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Venus Versus Virus (ヴィーナス ヴァーサス ヴァイアラス, Vīnasu Vāsasu Vaiarasu)[a] is a Japanese manga series created by Atsushi Suzumi which was first serialized on June 27, 2005 in MediaWorks' shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Comic Gao!. The manga ended serialization in Dengeki Comic Gao! on February 27, 2008 due to the magazine's discontinuation, but the manga continued serialization in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine Dengeki Daioh between March 21 and July 26, 2008. Eight bound volumes have been released by ASCII Media Works in Japan. The manga has been licensed for English language distribution by North American–based company Seven Seas Entertainment; the first volume was released in July 2007.[3] Later, a drama CD was created based on the manga series in October 2006. The series has since been adapted into an anime produced by Studio Hibari that aired in Japan between January and March 2007 on BS-i, consisting of twelve episodes.
| Venus Versus Virus | |
Lucia on the cover of Venus Versus Virus manga volume 1 | |
| ヴィーナス ヴァーサス ヴァイアラス (Vīnasu Vāsasu Vaiarasu) | |
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| Genre | |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Atsushi Suzumi |
| Published by | ASCII Media Works |
| English publisher | |
| Magazine | Dengeki Comic Gao! (former) Dengeki Daioh |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | June 27, 2005 – July 26, 2008 |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Shinichiro Kimura |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Yasunori Yamada |
| Music by | Hikaru Nanase |
| Studio | Studio Hibari |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | TBS |
| English network | |
| Original run | January 11, 2007 – March 29, 2007 |
| Episodes | 12 |
Venus Versus Virus revolves around the life of two teenage girls named Sumire Takahana and Lucia Nahashi, who met when Sumire discovered Lucia's mysterious secret as a member of the Venus Vanguard, a group led by Lucia's adoptive father Soichiro which hunts demons called "Viruses". Now, while accepting jobs from people who find the Venus Vanguard brochure they fight off the "Viruses", while seeking the demons' true origins and motives as Lucia finds that Sumire is a lot more useful than she seems.
Venus Versus Virus began as a manga series first serialized on June 27, 2005 in the shōnen magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! published by MediaWorks. On February 27, 2008, the manga ended serialization in Dengeki Comic Gao!, but continued serialization in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine Dengeki Daioh between March 21 and July 26, 2008.[4] Eight bound volumes have been released in Japan by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Comics label. The manga has since been licensed in America by Seven Seas Entertainment with the first volume released in July 2007.[3]
Venus Versus Virus has also been published in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media,[5] in South Korea by Samyang Publish Company,[6] in Italy by J-Pop Edizioni,[7] in France by Soleil Productions,[8] in Spain by Norma Editorial,[9] in Vietnam by Kim Dong Publishing House,[10] and in Germany by Carlsen Verlag.[11]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN | |
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| 1 | December 17, 2005[12] | 4-8402-3291-1 | July 2007[3] | 978-1-933164-48-9 | |
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| 2 | April 27, 2006[13] | 4-8402-3440-X | October 2007[3] | 978-1-933164-49-6 | |
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| 3 | October 27, 2006[14] | 4-8402-3628-3 | March 2008[3] | 978-1-933164-90-8 | |
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| 4 | January 27, 2007[15] | 978-4-8402-3744-4 | June 2008[3] | 978-1-933164-93-9 | |
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| 5 | April 27, 2007[16] | 978-4-8402-3867-0 | October 2008[3] | 978-1-934876-17-6 | |
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| 6 | November 27, 2007[17] | 978-4-8402-4133-5 | June 2009[3] | 978-1-934876-52-7 | |
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| 7 | March 3, 2008[18] | 978-4-8402-4247-9 | October 2009[3] | 978-1-934876-63-3 | |
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| 8 | September 27, 2008[19] | 978-4-04-867316-7 | March 2010[3] | 978-1-934876-71-8 | |
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A drama CD based on the manga series was first released in Japan on October 25, 2006 produced by Frontier Works. The CD contained five tracks and the voice cast was different from that used in the anime adaptation.[20] A second drama CD was released on April 4, 2007 produced by Lantis.[21]
An anime television series adaptation was animated by Studio Hibari, directed by Shinichiro Kimura, and aired in Japan between January 11 and March 29, 2007 on the BS-i network, containing twelve episodes. The anime was made available in November 2007 on Anime Network's Video on demand setup. The anime was originally licensed by ADV Films for distribution in North America, but in July 2008, the anime became one of over thirty ADV titles transferred to Funimation Entertainment.[22] ADV Films had also licensed Venus Versus Virus for release in Germany, but the DVDs were put on hold.[23][24] MVM Entertainment released the TV series on region 2 DVD on May 30, 2022 in the original NTSC format, in the UK.
