description Romeo x Juliet Overview
On the floating continent of Neo Verona, the Montague family slaughters the entire Capulet family and seizes control of the kingdom. The true heir to the throne, Juliet Fiammata Asto Capulet, manages to escape the onslaught and is hidden away by loyalists for 14 years with hope that she may one day overthrow the cruel Montague regime. Despite having forgotten the murder of her entire family, Juliet now secretly protects the oppressed citizens of Neo Verona as a vigilante called the Red Whirlwind.
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How closely does Romeo x Juliet follow Shakespeare's play?
The 2007 anime keeps the doomed romance and Montague-Capulet conflict, but relocates them to the floating continent of Neo Verona. It adds fantasy elements such as the Red Whirlwind, the Great Tree Escalus, and Juliet's role as the surviving Capulet heir.
Why does Juliet disguise herself as Odin and the Red Whirlwind?
Juliet is hidden as a boy named Odin because the Montagues murdered her family and would kill the surviving Capulet heir. She separately becomes the masked Red Whirlwind to defend Neo Verona's oppressed citizens.
Do Romeo and Juliet meet before learning each other's identities?
Yes. Their attraction begins before Juliet fully understands that Romeo is Prince Leontes Montague, the son of the ruler who destroyed her family.
How long is Romeo x Juliet, and which studio made it?
Romeo x Juliet is a 24-episode television series produced by Gonzo. It aired in Japan in 2007 and tells a complete story rather than ending as an unfinished adaptation.
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