スプリガン (2022)

Spriggan (2022) is an Original Net Animation (ONA) series based on the manga by Hiroshi Takashige, produced by david production and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi. The series premiered globally on Netflix on June 18, 2022, and consists of 6 episodes. The story revolves around an organization called "ARCAM" and its elite agents, the "Spriggans," who are tasked with protecting ancient artifacts scattered across the world, preventing their misuse. The animation combines hand-drawn and 3DCG techniques to present dynamic action scenes. The music is composed by Taisei Iwasaki, with the opening theme "Seeking the Truth" by YAHZARAH, and the ending theme "Ancient Creations" by Shing02. The series was well-received, ranking first on Netflix Japan's "Today's Top 10 TV Shows." The anime also updated its setting with modern technology like smartphones, tablets, and drones, and refreshed character equipment for a more contemporary feel. While some alterations were made to the original manga's plot, the anime maintains the core story of the protagonists' adventures and battles, as well as the protection of ancient civilization relics.