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Dantalian no Shoka

Synopsis: Six months after the death of his eccentric grandfather, Lord Hugh Anthony Disward, or simply Huey, inherits an estate full of secrets, but must first take custody of the Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian, an archive of forbidden knowledge, as well as looking after an enigmatic girl called Dalian. Upon settling into the mansion, Huey soon finds himself embroiled in a plot of rivalry and revenge, when an adversary of his grandfather's, responsible for his grandfather's death, turns up with a Ghost Book that Wesley tried to seal. With the help of Dalian, who turns out to be the living library itself, Huey finds himself in a world of mystery and danger, where cursed books and the secrets of the past threaten not only his life, but also the order of the hidden knowledge they must protect. Together, they navigate challenges and revelations, forming an unusual partnership as they unravel the mysteries surrounding the ghost books.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
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Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Dantalian no Shoka
- Anime Name in Japanese: ダンタリアンの書架
- Anime Name in English: The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
- Other names: Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian, Dantalian's Bookshelf
Production information
- Producers: TV Tokyo, Kadokawa Shoten, Kadokawa Pictures Japan, KlockWorx, NTT Docomo, Dwango
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Gainax
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 12
- Date: July 16, 2011 to October 1, 2011
- Genres: Action, mystery, supernatural
- Subjects: Detective, Historical
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.22
- Popularity: 152,365
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Dantalian no Shoka" is based on a series of light novels written by Gakuto Mikumo and illustrated by G-Yuusuke.
- The anime premiered in 2011 and had a total of 12 episodes.
- The main character, Dalian, is known for being the guardian of the Mystical Library of Dantalian, which contains forbidden books known as "Ghost Books".
- The story is set in the 1920s, shortly after World War I.
- The series mixes elements of mystery, fantasy and the supernatural, while exploring philosophical and literary themes.
Main Characters
- Dalian
- Disward Hugh Anthony
- Flamberge
- Raziel
- Shoka no shoujo
- Sauer Keynes Camilla
- Kamhout Hal
- Dickinson Paula
- We
- Hello
Summary and events
- After the death of his eccentric grandfather, Lord Hugh Anthony Disward, known as Huey, inherits a mysterious manuscript and a young girl called Dalian.
- In order to inherit the mansion and its possessions, Huey must become the guardian of the Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian, a repository of forbidden knowledge.
- Dalian, an enigmatic girl, accompanies Huey, possessing a deep knowledge of livricídios and Phantom Books.
- When a rival of Huey's grandfather appears with a dangerous Phantom Book, Dalian and Huey must work together to neutralize the threat.
- Huey discovers that Dalian is in fact the materialization of the Bibliotheca Mystica, carrying the knowledge of the ghostly books.
- Wielding the key entrusted to him by Dalian, Huey unlocks the mysteries and secrets encoded in the pages of the Phantom Books.
- From that point on, Huey and Dalian form a peculiar partnership, solving puzzles and confronting the dangers that the Phantom Books bring to the world.
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Meaning of Dantalian no Shoka
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ダンタリアンの書架
- ダンタリアン - Dantalian
- の - in
- 書架 - library
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