Bastions | |
Original Name | Bastions (베스티언즈) |
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Region | South Korea |
Classification | 7[note 1] |
Original run | May 14, 2023-present |
Episodes | 5 |
Studio | Thymos Media Navel Communications |
Directed by | Jo Bum-jin |
Written by | Jang Hye-rin Choi Min-yong Kim Eun-chae |
Music by | Park Gyu-sik |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
State | Ongoing |
Bastions is a 2023 South Korean animated series produced by Thymos Media. It is broadcast on SBS every Sunday at 7:25 PM KST.
In a world threatened by environmental disaster, and where superheroes became celebrities, an unknown trio of heroes who do good are rising up the ranks. The Bastions, as people call them, are determined to unmask the Washgreen Corporation and reveal their true intentions.
The leader of the Bastions, who can always think up a strategy whenever faced with a problem. He is not flawless, however, as he will sometimes slip up, and is often mocked by the members for being too serious. His specialty is Parkour and possesses good acrobatic skill, and he also likes biking. His special ability is being able to see things at a distance, and after awakening his power he can even see the future.
Member of the Bastions who may seem rough and cold on the outside, but actually has a caring heart. He is also a music producer that creates beats and melodies, and is trying to balance both being an artist and a superhero. He is able to run at super speeds, and after awakening, he is even able to teleport.
The youngest member of the Bastions. He is sometimes mischievous and is seen fooling around, but arms up with courage in the face of trouble, which sometimes makes him act before thinking. His power is super strength, and after awakening, he gains the ability to shake the ground.
She is the daughter of a kimbap shop owner and a great fan of the Bastions. She takes care of the delivery packages that Digger, Almon and JJ give to customers. The three boys have a room in her rooftop, and they have a sibling-like relationship, but Joony doesn't know they are actually the Bastions.
Washgreen is a multinational corporation that specializes in construction and manufacturing "eco-friendly" products, and it is present on everyone's daily lives.
President of the Washgreen Corporation. He may have a smiling face, but he hides dark intentions.
Although she protects her pride, Miki finds herself attracted to one of the Bastions, Almon. As for Michi, he feels inferior to Miki and masks this fact with bullying.
On 2023, it was announced that the South Korean idol group BTS would be in charge of performing the theme song for the series, titled "The Planet."[1]