Charlotte (2015)
Anime series · 13 episodes · P.A.WORKS
ComedyDramaRomanceSci-FiSupernatural
P.A.WORKS' 2015 series, Charlotte, blends comedy, drama, and sci-fi supernatural elements. It follows Yuu Otosaka, a high school student secretly using his unique power, until he encounters Nao Tomori. Their meeting draws him into a world of other super-powered teens, revealing the broader implications of their abilities.
Charlotte screencaps & stills
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Charlotte in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Charlotte explores a world where a small fraction of adolescents manifest supernatural abilities during puberty. The narrative centers on Yuu Otosaka, a high school student who secretly exploits his unique power to navigate his daily life, maintaining a seemingly ordinary existence. His quiet routine is disrupted by the sudden appearance of Nao Tomori, a determined and observant girl.
Nao's arrival fundamentally alters Yuu's isolated world. Their encounter forces him to confront the reality of other super-powered individuals and the hidden dangers they face. The story is driven by their efforts to manage these abilities and protect those who possess them, as the fate of all power-users hangs in the balance.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- P.A.WORKS
- Story
- Key
- Character design
- Kanami Sekiguchi
- Music
- Jun Maeda
- Voice
- Kouki Uchiyama as Yuu Otosaka
- Voice
- Ayane Sakura as Nao Tomori
- Voice
- Daichuu Mizushima as Joujirou Takajou
- Voice
- Maaya Uchida as Yusa Kurobane
Where to watch Charlotte
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Charlotte colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Charlotte happens
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Charlotte background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Charlotte
Who made Charlotte?
Charlotte (2015) was animated by P.A.WORKS.
Where can I watch Charlotte?
Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Bilibili TV list Charlotte. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Charlotte?
Fans most often recommend Angel Beats!, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, My Hero Academia. In look: Iroduku: The World in Colors, Sakura Quest, Angel Beats!.
See more of Charlotte
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