About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. Ostentation of Peace and Quiet
Aired 1 April 2003 • 25 min
2. We Are Not For Destruction
Aired 8 April 2003 • 25 min
3. The Arrow Freed
Aired 15 April 2003 • 25 min
4. On the Drifted Ground
Aired 22 April 2003 • 25 min
5. Magnificent Approach
Aired 29 April 2003 • 25 min
6. Experimental City
Aired 6 May 2003 • 25 min
7. Purple Destiny
Aired 13 May 2003 • 25 min
8. Rise and Fall of Tokugawa
Aired 20 May 2003 • 25 min
9. Charmed Soul
Aired 27 May 2003 • 25 min
10. Rewritten Memory
Aired 3 June 2003 • 25 min
11. Sweet Gloom
Aired 10 June 2003 • 25 min
12. Blind Spot
Aired 17 June 2003 • 25 min
13. Naive Passion
Aired 24 June 2003 • 25 min
14. A Lonely Shooting Star
Aired 1 July 2003 • 25 min
15. Denizens of Paradise
Aired 8 July 2003 • 25 min
16. Similar Calibers
Aired 15 July 2003 • 25 min
17. Exodus to Light
Aired 22 July 2003 • 25 min
18. Same Bed, Different Dreams
Aired 29 July 2003 • 25 min
19. Drift in the Current
Aired 5 August 2003 • 25 min
20. Desire and Destiny
Aired 12 August 2003 • 25 min
21. Frozen Flame
Aired 19 August 2003 • 25 min
22. Rhapsody
Aired 26 August 2003 • 25 min
23. Far Away Dawn
Aired 2 September 2003 • 25 min
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!
24. The Awakening Evil
Aired 9 September 2003 • 25 min
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.
25. Collection Time
Aired 16 September 2003 • 25 min
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...!
26. The Upcoming New Era
Aired 23 September 2003 • 25 min
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.