Key Staff

Director - Eiji Suganuma

    (Sasameki Koto, Ninja Cadets)

Series Composition - Toko Machida

    (Amnesia, Cat God, Tears to Tiara)

Character Design/General Director of Animation - Toshie Kawamura

    (Mashiro-Iro Symphony, character design on Pretty Cure)

Animation Production

manglobe INC.

Introduction

We are bound by destiny.

Story

Nai is a mysterious young boy who knows nothing other than his name and Karoku. With nothing but Karoku's bracelet from “Circus” to go on, Nai set out in search of Karoku when he was rescued from trouble by Gareki!. When Gareki! demands the bracelet in exchange for his help, Nai begins to travel with him and joins the National Defense Agency, “Circus” after getting involved with them and a freight train high-jacking. Nai will learn many new things as works together with various people. Gareki! too will find the doors opening to worlds he never knew of before.

The rare and colorful world of Karneval starts here!

Top National Defense Agency, “Circus”:

The Circus is a law-enforcement agency that travels the land in pursuit of criminals and syndicates. Within the Circus, the First and Second Ships are composed of agents that chase after Possessors, those with certain special abilities. Their chief mission: to kill the Possessors, bury them, and destroy the Kafka organization. They also hold shows to calm the nerves of the local townspeople after the infamous “raids” they carry out without warning.

Characters

	Nai VA: Hiro Shimono Nai is an innocent young boy who only knows his name and Karoku. There are a lot of secrets hidden behind him. While using his bracelet as a clue to search for Karoku, he meets Gareki!.
	Gareki! VA: Hiroshi Kamiya Gareki! travels with Nai, because he is interested in the bracelet he carries. He is nonetheless caring of others, while he has a foul mouth and no formal education, is highly intelligent.
	Yogi VA: Mamoru Miyano A fighter in the Second Ship; a compassionate, honest man who serves to inspire the rest of the team, although he can be weak-minded at times.
	Tsukumo VA: Aya Endō A fighter in the Second Ship. She seems cold at first glance and gives the impression that she does her work with indifference, but she's actually a kind girl who pays attention to details.
	Hirato VA: Daisuke Ono The leader of the Second Ship. The Boss of Yogi and Tsukumo. He's a prudent person with great foresight, but he also likes teasing Akari and his subordinates.
	Iva VA: Yōko Honna Iva is a glamorous woman who's kind to girls and strict towards men. Yogi calls her “Iva-neesan”, and she's an older sister figure to the Second Ship crew. She often goes on solo-missions, absolutely loves Tsukumo and will deliver harsh punishment to Jiki, who tries to get too close to her.
	Hitsuji The “black sheep” that serves as the Second Ship's defense system. Highly functional, they handle everything from daily chores to ship security.
	Mewverona The mascot of the Circus. Popular enough with children that there is all kinds of merchandise made of him. Yogi is inside the suit.
	Jiki VA: Yūichi Nakamura A fighter in the First Ship. A suave and sensible man, he can often be much harsher with familiar or strong-willed foes.
	Tsukitachi VA: Kōji Yusa The leader of the First Ship; he trained alongside Hirato. He's optimistic and doesn't worry about minor details. He also loves liquor and often invites Hirato and Akari to drink with him.
	Kiichi VA: Eri Kitamura A fighter in the First Ship. She believes that the mission should be accomplished, no matter how cruel, so she's proud, hates to lose, and hard on both herself and others. She's antagonistic towards Tsukumo and Yogi.
	Usagi The white rabbits that serve as the First Ship's defense system. Love being brushed.
	Akari VA: Daisuke Hirakawa Akari is a scientist in “Circus”'s research division. She excels highly as a researcher, but she also has great pride and can be a bit domineering at times. She's a member of a group of important people identified by the government.
	Karoku VA: Sōichirō Hoshi Karoku is the mysterious young man Nai is searching for. He's shrouded in riddles, and says that Nai's bracelet belongs to him, but his details are unknown.

Cast

Nai

Hiro Shimono

Gareki!

Hiroshi Kamiya

Yogi

Mamoru Miyano

Tsukumo

Aya Endō

Hirato

Daisuke Ono

Iva

Yōko Honna

Jiki

Yūichi Nakamura

Tsukitachi

Kōji Yusa

Kiichi

Eri Kitamura

Akari

Daisuke Hirakawa

Karoku

Sōichirō Hoshi

Staff

Original Work

Touya Mikanagi
(Gekkan Comic Zero Sum
ICHIJINSHA)

Director

Eiji Suganuma

Series Plannner

Toko Machida

Character Design
General Director of Animation

Toshie Kawamura

Animation Sutdio

manglobe INC.

Produced by

Project Karneval

Music

Shiro Hamaguchi
Keiji Inai

Opening Theme

GRANRODEO
"Henai no Rondo"

Ending Theme

KAmiYU
"REASON"

Gallery