RD Sennou Chousashitsu · Episode 8: No Friend
No Friend
2008-05-2823 min
Minamo and Sota investigate reports of ghost sightings at Minamo's school.
1Underwater Island Drive2008-04-0923 minConstruction of an artificial island is disrupted by an unexplained phenomenon known as "burning sea". Masamichi Haru is injured by burning sea during a test of early Meta-Real technology, leaving him comatose for fifty years. Now elderly and wheelchair-bound, he still hopes to solve the mystery of burning sea. His friend Eichiro Kushima now hopes to use the Meta-Real, also known as the Metal, to research the burning sea phenomenon.
2Girl2008-04-1623 minAoi Minamo is hired to be Haru's assistant. When burning sea causes a power outage that threatens life support systems on the artificial island, Minamo rushes to the electrical substation, while Haru uses his cyberbrain to dive into the Metal Network.
3Re-Dive2008-04-2323 minHaru struggles to become proficient enough at Metal diving to help Kushima's research. During his final test, he experiences braindown.
4Atoll of Desire2008-04-3023 minHaru has become an official investigator and is asked to dive into the Metal to rescue the consciousness of an Artificial Island shareholder who has experienced braindown.
5Sous Marin2008-05-0723 minMinamo searches for a pair of antique Sous-Marin sunglasses as a gift to congratulate Haru on becoming an official investigator. During the search, Minamo and Sota have a run-in with champion fighter Iron Schwartz.
6Love Letter2008-05-1423 minBecause of her lack of a cyberbrain to read online texts, Minamo must find a physical book for a book report. Her discovery reveals the true story of a lost love.
7Hand in Hand2008-05-2123 minMinamo and Haru discover a dog whose consciousness was swapped with that of his owner. They hurry to find the owner's body before it becomes too late for them to switch them back.
8No Friend2008-05-2823 minMinamo and Sota investigate reports of ghost sightings at Minamo's school.9Employment2008-06-0423 minMinamo and Sota's father shuts down the core server to minimize damage from a virus intrusion, putting his job on the line.
10Supremacy Negotiations2008-06-1123 minThose who contact a mysterious oracle in the Metal named Eliza end up with lost memories. During the investigation, Minamo realizes that Haru has been talking to none other than Eliza.
11Just Intonation2008-06-1823 minMinamo tries to help violinist Ichinose, who has been discouraged ever since Kushima suddenly quit playing violin long ago.
12Morning Without Light2008-06-2523 minMinamo meets Amy, a girl who has just received cybernetic eyes to cure her blindness, but learns that Amy is struggling to adjust to being able to see. Meanwhile, Haru is asked to investigate the disappearance of a highly sought-after artist in the Metal.
13Another Sea2008-07-0223 minHaru reminisces about his youth, from his parents' struggles with poverty that led to trouble with the yakuza, to his meeting a dolphin that inspired his fascination with the sea, and finally to his exploration of the ruins of his city, now underwater because of climate change, which led him to become a test diver for early Meta-Real experiments.
14Wave and Wind2008-07-0923 minMinamo goes for a dive in the sea. This episode is a recap of the series so far.
15Last Dinner2008-07-1623 minHaru investigates cyberbrain deterioration in a group of food connoisseurs.
16Clear Power2008-07-2323 minSota tries to train enough to defeat Holon in battle. Meanwhile, Haru investigates a case of a female android being illegally used for prostitution.
17Home Sweet Home2008-07-3023 minMinamo's family comes to visit.
18Green Rebellion2008-08-0623 minHaru, Minamo, Sota, and Holon go to a distant jungle island to investigate a mysterious background noise in the Metal. All seems well until ionization in the rainforest disrupts Holon's cyberbrain.
19Returning Water Drops2008-08-1323 minHolon collapses, and the others attempt to complete their investigation without her help.
20With These Feet2008-08-2023 minAt the jungle island, Haru realized that he can learn to walk again, and he begins to practice in secret to avoid jeopardizing his job as a Metal diver. Meanwhile, Minamo gets tested for suitability to receive a cyberbrain.
21Eternity2008-08-2723 minFollowing the success of weather particle experimentation, the Secretary-General and Jeni En want to install weather particle plants as soon as possible. Kushima is opposed to the plan, suspecting that the weather particles will cause complications that threaten the Artificial Island. Meanwhile, Sota goes on a date with Holon.
22Peaceful Death2008-09-0323 minKushima goes missing, and is later found without his cyberbrain. Brain death will occur within twelve hours, so Sota and Holon search for his cyberbrain while Haru searches the Metal for his consciousness. Meanwhile, with Kushima missing from the Trustee meeting, the Secretary-General has no choice but to approve Jeni En's motion to begin bringing the weather particle plants online.
