Anime Spotlight - ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (Updated)
by ANN Staff,Story
ACCA is a massive organization, created to safeguard peace for the citizens of the thirteen autonomous districts that comprise Dōwā Kingdom. Jean Otus works for the ACCA Headquarters Inspection Department. Tasked with conducting compliance audits of each district's ACCA branch offices, Jean also has the moniker of “Jean the Cigarette Peddler.” After nearly a century of peace, the audits have largely become a formality—or so everyone thinks. Carefree Jean may puff away on his cigarettes and enjoy break time at the office, but he is being watched. Amidst rumors of unrest, Jean is slowly drawn into a vast web of intrigue. Watch his story unfold, as the lives and schemes of the numerous devious characters, which populate ACCA, intersect.
Jean's Work
The Inspection Department manages the data from each district branch, the operational and incident logs sent by branch staff. Jean is mainly responsible for visiting each district branch and conducting ad hoc audits.
Characters
Jean Otus (Voice: Hiro Shimono)
Deputy Chief, ACCA Headquarters Inspection Department Nicknamed “Jean the Cigarette Peddler.” Likes sandwich bread and strawberries. |
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Nino (Voice: Kenjirō Tsuda)
Jean's Friend A freelance journalist. Likes chocolates and riding his motorcycle. |
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Lotta (Voice: Aoi Yūki)
Jean's Sibling Sensible and a good cook. Loves sweets made from wheat flour. |
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ACCA Headquarters
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Grossular (Voice: Junichi Suwabe)
Five Chief Officers From Rokkusu District. |
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Lilium (Voice: Kōji Yusa)
Five Chief Officers From Furawau District. |
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Spade (Voice: Toru Okawa)
Five Chief Officers From Yakkara District. |
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Pastis (Voice: Hikaru Midorikawa)
Five Chief Officers From Suitsu District. |
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Pine (Voice: Hiroki Yasumoto)
Five Chief Officers From Jumōku District. |
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Mauve (Voice: Atsuko Tanaka)
Director-General Leads ACCA, under the supervision of the Five Chief Officers. |
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Pochard (Voice: Hiroki Gotō)
Deputy Director-General, ACCA Headquarters Likes attending the opera. |
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ACCA Bādon Branch
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Rail (Voice: Taku Yashiro)
A rookie constable in the police department. Dislikes elites working at headquarters. |
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Dōwā Royal Family
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Schwan (Voice: Mamoru Miyano)
Sole heir to the throne. Dislikes ACCA. |
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Magie (Voice: Yūto Uemura)
A competent Imperial guard and Schwan's aide. |
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Falke II (Voice: Ryūsei Nakao)
Fourth monarch of Dōwā Kingdom. |
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Qualm (Voice: Unshō Ishizuka)
President of the Privy Council Advisor to the king. |
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ACCA Headquarters Inspection Department |
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Owl (Voice: Youji Ueda)
Chief Gets motion sickness. Has Jean handle all of the audits. |
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Knot (Voice: Tomoaki Maeno)
Gentle and kind. Father of three. |
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Atri (Voice: Megumi Satou)
Loves break time. |
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Moz (Voice: Mei)
Keeps a strict schedule when it comes to break time. |
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Keli (Voice: Natsue Sasamoto)
Leads the way when it comes to break time. |
World
Dōwā Kingdom is comprised of thirteen districts that have been granted autonomy. Each district has developed a unique culture. Approximately a century ago, the current system was established after a coup d'état occurred during the previous king's rule. In order to achieve a peaceful resolution, he granted autonomy to each district. Each district has an ACCA branch office to support its residents.
13 Districts: Bādon, Birra, Kororē, Dōwā, Suitsu, Jumōku, Yakkara, Pranetta, Furawau, Hare, Rokkusu, Fāmasu, Peshi
A vast, agricultural district. Branch staff may help with the harvest.
Contains the capital of Dōwā Kingdom. The Bādon branch, adjacent to ACCA headquarters, issues white uniforms.
Residents are of an average height of 215 centimeters. Everything is large in size, including agricultural produce.
What is ACCA?
A massive umbrella organization, under which agencies such as the police, fire, and medical departments reside. Established when autonomy was granted to each district, to serve as a standalone civilian organization, independent of the state. Each branch office operates autonomously under the oversight of ACCA headquarters. The organization was named after a bird symbolizing peace, which has gone extinct.
ACCA headquarters employs many elites. The Inspection Department is also located at headquarters. .
ACCA Trivia
Who is Mr. ACCA?
The official mascot of ACCA. Works hard to teach everyone about ACCA.
Each branch office has its signature uniform!
Each branch uniform is unique, having been designed to reflect each individual district's culture and climate. The coldest district, Birra, has a uniform that is very warm!
Birra's Uniform compared to Suitsu's
Cigarettes are expensive luxury goods!
For some reason, cigarettes are considered an extreme luxury in Dōwā Kingdom. Due to the high taxes, civilians rarely get their hands on cigarettes. As for how Jean is able to smoke cigarettes—his moniker provides a hint!
Break time is indispensable!
All Dōwā citizens love break-time snacks. They enjoy many different kinds of dessert breads. At the Inspection Department, break time is scheduled every day for 10 AM and 3 PM sharp!
Cast
- Jean Otus
- Hiro Shimono
- Nino
- Kenjirō Tsuda
- Lotta
- Aoi Yūki
- Grossular
- Junichi Suwabe
- Lilium
- Kōji Yusa
- Spade
- Toru Okawa
- Pastis
- Hikaru Midorikawa
- Pine
- Hiroki Yasumoto
- Mauve
- Atsuko Tanaka
- Pochard
- Hiroki Gotō
- Owl
- Youji Ueda
- Knot
- Tomoaki Maeno
- Rail
- Taku Yashiro
- Schwan
- Mamoru Miyano
- Magie
- Yūto Uemura
- Falke Ⅱ
- Ryūsei Nakao
- Qualm
- Unshō Ishizuka
Staff
- Original Author:
- "Natsume Ono (Comic Serialized in BIG GANGAN Published by SQUARE ENIX)"
- Director:
- Shingo Natsume
- Series Structure:
- Tomohiro Suzuki
- Character Design:
- Norifumi Kugai
- Chief Animation Director:
- Gosei Oda / Kanako Yoshida
- Costume Design:
- Shun Enokido
- Accessory Design:
- Kai Igarashi
- Art Director:
- Seiko Yoshioka
- Color Design:
- Satoshi Hashimoto
- Composite Director:
- Akane Fushihara
- 3D Director:
- Shūhei Yabuta
- Editor:
- Kashiko Kimura
- Sound Director:
- Shōji Hata
- Music:
- Ryō Takahashi
- Animation Production:
- MADHOUSE
© Natsume Ono/SQUARE ENIX, ACCA Committee
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