Shangri-La
TV-14 2009 · 1 season · 24 eps · ★ 6.8 · Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The story of a young woman fighting for her survival in a real "urban jungle." Only 18 years old, Kuniko Hojo finds herself at the heart of the battle for humanity's future when she discovers that the government which rules Atlas intends to continue marginalising the less-privileged masses outside the tower - by force, if necessary.
Directed by Makoto Bessho · Written by Hiroshi Onogi
Networks: Chiba TV, Teletama
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Mikako Takahashi Kuniko Hojo (voice) -
Jouji Nakata Momoko (voice) -
Takahiro Sakurai Shogo Kudo (voice) -
Daisuke Hirakawa Shoichiro Hata (voice) -
Hisako Kyoda Nagiko Hojo (voice) -
Sachika Misawa Yuri Gamagori (voice) -
Makoto Ishii Kunihito Kusanagi (voice) -
Tomoko Kaneda Hiruko (voice) -
Fumihiko Tachiki Old Man Army (voice) - Y Yurie Yamashita Tomoka Yamazaki (voice)
- A Ariga Yui Mikuni (voice)
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Yuichi Nakamura Reon Imaki (voice)
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