23Human Commandments2008-09-1023 minWith help from the Secretary-General, Sota deciphers the clues to bringing Kushima's cyberbrain back online, but instead of Kushima, an emergency AI awakens. The AI explains Kushima's suspicion that the weather particles cause the burning sea phenomenon, convincing the Secretary-General to halt weather particle production until Kushima can prove his theory. However, Jeni En temporarily revokes the Secretary-General's authority with a vote of no confidence.
24Earth Law2008-09-1723 minSota breaks into the weather particle facility with help from Haru in the Metal, but before he can reach the control room where the weather particle launch can be halted, Sota must fight Jeni En.
25Last Dive2008-09-2423 minAfter the spread of weather particles, drastic weather changes occur across the planet, and the burning sea phenomenon returns. Haru decides to use the experimental deep dive suit in an attempt to make contact with Kushima.
26Real Drive2008-10-0123 minHaru makes contact with Eliza and receives Kushima's proof that the weather particles will cause worldwide disaster. Haru broadcasts the proof on the Metal, and the world's leaders quickly agree to shut down the Metal to kill the weather particle nanomachines. Kushima's consciousness then contacts Haru and explains that the ocean itself will replace the functionality of Metal via the salt water in the human body. Haru, restored to his younger self, is safely returned to the surface, where he reunites with Minamo.
2Girl2008-04-1623 minAoi Minamo is hired to be Haru's assistant. When burning sea causes a power outage that threatens life support systems on the artificial island, Minamo rushes to the electrical substation, while Haru uses his cyberbrain to dive into the Metal Network.3Re-Dive2008-04-2323 minHaru struggles to become proficient enough at Metal diving to help Kushima's research. During his final test, he experiences braindown.4Atoll of Desire2008-04-3023 minHaru has become an official investigator and is asked to dive into the Metal to rescue the consciousness of an Artificial Island shareholder who has experienced braindown.5Sous Marin2008-05-0723 minMinamo searches for a pair of antique Sous-Marin sunglasses as a gift to congratulate Haru on becoming an official investigator. During the search, Minamo and Sota have a run-in with champion fighter Iron Schwartz.6Love Letter2008-05-1423 minBecause of her lack of a cyberbrain to read online texts, Minamo must find a physical book for a book report. Her discovery reveals the true story of a lost love.7Hand in Hand2008-05-2123 minMinamo and Haru discover a dog whose consciousness was swapped with that of his owner. They hurry to find the owner's body before it becomes too late for them to switch them back.8No Friend2008-05-2823 minMinamo and Sota investigate reports of ghost sightings at Minamo's school.9Employment2008-06-0423 minMinamo and Sota's father shuts down the core server to minimize damage from a virus intrusion, putting his job on the line.10Supremacy Negotiations2008-06-1123 minThose who contact a mysterious oracle in the Metal named Eliza end up with lost memories. During the investigation, Minamo realizes that Haru has been talking to none other than Eliza.11Just Intonation2008-06-1823 minMinamo tries to help violinist Ichinose, who has been discouraged ever since Kushima suddenly quit playing violin long ago.12Morning Without Light2008-06-2523 minMinamo meets Amy, a girl who has just received cybernetic eyes to cure her blindness, but learns that Amy is struggling to adjust to being able to see. Meanwhile, Haru is asked to investigate the disappearance of a highly sought-after artist in the Metal.13Another Sea2008-07-0223 minHaru reminisces about his youth, from his parents' struggles with poverty that led to trouble with the yakuza, to his meeting a dolphin that inspired his fascination with the sea, and finally to his exploration of the ruins of his city, now underwater because of climate change, which led him to become a test diver for early Meta-Real experiments.14Wave and Wind2008-07-0923 minMinamo goes for a dive in the sea. This episode is a recap of the series so far.15Last Dinner2008-07-1623 minHaru investigates cyberbrain deterioration in a group of food connoisseurs.16Clear Power2008-07-2323 minSota tries to train enough to defeat Holon in battle. Meanwhile, Haru investigates a case of a female android being illegally used for prostitution.17Home Sweet Home2008-07-3023 minMinamo's family comes to visit.18Green Rebellion2008-08-0623 minHaru, Minamo, Sota, and Holon go to a distant jungle island to investigate a mysterious background noise in the Metal. All seems well until ionization in the rainforest disrupts Holon's cyberbrain.19Returning Water Drops2008-08-1323 minHolon collapses, and the others attempt to complete their investigation without her help.20With These Feet2008-08-2023 minAt the jungle island, Haru realized that he can learn to walk again, and he begins to practice in