The anime "Alice Gear Aegis Expansion," based on the smartphone app game, will begin airing in April. Even before it airs, it's been rumored to be one of the most anticipated spring anime, and expectations are high. The story takes place at a place called "Narukosaka Factory," which is home to the "Narukosaka Maintenance Department." This is an important keyword related to the "Alice Gear" equipment used by the main characters, so be sure to check it out in this article as a way to prepare for the anime! In the second half, we'll also introduce the members of the Narukosaka Maintenance Department!
Introduction: Story Summary
The sudden appearance of the mechanical lifeforms "Weiss" forced humanity to flee Earth. During the escape, humanity successfully developed "Alice Gear," a high-dimensional weapon capable of countering Weiss. Girls deemed worthy of piloting Alice Gear came to be known as "Actresses." What will become of these Actresses, who hold the key to saving humanity?!
What is the Narikosaka Maintenance Department?
The Narukozaka Maintenance Department belongs to a company called Narukozaka Manufacturing. Narukozaka Manufacturing is a small-to-medium-sized enterprise commissioned to repel Weiss, a dangerous machine lifeform, and is also involved in the development of Actresses to repel Weiss, as well as the development of Alice Gear. While the Manufacturing Company is responsible for Gear development and business, the Maintenance Department, as its name suggests, is responsible for maintaining Alice Gear. They provide thorough maintenance to ensure that the Alice Gear used by the protagonists is flawless. Thanks to this maintenance, the Actresses can fight with peace of mind. Next, I'd like to introduce the members of the Maintenance Department!
Rita Henschel
Rita Henschel is a skilled mechanic from a gear manufacturer in Tokyo who has come to help out at the Narikosaka Maintenance Department to alleviate the staff shortage. She's originally from Kassel, Germany, and has a very earnest personality. She's emissions competent and holds an actress license. Having an actress license doesn't necessarily mean you have to become an actress. Incidentally, there's also the term "paper actress" to refer to someone who has a license but little or no practical experience.
Iwata Soichiro
He is the maintenance manager of the Narikosaka Maintenance Department. He is stubborn and serious, strict at work, and prone to lecturing at drinking parties, but he also has a good character and will sincerely apologize when he is at fault. He is obsessed with bringing good luck to the main characters and is reluctant to do anything unlucky. For example, when Hirasaka Yorozu asks him to write "Yoroshiku" (suffering after the death of the night dew) on her suit, he refuses, considering it unlucky because the phrase "Yoroshiku" can be read as "the night dew dies and suffers."
Hito Suzuki
He is in charge of gear maintenance and also serves as the captain of the light music club at Narikosaka Manufacturing. He is known for his frank way of speaking. As a member of the light music club, he once aspired to be a musician. He is earnest, but can sometimes be a bit carefree. As a mechanic (?), he tends to seek romance in his mecha.
Kaira Tomita
She is the section manager of the maintenance department. As a manager, she has a deeper knowledge and understanding of gears than the other mechanics. Her hobby is motorcycles, and she also serves as the head of the factory's motorcycle club. She has a motherly personality, but she can also be bold in her words and actions.
Alex Matsuda
He's the assistant manager of the maintenance department. Despite his cool appearance, he's a real mood-maker and enjoys a mischievous attitude. He loves chocolate and heads the chocolate department at the factory. He's good at telling jokes and impersonating the maintenance manager.
Mika Okamura
A member of the maintenance department, Mika Okamura has a calm and composed personality. Her sociable personality allows her to handle a wide range of tasks, including liaising with other companies, training new employees, and handling miscellaneous tasks. While she is entrusted with a wide range of tasks, she rarely has the opportunity to interact with gears, which can lead to her sometimes throwing tantrums. Incidentally, she joined the company at the same time as actress Yumi Yotsuya.
Summary of the Narikosaka Maintenance Department
The Narikosaka Maintenance Department is an essential presence for actresses who use Alice Gear. The maintenance department is filled with members with unique personalities, and it's clear that they work sometimes seriously and sometimes happily. It seems like the ideal workplace! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
