Charlotte: remember the Jun Maeda anime that left its mark on fans

Rafael Shinzo
My name is Rafael Alves, known as Rafael Shinzo. I have a background in Japanese pop culture and created AnimeNew in 2009 with the mission of providing reliable coverage...

Ten years ago, Charlotte hit Japanese screens and quickly won over fans of dramatic and supernatural anime. Created by Jun Maeda , known for landmark works such as Angel Beats , CLANNAD , and Kamisama ni Natta Hi , the series surprised by delivering a fresh plot, without relying on a previous manga or light novel.

PA Works the studio behind Another and Angel Beats ) produced the anime, directed by Yoshiyuki Asai . Maeda not only wrote the story but also composed the music alongside the band Anant-Garde Eyes , reinforcing the work's unique atmosphere.

Plot and characters

In an alternate world, a small group of teenagers awaken superpowers upon reaching puberty. To deal with the challenges of these abilities, the Hoshinoumi Academy . Among them is Yuu Otosaka , who possesses the gift of temporarily "possessing" others for five seconds. However, his life changes completely after meeting Nao Tomori , revealing secrets that could expose all users of special powers.

Launch and impact

The anime premiered in Japan on July 4, 2015 , and in Brazil, it was officially shown on Crunchyroll . Blending drama, action, and emotion, Charlotte remains one of Maeda and PA Works' most memorable productions to this day.

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