07 Ghost is a fantasy anime based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara.
Picture: - Teito Klein (Front)
Ayanami (Back)
The story follows Teito Klein, an orphaned boy captured by the Barsburg empire after the fall of his own country, and made a slave. He is eventually enrolled into Barsburg's Military Academy due to his ability to use "Zaiphon," a rare type of supernatural power, and is considered a star pupil by the chairman, Miroku.
Teito is an amnesiac and remembers nothing of his life before his days as a slave, or a student at the Academy, aside from his mysterious and rather repetitive dreams. But after the passing of his graduation exam, and an unexpected turn of events, including Chief of Staff Ayanami's connection to his past, and the true meaning of one of his dreams finally coming to light, Teito finds himself on the run.
After helplessly wandering, Teito is found, brought to the Barsburg Church, and granted sanctuary, a law that protects even criminals from the military forces.
He later discovers his saviors to be Bishops of the church, as well as the history of the "Seven Guardian Ghosts," and from there, the path to fully uncovering his past and discovering his purpose begins.
I've just recently completed the series' first season, and am proud to say that I was more than satisfied. 07 Ghost's overall theme is that of mystery and fantastic discovery, as Teito struggles to comprehend his life's meaning, and the wishes presented by the ghosts of his past through dreams and visions.
I am still going through the manga, and excited about the series' return for a second season in early 2010!
The Manga first appeared in the monthly shōjo manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum published by Ichijinsha, November 25, 2005, and is still running.
The Anime Adaptation of 07-Ghost was produced by Studio DEEN and premiered in April 2009.
