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Written by Robinson Haruhara Original run 2010 – 2015 Written by Robinson Haruhara First episode date 9 January 2013 Networks TV Tokyo, AT-X | 7.5/10 MyAnimeList Demographic Shōnen Volumes 4 Published by Kodansha Director Yutaka Yamamoto Genres Comedy, Fantasy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Similar Aiura, Kotoura‑san, Symphogear, Valvrave the Liber, Ai Mai Mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senyu (戦勇。, Sen'yū.) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Robinson Haruhara. It was adapted into an anime television series in 2013. A second season was announced for the summer of 2013.
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Plot
1000 years ago, the Demon King caused a great amount of trouble for the human realm, but was sealed by the legendary hero Creasion. Now in the present, a large hole has appeared in the world, from which a large number of demons have emerged. The King has ordered the 75 probable descendants of the original hero to destroy the demons and save the world. Senyu follows the story of Alba, hero number 45, and his quest to save the world. Along the way he is accompanied by Royal Soldier Ross, who is less than helpful. The plot contains a number of twists and turns, fitting the screwball nature of the manga/anime, including Alba teaming up with the Demon King herself, a pink haired young girl, and demons like Janua Ein to defeat the renegade demons responsible for the holes in the world.
Characters
The main character in the first two chapters. Alba is the 45th hero sent out by the king to stop the demon lord, and travels around with the soldier Ross, whom usually physically abuses him. He often acts as the straight man in tsukkomi routines.
Ross is the soldier that was sent out with the 45th hero Alba to stop the Demon Lord. He often physically abuses Alba for comedic purposes and the two usually engage in tsukkomi.
Ruki is the Third Demon Lord. She is several hundred years old, but only became the new Demon Lord ten years ago, so identifies as being ten years old. While trying to make popcorn, she accidentally released all the monsters onto the human world, and is currently traveling around to bring back the twelve great demons.
The 23rd hero sent out by the King to stop the Demon Lord. He at first appears evil, attempting to kill the ten year old Ruki, but in fact is a big softie. The Princess has a major crush on him. In later chapters, he becomes the head butler of the castle, then the first-year teacher of the Hero Academy
An old man who acts as Foyfoy's designated knight, before the later attempted to murder the former. He has a massive loli complex, being one of the greatest loli masters in the world. He has a massive crush on Ruki.
One of the twelve demons that Ruki is searching for. Janua has super strength, and admires ninjas, to the point of making fake ninjustsu moves. He is very carefree and childish. His best friend is Samejima, as well as a cat. In later chapters, he becomes a tomato farmer in the demon realm with the palace's former head butler.
Manga
Senyuu is a web manga, serialized in the Japanese video sharing website Niconico, its name is a portmanteau of Senshi Yuusha which means Soldier Hero, it spawned many spinoffs, like a remake printed version of the first and second volumes Senyuu. Main Quest - Dai Isshou and Senyuu. Main Quest - Dai Nishou, a spinoff manga set in a parallel alternate universe Senyuu. JUMP SQUARE (Senyuu SQ), and a couple of Oneshots, Senyuu. - Alba・Ross-hen Minato Machi no Eiyuu included in the BD release, and Senyuu. - Foyfoy・Rudolf-hen Mogura to Oashisu a doujinshi released by the author, both serve as prequels to the main storyline, following the stories of how each of Alba and Ross, and Foyfoy and Rudolf met.
Anime
An anime television series directed by Yutaka Yamamoto and produced by Liden Films and Ordet aired between January 8 and April 2, 2013. The opening theme is "THE MONSTERS" by JAM Project and the ending theme is "Believe -Eien no Link-" (Believe〜永遠のLink〜) by JAM Project.