' visual style and the characters' expressions were convincing. And concluded his review with "In short, Witch Hunter Robin is this fall's anime bright spot (despite being almost entirely black and gray). This is a mature, evenly paced supernatural thriller, chock full of mystery, intrigue, and a few exciting battles for good measure. One of the best anime series of all time and certainly the best one this year".[16]

Jason Bustard from THEM Anime Reviews comments that the supernatural and spooky undercurrent in the setting would fit perfectly into The X-Files or Millennium television series. The characters are received as a "mixed bunch". The main cast is said to have "distinct and fully rendered personalities", all of which are well-done. In contrast to the review from Anime News Network, Bustard believed that the story moved at a brisk pace. Although he agreed that action fans would find the series dull and added that comedy and romance fans would not enjoy the series either.[1] Tasha Robinson of Sci Fi Channel's Sci Fi Weekly commented that it was difficult to decide whom to "root for" as the witches seemed to be insane killers, but the protagonists were "killers of a colder, more controlled stripe" and were generally unpleasant, with the exceptions of Karasuma and Zaizen. She also noted that the characters give no indication as to why they work for the STN. Robin and Amon's character designs are said to be strange. The series' setting was said to be "a fairly severe, almost oppressive gothic design" and that the color palette and the plot's focus on the occult contributed to the dark feel. The pace steeply picks up once the protagonists head into battle. It is also noted that the series' could have afforded to reveal more information earlier in the series instead of teasing the audience with mysteries; just like many other reviewers, she comments that the mysteries were worth the wait.[17]

Witch Hunter Robin placed second on a list of top anime properties for 2004's first quarter and placed sixth for the third quarter.[18][19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bustard, Jason. "Witch Hunter Robin". THEM Anime Reviews. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  2. ^ "Witch Hunter ROBIN". Bandai Visual. Archived from the original on July 31, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  3. ^ ウィッチハンターロビン (in Japanese). Sunrise. Archived from the original on December 21, 2003. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  4. ^ DMN Staff Writer. "Metreon Hosts Third Annual Festival of Anime Saturday, October 11". Digital Post-Production (Press release). Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "Bandai Entertainment Prepares for Metreon Festival of Anime". Anime News Network. September 22, 2003. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 10, 2013). "Funimations Adds Code Geass, Tales of the Abyss, Angel Links, More". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  7. ^ "Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン" (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2009.
  8. ^ "Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン" (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2009.
  9. ^ "Victor Animation Network【m-serve】 作品詳細 ウィッチハンターロビン" (in Japanese). Victor Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2009.
  10. ^ Sauriol, Patrick (April 6, 2004). "Sci Fi Channel goes supernova with new shows, series and specials". Mania.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2006. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
  11. ^ Dong, Bamboo (May 2, 2004). "Bitter like marmalade – Shelf Life". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  12. ^ Dong, Bamboo (June 21, 2004). "Column Power! – Shelf Life". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  13. ^ Dong, Bamboo (September 14, 2004). "Highlights and Skylights – Shelf Life". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  14. ^ Santos, Carlo (January 26, 2005). "Anime Highlights – 2004 Year in Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  15. ^ Matthews, Ryan (November 4, 2003). "Witch Hunter Robin – The Dub Track". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  16. ^ Bertschy, Zac (October 25, 2003). "Witch Hunter Robin DVD 1 – Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 4, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  17. ^ Robinson, Tasha (September 22, 2003). "Witch Hunter Robin". Sci Fi Weekly. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  18. ^ "ICv2 Looks at Manga Channel Shift". ICv2.com. July 7, 2004. Archived from the original on June 23, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  19. ^ "Manga Competition Heats Up". ICv2.com. October 18, 2004. Archived from the original on June 23, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2009.

External links[edit]

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