The video on the internet features two teenage boys named Nine and Twelve who call themselves "Sphinx." They challenge the police to stop them from causing destruction and mayhem across Tokyo. Despite the government's efforts, they remain elusive, leaving the public clueless about their motives. As a result, Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki is tasked with finding these terrorists. However, Nine and Twelve are not ordinary boys; they possess special abilities that allow them to manipulate technology and create chaos in Tokyo. Their actions lead to mass panic among the city's residents, making it difficult for the police to act effectively against them. Ultimately, their tragic past drives them to seek revenge on those who wronged them, leading to a devastating outcome for both Nine and Twelve and the people of Tokyo.
Episodes 1 and 2 were previewed at a screening in Los Angeles at Anime Expo on July 5, 2014. Regular broadcasting began on July 11, 2014.In an interview with Otaku USA Magazine director Shinichirou Watanabe stated that the music of Icelandic band Sigur Rós gave him visual images that inspired the series and its soundtrack. He also states that the team went to Iceland to record the music.
One of two individuals belonging to a terrorist organization called sphinx was twelve. alongside nine, he was twelve's primary partner. the two had grown up together at an institution for children cal...
Nine, also known as one of the two members of the Sphinx terrorist group, grew up in an experimental institution alongside Twelve. Despite their escape from the facility, both individuals continued to...
Lisa mishima is a reserved girl who went to high school with nine and twelve after they transferred. due to her clumsiness and shyness, she was often bullied by classmates. however, as she got to know...
A police officer who previously worked in the investigations department but now operates in the records section. Although he appears distant and unmotivated at times, when faced with critical situatio...
A police officer of the Criminal Division Section 1. He is responsible for incidents including kidnapping or hostages....
An agent from the us government who works for nest, which is part of the fbi, goes to japan to help with probes into the bombing....
A FBI special agent. He is sent to Japan from the United States government to assist in investigations regarding the Sphinx incidents....
This individual works alongside Shibazaki in the records department, assists him in solving enigmatic puzzles when they arise unexpectedly. This person possesses an easygoing demeanor and is frequentl...
Works at the police station. He borrowed Shibazakis power to resolve the incidents related to Sphinx....
An officer from the Criminal Investigation Unit's First Squad. Although they enjoy resolving criminal matters, they believe that Shibazaki was appointed for an easy role and struggle to cooperate with...
He works at the Technology Crime Division. He belongs to the life safety unit, which performs the crackdown of cyber crime....
The mother of Lisa, whom she is very protective and/or possessive of. She is scared that Lisa will also one day leave her just like Lisas father did once. She is also shown to be mentally unstable and...