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A strange environmental phenomenon 22 years ago in the Kanazawa prefecture caused the land to split and protrude upwards reaching unprecedented heights, creating the secluded area known as The Lost Ground. Kazuma is a young mercenary who lives in the Lost Ground, looking for any work he can find to sustain his livelihood within the harsh environment. He is one of the few people that are gifted with the Alter ability, which allows him to plaster his right arm and torso with a metallic alloy. When this mercenary encounters HOLY, an order whose purpose is to suppress and capture what they call Native Alter Users, and one of the elite members of HOLY, Ryuho, an epic rivalry begins.
- 2001-2001
- 1 season
- Adult Swim
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
A strange environmental phenomenon 22 years ago in the Kanazawa prefecture caused the land to split and protrude upwards reaching unprecedented heights, creating the secluded area known as The Lost Ground. Kazuma is a young mercenary who lives in the Lost Ground, looking for any work he can find to sustain his livelihood within the harsh environment. He is one of the few people that are gifted with the Alter ability, which allows him to plaster his right arm and torso with a metallic alloy. When this mercenary encounters HOLY, an order whose purpose is to suppress and capture what they call Native Alter Users, and one of the elite members of HOLY, Ryuho, an epic rivalry begins.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2001
Episode 1
Kazuma
23 mins
A special police force comprised of psychics with the ability to change matter battle renegades who posses the same talents in a chaotic future.
Episode 2
Ryuhou
24 mins
Mimori takes a research position in Holy.
Episode 3
Holy
23 mins
22 years ago, a cataclysmic earthquake destroyed the capital of Japan and threw the country into chaos. The damaged region was abandoned and labeled the Muraji Special Economic District, more commonly known as the Lost Ground. After the earthquake, the Lost Ground became home to a rising number of Alter Users, those with the psychic ability to change matter and create Alters with unique powers. To control this lawless land, the special police force HOLD was created. Within it is an anti-Alter unit, HOLY, which was formed to combat the renegade Native Alters in the Lost Ground. None of this really matters to Kazuma, a Native Alter who uses his powerful alter, Shell Bullet, in his search for money and thrills. But when Kazuma runs into the oppressive HOLY, he is forced into fighting for the freedom and safety of those he cares about. Is the brash Kazuma strong enough to defeat HOLY's most powerful Alter User, Ryuho, and his Alter, Zetsuei?
Episode 4
Bigu magunam
24 mins
Kazuma is asked to rescue some townspeople.
Episode 5
Mimori kiryu
25 mins
22 years ago, a cataclysmic earthquake destroyed the capital of Japan and threw the country into chaos. The damaged region was abandoned and labeled the Muraji Special Economic District, more commonly known as the Lost Ground. After the earthquake, the Lost Ground became home to a rising number of Alter Users, those with the psychic ability to change matter and create Alters with unique powers. To control this lawless land, the special police force HOLD was created. Within it is an anti-Alter unit, HOLY, which was formed to combat the renegade Native Alters in the Lost Ground. None of this really matters to Kazuma, a Native Alter who uses his powerful alter, Shell Bullet, in his search for money and thrills. But when Kazuma runs into the oppressive HOLY, he is forced into fighting for the freedom and safety of those he cares about. Is the brash Kazuma strong enough to defeat HOLY's most powerful Alter User, Ryuho, and his Alter, Zetsuei?
Episode 6
Zetsuei
21 mins
After repeated attacks against HOLD and HOLY, Commander Zigmarl is forced to initiate an operation to capture all the Native Alters in the Lost Ground. Spread across the city, the forces of HOLD and HOLY begin arresting everyone in their path. Determined to protect what they have, Kimishima and Kazuma rally as many Native Alters they can find to fight back! An uneasy alliance and the beginning of an unparalled rivalry between Kazuma and Ryuho - The secret to victory rests with the mystery behind Alter powers.