secret to avoid jeopardizing his job as a Metal diver. Meanwhile, Minamo gets tested for suitability to receive a cyberbrain.21Eternity2008-08-2723 minFollowing the success of weather particle experimentation, the Secretary-General and Jeni En want to install weather particle plants as soon as possible. Kushima is opposed to the plan, suspecting that the weather particles will cause complications that threaten the Artificial Island. Meanwhile, Sota goes on a date with Holon.22Peaceful Death2008-09-0323 minKushima goes missing, and is later found without his cyberbrain. Brain death will occur within twelve hours, so Sota and Holon search for his cyberbrain while Haru searches the Metal for his consciousness. Meanwhile, with Kushima missing from the Trustee meeting, the Secretary-General has no choice but to approve Jeni En's motion to begin bringing the weather particle plants online.23Human Commandments2008-09-1023 minWith help from the Secretary-General, Sota deciphers the clues to bringing Kushima's cyberbrain back online, but instead of Kushima, an emergency AI awakens. The AI explains Kushima's suspicion that the weather particles cause the burning sea phenomenon, convincing the Secretary-General to halt weather particle production until Kushima can prove his theory. However, Jeni En temporarily revokes the Secretary-General's authority with a vote of no confidence.24Earth Law2008-09-1723 minSota breaks into the weather particle facility with help from Haru in the Metal, but before he can reach the control room where the weather particle launch can be halted, Sota must fight Jeni En.25Last Dive2008-09-2423 minAfter the spread of weather particles, drastic weather changes occur across the planet, and the burning sea phenomenon returns. Haru decides to use the experimental deep dive suit in an attempt to make contact with Kushima.26Real Drive2008-10-0123 minHaru makes contact with Eliza and receives Kushima's proof that the weather particles will cause worldwide disaster. Haru broadcasts the proof on the Metal, and the world's leaders quickly agree to shut down the Metal to kill the weather particle nanomachines. Kushima's consciousness then contacts Haru and explains that the ocean itself will replace the functionality of Metal via the salt water in the human body. Haru, restored to his younger self, is safely returned to the surface, where he reunites with Minamo.
RD Sennou Chousashitsu★ 67%Synopsis
2061 AD. Fifty years have passed since mankind developed the Network society. It was anticipated that this new infrastructure would realize a utopia where people connected with each other at the level of consciousness. However, new social problems such as personal data leaks and proliferation of manipulated information began to surface. Nevertheless, people still relied on the Network to exchange information, and proved unable to opt to abandon it. In due course, a new Network realm with more effective security measures was developed. This was called Meta Real Network, usually abbreviated as "the Metal." The Metal accommodated personal memory data within protected virtual stand-alone organic cyber enclaves called bubble shells and eventually pervaded the everyday lives of people. However, people gradually learned to release and explode their instincts within the secure environment of the Metal. The unleashed instincts pushed each individual's consciousness to drown in the sea of information and to be exposed to the pressures of desire. Meanwhile, norms and regulations continued to bind their real world lives. Thus, strange friction between the two worlds began to manifest themselves as aberrations beyond the bounds of the imaginable. Experts who challenged the deep sea of the Metal to investigate and decipher such aberrations were called cyber divers. This is a story of a cyber diver, Masamichi Haru, who investigates the incidents that lie between Reality and the Metal. (Source: Production I.G)
Characters & Voice Actors
Masamichi HaruMain
Katsuji MoriJP
Minamo AoiMain
Kanae OkiJP
OperatorSupporting
Ayako KawasumiJP
Jenny YenSupporting
Naoya UchidaJP
HolonSupporting
Ayako KawasumiJP
Erica TakanamiSupporting
Hiromi TsuruJP
Yukino ItouSupporting
Ai NonakaJP
Kazune IchinoseSupporting
Nachi NozawaJP
Mei AkaoSupporting
Aiko AihashiJP
Eiichirou KushimaSupporting
Keiji FujiwaraJP
Eugene FujiwaraSupporting
Kenji HamadaJP
Youko AoiSupporting
Junko MidoriJP
Staff
Masamune ShirowCreator
Tensai OkamuraStoryboard (ep 25)
Junichi FujisakuSeries Composition
Junichi FujisakuScript (eps 1-4, 9, 14, 21-23, 25-26)
Kazuhiro FuruhashiDirector
Ryouji MasuyamaKey Animation (OP, ep 6, 8, 26)
LAST ALLIANCETheme Song Performance (ED)
LAST ALLIANCETheme Song Arrangement (ED)
ID: INVADED
Den-noh Coil
Texhnolyze
Ghost in the Shell
PSYCHO-PASS
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ergo Proxy
Noein: To Your Other Self
Serial Experiments Lain
ASTRA LOST IN SPACE
Pandora in the Crimson Shell Ghost Urn
YUREI DECO
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