The Grimm Variations

The Grimm Variations (グリム組曲) is a Japanese original net animation (ONA) anthology series produced by Wit Studio. Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the series was released worldwide on Netflix on April 17, 2024.

Characters

  • Jacob Grimm
  • Wilhelm Grimm
  • Charlotte

Episode 1

  • Kiyoko Otawara
  • Makiko Otawara
  • Sawako Otawara
  • Tsuruko Otawara
  • Masataka Ichijo

Episode 2

  • Scarlet
  • Rose
  • Grey
  • Brown
  • Tom
  • Madam

Episode 3

  • Hansel
  • Gretel
  • Old Lady
  • Mama
  • Papa
  • Mira
  • Hanna
  • Ulrich
  • Fritz
  • Erich
  • Karl
  • Eliza
  • Oscar
  • Renate

Episode 4

  • N
  • Elf Girl
  • Mr. S
  • Ms. B

Episode 5

  • Cat
  • Dog
  • Donkey
  • Rooster

Episode 6

  • Maria
  • The Teacher
  • The Traveler
  • Grand Code

Media

Anime

In February 2020, before any promotional material was shown off, Netflix announced a collaboration of six mangaka, including the group of female artists collectively known as Clamp.[2] In June 2021, a promotional teaser poster was unveiled albeit just a key visual and the Netflix logo.[3] It was also revealed that Wit Studio would be producing the anime series,[3] with Michiko Yokote serving as its scriptwriter.[4] In March 2024, it was announced that the title of the project was The Grimm Variations and that Akira Miyagawa would be composing the music.[5][6] At the AnimeJapan 2024 convention, the episode titles were revealed, with each episode directed by a different director.[7]

Episode list

Every episode was written by Michiko Yokote.

Episode list

Every episode was written by Michiko Yokote.

Manga

Alongside the series premiere, a manga adaptation illustrated by Kōji Megumi was serialized on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga website from April 17 to May 29, 2024.[8]

References

  1. Liam Dempsey. WIT Studio and CLAMP's The Grimm Variations Anime Reveals First Trailer, New Visual Crunchyroll, 2024-03-22, retrieved 2024-03-25^
  2. Netflix Expands Commitment To Anime By Welcoming Six Japanese Creators To Develop New Originals Netflix Media Center, 2020-02-25, retrieved March 20, 2024^
  3. Kite Stenbuck. CLAMP, WIT STUDIO, Netflix Team Up for New Anime Based on Brothers Grimm SiliconEra, Gamurs, 2021-06-15, retrieved 2021-06-15^
  4. Daryl Harding. Netflix Taps Clamp and Wit Studio For Brothers Grimm Anime Crunchyroll, 2021-06-14, retrieved 2021-06-14^
  5. Alex Mateo. Netflix Streams The Grimm Variations Anime on April 17 Anime News Network, 2024-03-20, retrieved 2024-03-20^
  6. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/566054 Comic Natalie, Natasha, Inc., 2024-03-22, retrieved 2024-03-22^
  7. アニメ「グリム組曲」キャストに福圓美里・鈴木達央・野島健児、各話の監督も発表 Comic Natalie, March 23, 2024, retrieved March 23, 2024^
  8. Anita Tai. The Grimm Variations Anime Gets Manga Adaptation Anime News Network, 2024-04-10, retrieved 2024-04-10^