Madlax

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  • TV-14
  • 2004
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (341)

Madlax is a thrilling anime series produced by Bee Train and is set in the fictional country of Gazth-Sonika. The show features a unique blend of elements such as action, mystery, and drama that makes it entertaining for viewers. TV Tokyo aired the anime in 2004. The story revolves around two protagonists - Madlax and Margaret Burton. Madlax is a highly skilled assassin who works for various clients, while Margaret is a wealthy and sheltered girl from the peaceful country of Nafrece. Although the two come from different worlds, their lives are intertwined in unexpected ways.

Madlax is notorious for being a lethal assassin, feared by many. However, nobody knows her true identity, and she carries out her work with professionalism and efficiency. Her individualistic and mysterious nature is captivating and adds to the intrigue and drama of the show.

On the other hand, Margaret Burton enjoys a safe and peaceful life until her parents are killed in a plane crash. After discovering a book written in an unknown language while sorting her parent's belongings, Margaret embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets behind the book and the cryptic symbols within.

Their paths cross when Margaret goes to Gazth-Sonika to find clues about the book's origins. Through a twist of fate, Madlax becomes Margaret's protector, and the two set off on a journey together. Margaret soon discovers that Madlax has some connection to her past and wonders if there is more to the assassin than meets the eye. Madlax, on the other hand, finds a soft spot for Margaret and is willing to risk everything to keep her safe.

The supporting characters in Madlax are equally interesting and add to the complexity of the story. Carrossea Doon, a former soldier turned detective, is tasked with investigating the assassination of high-ranking officials. Carrossea's past is intertwined with Madlax's, and he sets out to uncover the truth about her identity. He is also one of the few people who are aware of the mysterious organization, Enfant, that oversees Gazth-Sonika's political affairs.

Another intriguing character is Vanessa Rene, a spy working for Enfant. She follows Madlax's moves and is fascinated by her abilities. Vanessa is also one of the few people who come close to Madlax, and their encounters are often tense and electrifying.

The animation and sound design of Madlax are top-notch, with beautifully choreographed action sequences, breathtaking landscapes, and a score that sets the tone and mood of every scene. The voice acting is outstanding as well, with Satsuki Yukino bringing Madlax to life with her nuanced performance.

Madlax is a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a masterfully woven narrative, well-developed characters, and stunning visuals. The themes of identity, trust, and betrayal add layers to the overall story, and the action sequences are a treat to watch. The show can be emotionally heavy at times, but it is worth the watch for anyone looking for a rich and thought-provoking story.

