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2002
1 Season
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Witch Hunter Robin is an anime series produced by Sunrise that aired from 2002 to 2003. The show follows the story of Robin Sena, a young girl who possesses the power to control fire and has been sent to the Solomon organization in Japan to hone her abilities and aid in the capture of witches who are suspected of using magic for harm.

The show has a dark, moody atmosphere that is reminiscent of film noir, with plenty of shadowy corners and brooding characters. The animation style is highly detailed and has a somewhat realistic look to it, with muted colors and a lot of emphasis on shadows and lighting.

The characters in Witch Hunter Robin are complex and well-developed, with each one having their own unique motivations and backstories. Robin is a quiet and reserved character who struggles with her identity as a witch and the role that the Solomon organization has given her. She often questions the morality of her job, especially when she begins to uncover the true intentions of some of the organization's higher-ups.

The rest of the cast is made up of other witches and witch hunters who work alongside Robin at Solomon. Amon, one of the top hunters and Robin's partner, is a cold and calculating man who seems to have little regard for the lives of the witches he pursues. Despite this, he develops a somewhat strained relationship with Robin, and the two work together to uncover the truth behind the witches they are tasked with capturing.

The show's plot revolves around a series of witch hunts that take place in and around Tokyo. As Robin and her teammates investigate these cases, they soon realize that there is something far more sinister going on behind the scenes. They begin to uncover a plot to use witches for military purposes and must work together to stop the people responsible before it's too late.

Witch Hunter Robin is a show that explores a number of themes, including the use of power, the morality of hunting down others, and the need for acceptance and understanding. It's a show that doesn't shy away from complex ideas or dark subject matter, and it's this depth that sets it apart from other anime series of its time.

Overall, Witch Hunter Robin is a well-crafted anime series that stands the test of time. Its characters, themes, and animation style all combine to create a show that is both engaging and thought-provoking. If you're a fan of anime or just looking for an intriguing new series to check out, Witch Hunter Robin is definitely worth a watch.

Witch Hunter Robin is a series that ran for 1 seasons (27 episodes) between July 2, 2002 and on Adult Swim

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26. Time to Tell

March 31, 2004

Robin and Amon finally confront Zaizen and learn the truth about Robin's existence. To Zaizen's surprise, instead of being traumatized, Robin is instead strengthened with resolve. Now Robin and Amon must stop Zainzen's final solution for the sake of both Witches and Humans alike.

25. Redemption Day

March 30, 2004

Robin's mentor from Italy, Father Juliano, has made a sudden visit to Japan to see her. She confronts him about her real identity; who, or what, is she? Father Juliano gently revels to Robin her own true nature. Meanwhile, the STN-J Team and Nagira plan to stage an assault on the Factory.

24. Rent

March 29, 2004

With Karasuma captured by the Factory, the team mobilizes to rescue her from an uncertain faith. They secretly gather to form a plan for the dangerous mission, one where they must not only get past Zaizen's watchful eye and armed guards, but also navigate a labyrinth of rooms and corridors. As Robin works with the team, though, the Factory Researcher's words haunt her. Why did he call her the "¶Devil's Child"³?

23. Sympathy for the Devil

March 25, 2004

Zaizen is trying to develop a new type of Orbo that would allow ordinary humans to hunt Witches, but it has disturbing side effects. Amon meets with Robin but does not attack her; instead he reveals more about his orders. Dojima and Nagira follow a Factory assault van but the target is Sakaki!

22. Family Portrait

March 23, 2004

Suspicions about Zaizen's motives for Orbo leads Headquarters to cut funding by 40%. Nevertheless, Zaizen pushes ahead with his plan. Meanwhile, Robin and Nagira visit an old woman that was recently seen with Amon. When the woman is shocked to see Robin, they find out why; she has a photograph of a girl that resembles Robin in one of her bedrooms. Further investigations lead them closer to the truth behind Robin's past, as a link between genetics and Witches appears.

21. No Way Out

March 22, 2004

As Robin's powers grow, she wrestles with her old beliefs of what a Witch is. Meanwhile, Solomon Headquarters sends a powerful Hunter named Corneli after Robin. Will the secretive Amon help her this time, or will he allow Cornell to destroy her?

20. All I Really Oughtta Know

March 18, 2004

A new Hunter is killing Witches and placing origami cranes in his victims' hands with the word "¶Robin"³ on them. Robin decides to retrieve the Fragment from Nagira only to find that it's been stolen.

19. Missing

March 17, 2004

When Nagira brings in a couple to consult about the Fragment, Robin is unnerved by the woman's strange behavior. Her husband later explains that Robin resembles their missing daughter, whom they believe was Hunted by the Factory. Having being brought up without parents, the woman's reaction stirs up forgotten feelings within Robin and she begins to seek a relationship with the couple.

18. In My Pocket

March 16, 2004

Nagira learns of an artifact called "¶The Fragment of Wisdom"³; a mystical item that many Witches are now searching for. When he asks Robin about it, though, she claims no knowledge of the object. In spite of her answer, Nagira suspects that she is holding something back from him.

