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Release Year2000
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Animation
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStrange Dawn
About Strange Dawn
Yuko and Eri are two normal girls who are sucked into the alternate world filled with tiny people. The people of this mysterious world sees them as their "Great Protectors" who can protect their land in a time of strife. The two girls set out on a mission with a group of warriors from the village to find out how they were brought here and how might they return home. However, there is a war brewing and these two Great Protectors are the political tool that every faction lusts for to rally the people to their side.
Directed by —, Strange Dawn leans on a strong ensemble — Kaori Shimizu, Shouko Enomoto, Kumi Sakuma — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about sci-fi & fantasy titles of 2000.
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