Episode 7
Tachibana Asuka
21 mins
After repeated attacks against HOLD and HOLY, Commander Zigmarl is forced to initiate an operation to capture all the Native Alters in the Lost Ground. Spread across the city, the forces of HOLD and HOLY begin arresting everyone in their path. Determined to protect what they have, Kimishima and Kazuma rally as many Native Alters they can find to fight back! An uneasy alliance and the beginning of an unparalled rivalry between Kazuma and Ryuho - The secret to victory rests with the mystery behind Alter powers.
Episode 8
Maddo sukuriputo
24 mins
Kazuma realizes that the only way to save the Alters is to infiltrate Holy.
Episode 9
Shelu buritto
24 mins
Kazuma finally encounters a mysterious Alter.
Episode 10
Suupaa pinchi
24 mins
Max Emergy distributes bomb-filled toys to children.
Episode 11
Alutaazu
24 mins
When Mimori makes a discovery, she is imprisoned.
Episode 12
Kmishima Kunihiko
24 mins
Kazuma fights to buy time for Kimishima and Kanami to escape.
Episode 13
Losuto guraundo
24 mins
Kazuma is angry and goes on a rampage.
Episode 14
Mujo Kyoji
24 mins
After a second seismic upheaval, the Lost Ground is in ruins; Kanami is forced to work in a labor camp.
Episode 15
Haguremono
24 mins
Tachibana and Mimori search for Ryuho in an underground arena, but find Kazuma fighting.
Episode 16
Kigetsuki Sou
23 mins
The Lost Ground lies in ruins after the second Seismic Upheaval! Acting on a tip by Couger, Mimori and Asuka have traveled deep in the badlands in search of Ryuho. Instead the two find Kazuma fighting in an underground Alter gladiatorial arena with aspirations to leave for the Mainland! Ryuho and Kanami continue to help rebuild the Inner village, but with the arrival of HOLD, will a deceptive plot convince Ryuho to rejoin HOLD? The search for answers and lost friends continue
Episode 17
Terada Ayase
23 mins
The Lost Ground lies in ruins after the second Seismic Upheaval! Acting on a tip by Couger, Mimori and Asuka have traveled deep in the badlands in search of Ryuho. Instead the two find Kazuma fighting in an underground Alter gladiatorial arena with aspirations to leave for the Mainland! Ryuho and Kanami continue to help rebuild the Inner village, but with the arrival of HOLD, will a deceptive plot convince Ryuho to rejoin HOLD? The search for answers and lost friends continue
Episode 18
Sutoreito Cougar
24 mins
Kanami and Ryuho search for Kazuma; Tachimana and Mimori are attacked by Biff.
Episode 19
Tokonatsu 3 Shimai
24 mins
Kazuma and Ryuho save a village from Kigetsuki and the Dars.
Episode 20
Yuta Kanami
23 mins
In an attempt to capture Mimori, both Kigetsuki and the Tokonatsu sisters attack the Inner village! Arriving in the nick of time, Kazuma thwarts the attacks, but Kazuma and Kanami's reunion is short-lived as she is kidnapped by Biff. To set the stage for the final showdown, Mujo orders the evacuation of the Lost Ground and creates an Alter fortress in the heart of the city with powers enhanced by Kanami's Alter. When Ryuho goes to rescue Kanami, he will face his former mentor, Martin Zigmarl and learn the truth about the mysterious Alter responsible for his mother's death.
Episode 21
Hoorii Ai
24 mins
Mujo creates an Alter Fortress in the heart of the city.
Episode 22
Maatin Jigumaaru
24 mins
Kazuma and Ryuho attack the fortress in an attempt to rescue Kanami.
Episode 23
Sherisu Ajyani
24 mins
Ryuho loses a battle with the Alter.
Episode 24
Kobushi
24 mins
Ryuho fights the Alter while Kazuma fights Mujo.
Episode 25
Neitibu
24 mins
Government officials evacuate people from the Lost Ground.
Episode 26
Yume
24 mins
Kazuma and Ryuho discover that they are free from distractions.