22 years ago, a cataclysmic earthquake destroyed the Kanagawa region of Japan and threw the country into chaos. The damaged region was abandoned and named "Muraji Special Economic District," more commonly known as the Lost Ground. After the earth quake, the lost ground became overrun with Alter users, those with psychic ability to change matter and create Alters with unique powers, to control the lawless land. the enforcement group HOLD was created and within it, HOLY, which was formed to combat renegade "Native Alter Users" in the Lost Ground.
None of this matters to Kazuma, a Native alter who uses his powerful altar, ShellBullet, in his quest for money and thrills.But when he runs into the Oppressive HOLY, he is forced to fight for the safety of those close to him. But soon, he will find himself fighting for ALL Alter Users in The Lost Ground.
Basic Information
Total Episodes: 26
Genres: Action
Year Published: 2001
Studio: Bandai Visual/Bones
US Distribution: Bandai Entertainment
Characters
Kazuma (16)
Japanese seiyuu: Soichiro Hoshi
Alter: ShellBullet
Being part of the small percentage of humans that was infected by the Lost Ground natural disaster, Kazuma developed an alter ability where his right arm and torso are encased in metallic armor. He survives on occasional mercenary jobs he receives from his best friend Kimishima. He lives with his younger friend Kanami in the slums of the Lost Ground. Both being orphans, Kazuma has a special bond with Kanami and his priority in life is to keep her safe. Kazuma uses his special ability to complete the missions handed to him and can leave for days on end to finish his mercenary duties. but the money is usually insufficient to keep up his livelihood with Kanami.
Kanami Yuta
Japanese seiyuu: Yukari Tamura
Age: 8
Kanami is Kazuma�s little sister figure. They both live in an abandoned clinic. Despite her young age, she seems to be taking care of Kazuma and all of their household duties. She spends most of her time working on a local farm to help support Kazuma and herself. Kanami often has dreams and nightmare of Kazuma and his ordeals especially when he is in pain or is in suffering but she doesnt know its him.
Kimishima
Japanese seiyuu: Takumi Yamazaki
Age: 17
Kimishima is also a dweller of the undeveloped Lost Ground area. He often pays visits to Kazuma and offers him odd jobs which require the use of his Alter powers and abilities. Kimishima does not possess any Alter powers so he needs Kazuma�s assistance when performing these tasks. These jobs range from fights with other Alter Users to rescue missions. The two will bicker and haggle over the payment amount but they always settle it with a game of Rock,Paper,Scissors. Kimishima is Kazuma�s closest friend besides Kanami and they are practically family since they have no other relatives in the Lost Ground.
Ryuho (17)
Japanese seiyuu: Hikaru Midorikawa
Alter: Zetsuei
As one of the elite alter users in the infamous police force HOLY, Ryuho�s main objective is to suppress, capture and reform native alter users. Ryuho has the abilty to summon a humanoid alter that is restrained in a straight jacket. Equiped with armor-piercing tentacles, his alter is deadly but displays a reserved posture when dueling with its opponents. Ryuho�s past is what drives him to be the top alter user of HOLY but it also comes with a price. This drive is fueled by anger, revenge and hatred which manifests itself in his cold and uncaring demeanor. Along with the memories of his painful past, Ryuho develops a strong disgust for Kazuma. His passion to defeat Kazuma becomes his obsession.
Scheris Adjani
Japanese seiyuu: Masayo Kurata
Age: 15
Recruited by Ryuho to be in HOLY from the undeveloped slums of the Lost Ground, Scheris is by his side constantly. She secretly loves Ryuho but the feeling isn't mutual. This unrequited love is often turned into jealousy when she sees Mimori Kiryu near Ryuho. Scheris is often high-spirited but despite her typical teenage whimsical attitude, she has a great sense of duty as a member of HOLY.
Mimori Kiryu
Japanese seiyuu: Yuko Nagashima
Age: 18
Mimori is the daughter of a wealthy investor from the mainland. Her father helps fund the organization called HOLD. She is child genius that skipped 7 grades and has already graduated from graduate school by the age of 18. As a young girl, she met Ryuho and became acquainted with the Ryu family. Her childhood romance with Ryuho is what drove her to join HOLY in hopes of reuniting with him. As someone that grew up in the mainland, she realizes her principles and ideals are not fit for the HOLD�s political agenda and the Lost Ground.
Straight Cougar (21)
Japanese seiyuu: Norio Tsukui
Alter: Radical Good Speed
Cougar is the fastest of member of HOLY in terms of speed. He has the ability to physically change the appearance of any vehicle to a super high-speed machine which is his main form of transportation. Everything about Cougar revolves around speed. His speech, demeanor and attitude are constantly in hyperactivity. He may be fast but he often gets people�s names wrong especially Mimori�s name. He also has some connection to Kazuma.