| # | Title | Original air date | ||
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| 01 | "Innocent Invitation" "Aoi Sasoi" (アオイ サソイ) | January 11, 2007 | ||
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The Venus Vanguard gets a request from a new client about a strange shadow that may be the cause of some recent disappearances. When Lucia and Sumire try to fight it, Lucia soon discovers that she will need Sumire's help more than she thought. | ||||
| 02 | "Divergent World" "Ikei Sekai" (イケイ セカイ) | January 18, 2007 | ||
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While tests are performed to help Sumire control her Berserker power, she begins to wish that her life was back to normal. When confronted by a Virus at school, she has no choice but to find some way to defeat it. | ||||
| 03 | "Request Indication" "Irai Kehai" (イライ ケハイ) | January 25, 2007 | ||
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A young girl come to the Venus Vanguard to request help after her brother starts acting cold toward her. Suspecting the cause being a Virus, Lucia and Sumire go to her house to investigate. | ||||
| 04 | "Dizzying Meeting" "Memai Deai" (メマイ デアイ) | February 1, 2007 | ||
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The story of when Sumire first met Lucia is explained. Once being told everything by Lucia, Sumire ends up joining the Venus Vanguard to help to exterminate them. | ||||
| 05 | "Distant Messenger" "Tōi Tsukai" (トオイ ツカイ) | February 8, 2007 | ||
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A new enemy named Luca appears, and she is different from a typical Virus; for one, the anti-virus bullets are not effective on her. Luca attacks Yoshiki at the park, which causes Sumire to turn the gun on herself to unleash Berserker. | ||||
| 06 | "Bitter Damage" "Nigai Higai" (ニガイ ヒガイ) | February 15, 2007 | ||
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Guy, a new foe stronger than Luca appears and Lucia tries to stop him, but gets severely injured in the process. Later, Lucia tries again, but is losing until Sumire comes to help. | ||||
| 07 | "Deep Feelings" "Fukai Omoi" (フカイ オモイ) | February 22, 2007 | ||
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As Lucia recovers from her fight with Guy, Soichiro reminisces about the past. The story begins eighteen years ago when Soichiro was with Lucia's parents before she was born. | ||||
| 08 | "Dark Wish" "Kurai Negai" (クライ ネガイ) | March 1, 2007 | ||
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Lucia starts to act cold towards Sumire and acts on her own, going after Guy, but is caught in a trap when Luca interferes. | ||||
| 09 | "Sweet Aroma" "Amai Nioi" (アマイ ニオイ) | March 8, 2007 | ||
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Sumire's and Lucia's birthday, both on July 7, is coming up, and at first Lucia does not want to celebrate her birthday. Lucia ultimately gives in and starts learning with Sumire on how to bake a cake. Meanwhile, Sumire's and Yoshiki's relationship develops further. | ||||
| 10 | "Mistaken Objective" "Gokai Nerai" (ゴカイ ネライ) | March 15, 2007 | ||
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Yoshiki and Sumire start to hang out more together, and Sumire believes him to be a very kind person. However, Lucia believes he has an ulterior motive. | ||||
| 11 | "Intent to Sacrifice" "Gisei Satsui" (ギセイ サツイ) | March 22, 2007 | ||
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Yoshiki disappears and Sumire tries to search for him alone, but is initially unsuccessful. Soichiro and Laura come back and they leave with Lucia to try to find Sumire before Lucif gets to her. | ||||
