E's Otherwise
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.
Episodes26
Ostentation of Peace and Quiet
We Are Not For Destruction
The Arrow Freed
On the Drifted Ground
Magnificent Approach
Experimental City
Purple Destiny
Rise and Fall of Tokugawa
Charmed Soul
Rewritten Memory
Sweet Gloom
Blind Spot
Naive Passion
A Lonely Shooting Star
Denizens of Paradise
Similar Calibers
Exodus to Light
Same Bed, Different Dreams
Drift in the Current
Desire and Destiny
Frozen Flame
Rhapsody
Far Away Dawn
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!
The Awakening Evil
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.
Collection Time
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...!
The Upcoming New Era
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.