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Canaan

Canaan
★ 6.7/10•2009•25m•16•Animation•Drama•Action & Adventure
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Two years ago, Shibuya was ravaged by a biological terrorist attack using the deadly Ua virus. Maria Osawa was saved when her father inoculated her against the virus, but is left with partial amnesia from the shock. She works as a cameraman when she reunites with a girl named Canaan in Shanghai, China. A gifted assassin with synesthesia, she is under orders from an unknown organization for a yet unspecified mission

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 4, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - Evil, Flood-Colored CityE125m

Evil, Flood-Colored City

Canaan, a covert agent with the power of synesthesia (the ability to combine senses), arrives in China just in time to save her friend, the young photojournalist Maria Osawa, from a deadly attack by the terrorist organization known as Snake. But Canaan has tenuous ties to various Snake operatives, which places Maria in peril.

Jul 4, 2009

Episode 2 - Worthless GamesE225m

Worthless Games

As Minorikawa realizes Maria has a connection to the mysterious assassin Canaan, they are attacked in downtown Shanghai by a mysterious old man and his young accomplice. But as they are on the run from the dangerous duo, Canaan comes to their rescue, provoking a dangerous revenge.

Jul 11, 2009

Episode 3 - TrivialitiesE325m

Trivialities

When Canaan kills an old man who is threatening Maria, she provokes a young mutant to murderous revenge. So as Maria and Canaan enjoy their reunion, the evil boy plots a terrifying plot to kill Canaan as penance for her sin of killing his friend. Meanwhile, Minorikawa finds the mysterious Hakko may know more than Santana will allow her to admit.

Jul 18, 2009

Episode 4 - Lingering SunsetE425m

Lingering Sunset

Rescued by her "sister" Liang-Chi, and now taking her place of power as the leader of the terrorist organization Snake, Alphard sets a trap for Canaan, luring her out into the open at a glamorous state dinner. Once there, Alphard reveals she and Canaan have more in common than Canaan ever let on.

Jul 25, 2009

Episode 5 - FriendsE525m

Friends

As Alphard makes preparations for her attack on the global anti-terrorism conference, Liang-Chi devises plans of her own. Blackmailing Yun Yun with the threat of withholding medication she needs to survive, Liang-Chi coerces her into killing Canaan, using Maria as bait. Meanwhile, Minorikawa attempts to get closer to the mysterious Hakko, despite Santana's efforts to keep them apart.

Aug 1, 2009

Episode 6 - Love & PieceE625m

Love & Piece

Minorikawa and Maria receive an invitation to attend the anti-terrorism conference, but it's only a ruse by Alphard to lure Canaan to the summit. Once there, Liang-Chi and Alphard launch their attack, sealing the world's key diplomats in an office chamber, infecting them with the Ua virus--and causing Canaan to rescue Maria, putting her own life in danger.

Aug 8, 2009

Episode 7 - GravestonesE725m

Gravestones

After the Ua virus is unleashed, infecting world leaders, the global governments have no choice but to allow Alphard to drop a bomb on the anti-terrorism conference, killing millions. But as Alphard deals with the US government, Canaan sneaks into the summit to rescue the captive Maria and stop the imminent air strike.

Aug 15, 2009

Episode 8 - VoiceE825m

Voice

After Alphard chooses Canaan over Liang-Chi, the spurned terrorist breaks off and vows to exact a terrible revenge. Meanwhile, Minorikawa confronts Santana, and is at last allowed to get answers from the mysterious Hakko. Canaan tries to adapt to the fact that she has lost her powers.

Aug 22, 2009

Episode 9 - Flowers of the PastE925m

Flowers of the Past

Canaan, Maria, Santana, Hakko, and Minorikawa head to the desert to discover the secrets of the Factory. Once there, Santana confesses his involvement in the massacre, and Hakko reacts with dangerous emotion. Possessed by jealousy and descending into madness, Liang-Chi makes a deadly attack but finds her rage thwarted by a surprising adversary.

Aug 29, 2009

Episode 10 - LossE1025m

Loss

When they enter the Factory's deepest chambers, Canaan, Maria, and the others find the diseased survivors of the horrible experiment. There, Hakko is confronted with her own horrible past, which gives Liang-Chi the advantage she needs to attack the group from within.

Sep 5, 2009

Episode 11 - See-SawE1125m

See-Saw

As Liang-Chi's subversive plan takes a deadly toll on the group, Canaan and her companions struggle to escape before more lives are lost. Meanwhile, Natsume and Alphard reveal they have a common connection to the Ua virus and the mysterious Factory. But when Liang-Chi discovers she cannot reclaim Alphard's love, she makes a tragic decision.

Sep 12, 2009

Episode 12 - The Seasonal TrainE1225m

The Seasonal Train

Alphard kidnaps both Maria and Yun Yun in an attempt to trap Canaan into a deadly confrontation. As both girls hurtle toward certain death aboard a runaway train rigged with explosives, Canaan risks a daring rescue. But when she is confronted by Alphard, she discovers a terrible secret that threatens her very soul.

Sep 19, 2009

Episode 13 - The Promised LandE1325m

The Promised Land

After saving Maria and Yun Yun from Alphard's trap, Canaan decides to end their rivalry once and for all. And when Alphard finds out Canaan's inner truth, her own existence is shattered--as is her perception of their mentor and what he meant to them both.

Sep 26, 2009

Actors

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Canaan (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Alphard Al Shua (voice)

Yoshino Nanjo

Yoshino Nanjo

Maria Oosawa (voice)

Kenji Hamada

Kenji Hamada

Minoru Minorikawa (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Siam (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Santana (voice)

Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka

Liang Qi (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Yunyun (voice)

Junko Minagawa

Junko Minagawa

Yuri Natsume (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Hakkou (voice)

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