| 12 | "White Future" "Shiroi Mirai" (シロイ ミライ) | March 29, 2007 | ||
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After a short fight between Lucia and her father Lucif, Lucia initially concedes defeat when she is told she will be able to see her mother. However, the power of her eye shows her the truth behind what happened in the past and Lucia vows to destroy her father. | ||||
The anime's opening theme is "Bravin' Bad Brew" by Riryka, and the ending theme is "Shijun no Zankoku" by Yousei Teikoku. The anime's original soundtrack contains background music composed by Hikaru Nanase. The soundtrack was released on April 25, 2007.[25] A vocal CD, containing songs and monologues by four of the voice actresses from the anime, was released on March 21, 2007.[26]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Awake" | 1:38 |
| 2. | "Bravin' Bad Brew (TV size)" | 1:30 |
| 3. | "Key and Door" | 1:40 |
| 4. | "Lucia" | 1:52 |
| 5. | "Shoot Virus" | 1:38 |
| 6. | "Heart of Pain" | 1:49 |
| 7. | "Tense" | 1:39 |
| 8. | "Sumire I" | 1:54 |
| 9. | "School Life" | 1:26 |
| 10. | "Classmates" | 1:18 |
| 11. | "Repletion Time" | 1:15 |
| 12. | "Innocent Venus" | 1:07 |
| 13. | "Venus Vanguard" | 1:53 |
| 14. | "Full of Interest" | 1:03 |
| 15. | "A Tomboy" | 1:12 |
| 16. | "Tension" | 1:22 |
| 17. | "Malicious" | 1:13 |
| 18. | "Divert I" | 0:09 |
| 19. | "Divert II" | 0:08 |
| 20. | "Temptation to Death" | 1:51 |
| 21. | "Virus Attack I" | 1:52 |
| 22. | "Shut Mind" | 1:56 |
| 23. | "Deep Sorrow" | 2:12 |
| 24. | "An Ominous Presentiment" | 1:48 |
| 25. | "An Anxiety Melody" | 2:07 |
| 26. | "Discord" | 1:08 |
| 27. | "The Dark Invasion" | 1:31 |
| 28. | "Virus Attack II" | 1:55 |
| 29. | "Symptom Awaking" | 1:54 |
| 30. | "Crime of Innocence" | 1:43 |
| 31. | "An Affair" | 1:54 |
| 32. | "Sumire II" | 1:47 |
| 33. | "It Embraces by Love" | 1:58 |
| 34. | "The Mother's Memory" | 1:16 |
| 35. | "Sweet Scent" | 1:42 |
| 36. | "Deceive" | 1:51 |
| 37. | "Death Gaze" | 1:37 |
| 38. | "Obstruct Operation" | 1:51 |
| 39. | "A Wirepuller" | 1:11 |
| 40. | "A Crisis" | 1:37 |
| 41. | "Miss You…" | 1:19 |
| 42. | "The Lost World" | 1:22 |
| 43. | "Shijun no Zankoku (TV size) (至純の残酷 (TV size), lit. "Cruelty of Pureness")" | 1:31 |
| Total length: | 66:17 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Watashi ga Iru Sekai (私がいる世界, lit. "My World")" (Performed by Ayahi Takagaki) | 1:09 |
| 2. | "inner world" (Performed by Ayahi Takagaki) | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Watashi ni Dekiru koto... (私にできること…, lit. "I Can...")" (Performed by Minori Chihara) | 1:31 |
| 4. | "Only Lonely Rain" (Performed by Minori Chihara) | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Madamada ne (マダマダね)" (Performed by Ayumi Tsuji) | 1:00 |
| 6. | "Girls Versus Chocolate! (ガールズ ヴァーサス チョコレート!)" (Performed by Ayumi Tsuji) | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Itsumo Soba ni Iru kara ne (いつも側にいるからね, lit. "Because I'm Always With You)" (Performed by Sakura Nogawa) | 0:51 |
| 8. | "Yuuyake-iro ga Yondeiru (夕焼け色が呼んでいる, lit. "The Color Called 'Sunset'")" (Performed by Sakura Nogawa) | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Tomo ni Ayumitai (ともに歩みたい, lit. "Let's Walk Together")" (Performed by Ayahi Takagaki and Minori Chihara) | 1:30 |
| 10. | "Yami no Kagi Hikari no Tobira (闇の鍵 光の扉, lit. "Key of Darkness, Door of Light")" (Performed by Ayahi Takagaki and Minori Chihara) | 3:09 |
| Total length: | 24:52 | |
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