E's Otherwise (2003)
E's is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and drawn by Satoru Yuiga. It was originally serialized in Monthly GFantasy from 1997 through 2005, and later published in 16 tankōbon volumes by Square Enix from March 18, 2003 to February 27, 2010. The series focuses on Kai Kudou, an "Esper", who is recruited by an organization called Ashurum to become a soldier to purportedly save other psychics from regular humans. After a mission in Gald goes wrong, Kai finds himself living with a man named Yuuki and his adopted sister Asuka. As he learns more about Ashurum, Kai finds himself wondering what their true goals are, and worrying about his ill sister, who is under Ashurum's care. The series was adapted into a twenty-six episode anime series entitled E's Otherwise by Studio Pierrot. It debuted in Japan on April 1, 2003 on TV Tokyo; the final episode aired on September 23, 2003. Two light novels and three drama CDs related to the series have also been released in Japan. Broccoli Books licensed the manga series for English-language publication in North America in 2006. ADV Films licensed the anime series for North American broadcast and distribution, with the English dubbed version of the series airing on Anime Network.
E's Otherwise: Season 1 - 26 Episode s
1x1 - Ostentation of Peace and Quiet
April 1, 2003
1x2 - We Are Not For Destruction
April 8, 2003
1x3 - The Arrow Freed
April 15, 2003
1x4 - On the Drifted Ground
April 22, 2003
1x5 - Magnificent Approach
April 29, 2003
1x6 - Experimental City
May 6, 2003
1x7 - Purple Destiny
May 13, 2003
1x8 - Rise and Fall of Tokugawa
May 20, 2003
1x9 - Charmed Soul
May 27, 2003
1x10 - Rewritten Memory
June 3, 2003
1x11 - Sweet Gloom
June 10, 2003
1x12 - Blind Spot
June 17, 2003
1x13 - Naive Passion
June 24, 2003
1x14 - A Lonely Shooting Star
July 1, 2003
1x15 - Denizens of Paradise
July 8, 2003
1x16 - Similar Calibers
July 15, 2003
1x17 - Exodus to Light
July 22, 2003
1x18 - Same Bed, Different Dreams
July 29, 2003
1x19 - Drift in the Current
August 5, 2003
1x20 - Desire and Destiny
August 12, 2003
1x21 - Frozen Flame
August 19, 2003
1x22 - Rhapsody
August 26, 2003
1x23 - Far Away Dawn
September 2, 2003
The Guerrillas attack ASHURUM, only to lose horribly. When Kai arrives, he does battle with Kyou, and manages to defeat him, but almost loses control in the process. Meanwhile, Hikaru's connection to her brother takes a turn for the worst when she tries to reach out to him and is quelled by Dr. Chigaya. Elsewhere, ASHURUM begins to move into Gald to rebuild buildings according to Eiji's plan!
1x24 - The Awakening Evil
September 9, 2003
In an attempt to get Hikaru back from ASHURUM, Kai confronts Eiji, who tells Kai about his shocking past! Meanwhile, Hitomi pays a visit to Dr. Asakura to discuss Eiji's plan.
1x25 - Collection Time
September 16, 2003
As Kai and Shen-Lon make their escape from ASHURUM, Yuuki, Asuka, and Maria are confronted by an angry Kyou! Meanwhile, Eiji's plan is put through a test run...!
1x26 - The Upcoming New Era
September 23, 2003
Kai attempts to get Hikaru back and must fight Maxim and Eiji to do it. Meanwhile, Shen-Lon is determined to retrieve Shin-Lu and restore her memories.