1999年秋アニメ
ワイルドアームズ トワイライトヴェノム
ビィートレイン
SF西部劇アクション
1999年10月18日〜2000年3月27日（全22話）
Wild Arms: Twilight Venom is a TV anime with an original story based on the PlayStation games Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2nd Ignition, airing for 22 episodes on WOWOW from October 18, 1999 to March 27, 2000. Directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, with Koichi Mashimo serving as chief director, and produced by Bee Train. The story is set on the war-ravaged land of Filgaia. Sheyenne Rainstorm, once a legendary ARMS-user, has had his 25-year-old brain transplanted by the mysterious organization R.O.O.F into the body of a roughly 10-year-old boy, and sets off on a journey to reclaim his original body. Teaming up with a trio of treasure hunters he meets in the supposedly inescapable Alcatraz Prison, along with the scientist Kiel Aronnax, he works through a series of largely episodic stories blending a spaghetti-western atmosphere with sci-fi elements. As the series nears its end, the truth behind the legend of the goddess Lyra and the demon lord Kiawe — and the real story behind the ravaged land's 'Twilight Venom' — is gradually revealed in this sci-fi western action series.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① An original story based on the PS game Wild Arms
Built on the world of Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2nd Ignition, the anime tells a brand-new story distinct from the games themselves.
02② Protagonist Sheyenne, whose brain was transplanted into a boy's body
Sheyenne, once a 25-year-old ARMS-user, has his brain transplanted into a roughly 10-year-old prosthetic body by the mysterious R.O.O.F, and sets out to reclaim his original form.
03③ Filgaia, a ravaged world with a spaghetti-western atmosphere
Set on the ravaged land of Filgaia, the series is known for its unique blend of a western-movie atmosphere with sci-fi elements.
04④ Companions met in an inescapable prison
Sheyenne's journey begins with his encounter, in the supposedly inescapable Alcatraz Prison, with a trio of treasure-hunting girls.
05⑤ Episodic western-comedy stories in the first half
The first half centers on largely self-contained, comedy-flavored western episodes that carefully develop each character's charm.
06⑥ The truth behind the goddess Lyra and demon lord Kiawe, revealed in the finale
The true relationship between the suppression army's commander Lyra and rebel leader Kiawe, hidden behind a legend of a battle 10,000 years ago, is gradually revealed.
07⑦ Bee Train's production under chief director Koichi Mashimo and director Itsuro Kawasaki
With Koichi Mashimo as chief director and Itsuro Kawasaki directing, the series showcases Bee Train's signature shadow-rich visual style.
08⑧ Ending themes 'UNIVERSE' by TRICERATOPS and 'Hoshizora Jet' by Guitar Wolf
The ending theme changes over the course of the series: TRICERATOPS' 'UNIVERSE' for episodes 1-10, and Guitar Wolf's 'Hoshizora Jet' for episodes 11-21.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The biggest highlight is whether Sheyenne can reclaim his original body, and how the truth hidden behind the legend of the goddess Lyra and demon lord Kiawe is ultimately revealed.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
On the war-ravaged land of Filgaia, a trio of treasure-hunting girls infiltrates the supposedly inescapable Alcatraz Prison and joins forces with a large man being interrogated there — Sheyenne, who turns out to be a legendary ARMS-user whose brain was transplanted into a roughly 10-year-old boy's body by the mysterious R.O.O.F. As he and the scientist Kiel continue their journey to reclaim his original body, they draw closer to the truth hidden behind a legend from a war 10,000 years ago.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A sci-fi western action series built on the world of the PlayStation game Wild Arms. Recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy the shift from comedy-flavored, episodic stories in the first half to a serious dive into the truth behind the legend in the finale.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
The opening animation for this series features work by celebrated animators including Kenji Teraoka, Toshiyuki Inoue, and Tetsuya Nishio. The first half of the ending animation (episodes 1-11) is also known to have been handled by Production I.G. Told as an original story built on the world of the source game, the franchise also spawned a manga, Wild Arms: Hananusubito, serialized in Magazine Z.
Sheyenne Rainstorm CV: Mayumi Asano
The protagonist, once a legendary ARMS-user, whose brain has been transplanted into the body of a roughly 10-year-old boy, sending him on a journey to reclaim his original form.
Kiel Aronnax CV: Junpei Morita
A scientist who travels alongside Sheyenne, supporting him with his knowledge in various situations.
Loretta Oratorio CV: Fumiko Osaka
A woman who uses magic cards, joining Sheyenne's group after their encounter in Alcatraz Prison.
Mirabelle Graceland CV: Shigeko Fujieda
A vampire (Crimson Noble) girl, one of the trio of treasure hunters who appear from the story's opening.
Lyra Margaret CV: Kazuko Imai
The commander who led the suppression army in the war 10,000 years ago — the true identity behind the legendary 'goddess Lyra.'
Kiawe Falwind CV: Yasunori Matsumoto
The leader of an immigrant faction that opposed planetary rule — the true identity behind the legendary 'demon lord Kiawe.'
Rushieed CV: Seiji Sasaki
A character who repeatedly crosses paths with Sheyenne's group, making his presence felt wherever their journey takes them.
Isaac CV: Mitsuo Iwata
One of the figures involved in Sheyenne's journey, taking on important roles at various points in the story.
Jerusha CV: Rikako Aikawa
A character who becomes involved with Sheyenne's group along their journey, adding depth to the story.
Sabrisky CV: Tetsuo Goto
A character involved in key moments of the story, revealing the hidden circumstances of the ravaged world.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- The revelation that the legend of the goddess Lyra and demon lord Kiawe was actually fabricated is a major key to the story.
- The true reason why the meteor shower known as 'Twilight Venom' ravaged the land is also not to be missed.
- Whether Sheyenne can reclaim his original body remains a gripping question until the very end.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"Even in this body, I'm still an ARMS-user." — Sheyenne's line showing his unwavering pride, even trapped in a boy's body.
"I won't stop until I get my real body back." — a line symbolizing the protagonist's resolve to keep traveling.
"Legends are just stories someone made up, after all." — a meaningful line hinting at the truth behind the legend of the goddess and demon lord.
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