17. Dilemma

March 15, 2004

As Robin bides her time hiding from the Factory, she takes on two jobs: as a bike messenger for Nagira's Law Firm and as a babysitter for an unusual girl. While delivering packages one day, she spots Dojima being attacked by a Witch and his gang. After saving Dojima, she learns that the STN-J is seriously undermanned. Dojima begs Robin for help. Can Robin risk being exposed to the Factory by helping her friends at the STN-J?

16. Heal the Pain

March 11, 2004

The survivors are left picking up the pieces in the aftermath of the attack on the STN-J. With both Robin and Amon missing, the Team is seriously short-handed. Even Dojima is pressed into service as a Hunter. Try as they might, though, the strain is taking its toll. And still the question remains: what did the invaders want?

15. Time to Say Goodbye

March 10, 2004

After the most recent attacks, the Team keeps Robin under careful guard at the STN-J. The only one absent is Amon, who can't be reached. As they analyze the odd shell castings left from the attack at Robin's apartment, they find that only three people could have fired the Witch bullet at Robin. Unfortunately, the prime suspect has been dead for years. With growing uneasiness, they realize the only other person that could do this is someone very close to them all.

14. Loaded Guns

March 9, 2004

While on a case with Amon, Robin is ambushed by an unseen attacker. Later, back at the STN-J, Michael discovers that the shell casting left behind came from anti-Witch bullets. The weapon that could fire such bullets has not been used by the STN-J in five years. Who could be Hunting Robin?

13. The Eyes of Truth

March 8, 2004

Robin is surprised to learn that the Inquisitor who tested her has arrived in Japan to test a new potential Hunter. As Robin watches the Inquisitor test the candidate, Shiro Masuda, she is reminded of her own inquisition. She finds that there is a thin line between being a Hunter or a Witch. Masuda must now choose which side he will join, and accept the consequences of his decision.

12. Precious Illusions

March 4, 2004

To Michael's chagrin, a hacker has broken through his defenses and entered the STN-J's systems; a Witch's symbol is being broadcast from Robin's terminal. Meanwhile, Robin had spent the night talking to the mysterious old woman she met in the Walled City. Is she a "¶Methuselah"³, a Witch rumored to be immortal? And will Robin be able to accept what she is telling her?

11. The Soul Cages

March 3, 2004

With two policeman dead by electrocution, the STN-J is reluctantly summoned to the Walled City by the metropolitan police department. There, Robin runs into an old woman who seems to know quite a bit about the 15 year old.

10. Separate Lives

March 2, 2004

The hunters stake out Harry's restaurant, with Robin and Yurika acting as waitresses. Information has been received that the son of the owner of Harry's, who is wanted for using his powers for the yakuza, has returned to Japan from the United States.

9. Sign of the Craft

March 2, 2004

Several prominent figures in Tōkyō have been burned alive. The culprit is suspected of being a witch and having the same powers as Robin, which would make them close to being kin since a witch's power is thought to be derived from their ancestors.

8. Faith

February 27, 2004

Several recent deaths at a local hospital are attributed by the STN-J to several miraculous recoveries. The hunters investigate the hospital for a doctor who may have a witch's powers.

7. Simple-Mind

February 26, 2004

The STN-J looks into a man who was killed when his vehicle was crushed in and tossed into Tokyo Bay. The man happened to be carrying bills traced to an armoured car robbery that happened a month ago. However, with no credible suspects, the hunters can't become involved in what is currently a police matter. It isn't long, though, until the witch's power is seen first hand by the STN-J.

6. Raindrops

February 25, 2004

Using her new glasses, Robin completes a training exercise with ease. Caught in the rain on her scooter while heading home, she receives a ride from a passer-by. The next day, Robin learns that the good samaritan had died in a car crash. Wanting to find out what happened to the woman, Robin enlists the STN-J to find out.

5. Smells Like the Wandering Spirit

February 24, 2004

A witch, who has been monitored by the STN-J, has disappeared and the hunters search the homeless areas, looking in the cardboard cities for their quarry. While searching, they come across a witch who can control other people's minds.

4. Stubborn Aesthetics

February 20, 2004

After seeing Robin's inability to control her power of fire first-hand, Amon brings her a pair of glasses. Robin, however, does not want to use them and puts the glasses in her pocket while she accompanies Miho on their next case: Someone has been killing people in Yotsuga Lake Park in ways only a witch could be capable of.

3. Dancing in Darkness

February 19, 2004

A witch has been turning his live prey into desiccated corpses, sucking their life energy out of them. What is unusual is that all the victims have been witches.

2. Addicted to Power

February 18, 2004

While Robin takes in her new surroundings, she accompanies the STN-J on another hunt. Put on trial for murder, a businessman is found not guilty when no scientific proof can be given that the man actually committed a crime. However, the STN-J knows the real reason why the man was found not guilty and begin their hunt for the witch.

1. Replacement

February 17, 2004

After an unsuccessful hunt for a witch by the STN-J, notice is given to the agency that a new hunter will be joining their ranks. However, it seems that the information was received a bit late as the new hunter has already entered Japan.

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Where to Watch Witch Hunter Robin

Witch Hunter Robin is available for streaming on the Adult Swim website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Witch Hunter Robin on demand at Amazon Prime and Apple TV.