Chrono Crusade (2003–2004)

The Roaring 20's a time of prosperity. Jazz is king, the Mob rules the streets, and Demons are running a mock. Enter Sister Rosette Christopher, of the Order of Magdaline, an elite group ... See full summary »

Stars:

Tomoko Kawakami, Akira Ishida, Greg Ayres

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tomoko Kawakami	...	Rosette Christopher (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Akira Ishida	...	Chrono (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Greg Ayres	...	Chrono (24 episodes, 2003-2004)
Hilary Haag	...	Sister Rosette Christopher (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Saeko Chiba	...	Azmaria Hendric (22 episodes, 2003-2004)
Shou Hayama	...	Ewan Remington (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jessica Boone	...	Azmaria Hendric (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Yoshiko Sakakibara	...	Kate Valentine (20 episodes, 2003-2004)
Junko Minagawa	...	Joshua Christopher (16 episodes, 2003-2004)
Michiko Neya	...	Satella Harvenheit (15 episodes, 2004)
Kazuhiko Inoue	...	Aion (14 episodes, 2004)
Tiffany Grant	...	Satella Harvenheit (14 episodes, 2004)
Natsuko Kuwatani	...	Florette Harvenheit (12 episodes, 2003-2004)
Monica Rial	...	Florette 'Fiore' Harvenheit (5 episodes, 2004)

Storyline

The Roaring 20's a time of prosperity. Jazz is king, the Mob rules the streets, and Demons are running a mock. Enter Sister Rosette Christopher, of the Order of Magdaline, an elite group out to destroy the evil. Along with her faithful companion and contractor Chrono, a devil, they go on wild gun slinging adventures. But Rosette's ultimate quest is to find her little brother Joshua, who was kidnapped by Lord Aion. Can Rosette save her brother?

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Plot Keywords:

mob | demon | 1920s | machine gun | witch | 

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Taglines:

They're on a Highway to Hell!

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

ADV Films [us] Official site [jp]

Country:

Japan

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

21 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Крестовый поход Хроно

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fuji TV, Gonzo, Gospel

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Order of Magdalene was an actual order in the 17th and 18th Century

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Goofs

Rosette and Chrono go on a mission in a casino on the Las Vegas Strip, but the first casino on the Strip wasn't built until 1931, several years after the story is set.

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Quotes

Sister Kate Valentine: That girl, truly believed, even though she contracted with a devil. She always followed the teaching of mercy. I believe Rosette's soul was the most virtuous spirit that I will ever know.

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Soundtracks

"Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line"
(Wings are the Pleasure Line)
Music and Lyrics by Noriyasu Agematsu
Performance by Aki Halake

User Reviews

Nun with guns, how can you go wrong?

Well like my title suggests, this anime has a nun with guns. Correction numerous nuns with guns. Also this has nothing to do with the Chrono Trigger/Cross games. Heck it's nothing near it unless the new games feature a nun with a gun. Sorry just saying that phrase is fun because it's so unlikely. Also a note I have only watched the Japanese version so my review is only looking at that part of it. But that is the great thing about DVDs right? You can watch it in 2 languages! This is set in 1928 AD in the United States, mostly New York and San Fransisco are mentioned. But I was surprised enough that it was actually set in the States, a lot of anime isn't is all I am saying.

The main characters are Rosette Christopher and her (caddy) friend Chrno (Chrono depending on which version you are used to). Rosette is apart of the Magadalan order who battle demons that are terrorizing everything. But there is something that the public doesn't know about the Order and that is that there is a demon that is working in the Order. Of course this demon isn't bad, but he was and he is trying to atone for his sins.

Rosette is looking for her younger brother Joshua, so Rosette and Chrno are on a journey to find where her brother is. They meet interesting characters along the way well some are interesting and some are annoying as hell *cough* Azmaria *cough* Chrono Crusade is enjoyable but short considering it is only 24 episodes long. It has its funny parts but also its serious parts. I was crying so badly while watching the last 3 episodes one after another. It was a snowballing effect and really pulled at my heart strings.

I give Chrono Crusade a 3 and a half out of 5. I would give it a 4 but the problem with filler episodes when it's only 24 episodes is terrible. Overall story is nice, the background music is so fitting and the voicing apart from Azmaria's is nice to listen to.

So give this anime a try, if I didn't get you with my title then hopefully I convinced you with my review. And just one more push, I mean really how often are you able to watch something with a nun with guns anyways?