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Seasons
Broken Pieces -pupil-
26. Broken Pieces -pupil-
September 27, 2004
Margaret makes the decision to separate Laetitia, Madlax and herself.
Holy Blood -saint-
25. Holy Blood -saint-
September 20, 2004
Margaret kills her father and she, Madlax and Laetitia split into three.
Devoting Heart -heart-
24. Devoting Heart -heart-
September 13, 2004
Madlax shoots a lot of people and convinces her that she is invulnerable now. She has devleoped magical powers where she can tell helicopters to come her and they will obey her.
Straying Heart -doubt-
23. Straying Heart -doubt-
September 6, 2004
Margaret is insane and homocidal now. She is also convinced Friday is her Father.
Shooting Emotion -rage-
22. Shooting Emotion -rage-
August 30, 2004
Madlax and the group set off for the woods and get separated.
Light Confession -guilty-
21. Light Confession -guilty-
August 30, 2004
Carrossea goes through the door and finds out that he is actually dead and has been this entire time.
True Fight -wish-
20. True Fight -wish-
August 16, 2004
Madlax is injured by Limelda. Carrossea grabs Margaret and convinces her that they should open the door together and get their memories back.
Target Book -holy-
19. Target Book -holy-
August 9, 2004
Quanzitta explains to everyone that the possessor of all three books can open the door to the Essence.
Double Separation -duo-
18. Double Separation -duo-
August 2, 2004
Limedla finds out the truth. This reinforces her desire to kill Madlax.
Instant Death -reunion-
17. Instant Death -reunion-
July 26, 2004
Madlax and Vanessa are framed for the murder of the king's cousin.
Gun Rhyme -moment-
16. Gun Rhyme -moment-
July 19, 2004
Madlax realizes her entire career has been essentially meaningless. Vanessa and Madlax set up a meeting with a Nafrece intelligence operative who promises to make the data public and shut down Enfant. After that plan fails, Friday and Madlax finally meet. Friday realizes that Madlax isn't what he wants her to be, and stomps off in a huff.
False Dispute - camouflage -
15. False Dispute - camouflage -
July 12, 2004
Limelda figures out that Vanessa is working with Madlax. Madlax goes on another Elda Taluta trip and has a talk with Laetitia. She and Vanessa subsequently figure out that the entire Gazth-Sonika civil war has been set up by Enfant from beginning to end.
Forgotten Memory -memory-
14. Forgotten Memory -memory-
July 5, 2004
Carrossea finds out about Madlax's Elta Taluta incident and assumes she's dead. He tells Limelda this, but she does not believe him. As it turns out, she is right.
Awakening Sound -awake-
13. Awakening Sound -awake-
June 28, 2004
Vanessa tells Madlax about her past; that her parents were executed on trumped-up charges of starting the civil war. Madlax returns the favor and tells Vanessa what little she can remember of her own past.
Lost Will -close-
12. Lost Will -close-
June 21, 2004
Vanessa realizes she needs a password to access the data. Madlax warns her that if she goes public with it, she'll die. Later the two girls bond by sharing a bed and discussing Madlax's past.
Foreign Country -object-
11. Foreign Country -object-
June 14, 2004
Vanessa realizes someone may be targeting her and hires Madlax as a bodyguard. In doing a little amateur spy work, she manages to get the data, and Madlax kills off the bad guys that are after her. Carrossea does cleanup work behind the scenes to keep Vanessa's identity from Friday.
Erosion -dive-
10. Erosion -dive-
June 7, 2004
Carrossea decides not to tell Friday that he knows where Secondari is. Vanessa asks and old friend to help her hack into Bookwald's main computer and get her data she can go public with it. However, Enfant catches onto them and her friend is unable to save it onto his own computer. He does, however, manage to transfer it to another computer.
Remaining Scent -scent-
9. Remaining Scent -scent-
May 31, 2004
Margaret and friends go to stay at a hotel that Carrossea is also staying at. An assassin is sent to take out Carrossea. He fails and Limelda shoots him instead.
Soul Word -soul-
8. Soul Word -soul-
May 24, 2004
Eric and Madlax hear a rumor that someone in a G-S village can read Elies
Picture Book -nature-
7. Picture Book -nature-
May 17, 2004
Margaret decides she wants to have a complete copy of a picture book.
Will -leave-
6. Will -leave-
May 10, 2004
Margaret is invited to a party and a boy hits on her.
Non-Existent -none-
5. Non-Existent -none-
May 3, 2004
A boy named Chris smuggles himself into Gazth-Sonika to search for his father, the head of Galza.
Temptation -ask-
4. Temptation -ask-
April 26, 2004
A girl kills her father and then herself for reasons which aren't really explained.
Blue Moon -moon-
3. Blue Moon -moon-
April 19, 2004
Guen McNichol, Army Commander of Gazth-Sonika, hires Madlax to kill him in a public place.
Crimson Moon -crimson-
2. Crimson Moon -crimson-
April 12, 2004
Leaving Gazth-Sonika for the country of Nafrece, we're introduced to Margaret as she drifts through high school life aided by her loyal maid Elenore.
Gun Dance -dance-
1. Gun Dance -dance-
April 5, 2004
Madlax is hired to retrieve stolen data that pretains to the Gazth-Sonika war.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 5, 2004
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (341)