ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

Genre: Drama
Episodes: 12
Rated: Rated PG

"ACCA" is a giant unified syndicate residing in a kingdom split into 13 autonomous regions. ACCA was formed back when there was threat of a coup d'etat, and it has continued to protect the peace of civilians for almost one hundred years. Jean Otus, the vice-chairman of the inspections department at ACCA headquarters, is one of the most cunning men in the syndicate's history.

EPISODES

#1 Jean the Cigarette-Peddler

Jean, vice-chairman of inspections, uncovers corruption on an audit. Uncovering the corruption may have saved Jean's division from budget cuts. After Jean's the division is safe, he begins to notice someone is following him.

#2 The Partner in Crime’s Name is Nino

Constable Rail, the rookie agent of ACCA's Bādon branch, has a profound dislike for elite agents in ACCA headquarters and has it out for Jean. Meanwhile, feeling watched, Jean asks for his friend Nino's help.

#3 The Swirling Smoke of Rumors in the Castle

Director-General Mauve of ACCA headquarters invites Jean out to dinner, where she asks him for his aid in gathering more information about a brewing coup d'état.

#4 Smoldering Embers in an Isolated Nation

Jean comes to Suitsu District to do an audit. In Suitsu, excessive safeguards to uphold tradition and formality have restricted the exchange of goods and ideas between district residents and the outside world. Their isolation could be felt even by Jean, who then runs into residents discussing a coup by accident. Fearing disclosure, they kidnap Jean. Jean is about to learn a lot more about Suitsu residents and their opinions...

#5 Overlapping Footprints in the Distance

Returning from his Suitsu audit, Jean asks his supervisor, Owl, about the status of his transfer request. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely to be approved anytime soon. As Jean leaves to go home, Chief Officer Lilium offers him a ride, where he tells Jean that he is being watched. Jean soon leaves for Birra District for yet another audit, where he comes to learn a troubling truth..

#6 Where Pride and Train Tracks Lead

Thirteen years ago Jean's parents died in a train accident happened on the Peshi-Rokkusu border. Grossular was Rokkusu branch chief at the time and acted with integrity, taking full responsibility. Jean tells Grossular that he admired him for doing that, and that he believes that neither of them is involved in a coup plot. Grossular thinks Jean is a little naive.

#7 The Truth Emerges in the Night Mists

Jean's next destination happens to be Dōwā District, where the royal house resides. Jean is deep in thought about the coup rumors in which he has become inextricably entwined, but there are too many variables for him to make sense of where things may be headed.

#8 The Princess Who Spread Her Wings and the Friend Who Had a Duty

The time has come for Nino to tell Jean everything. He begins the very long tale by going 33 years back into the past, with the royal family involved…

#9 A Graceful Black Adder Bears It’s Fangs

Prince Schwann tells his aunt, the First Princess about the former Princess Schnee's children, Jean and Lotta. Believing that they may become obstacles to her ambitions, she decides to act.

#10 Starfall in a City Without a Sky

After receiving yet another cigarette in Yakkara, Jean heads to Pranetta where only rocks and sand can be found and the denizens live underground. Despite living under such harsh conditions, the people of Pranetta are full of hope that their mining industry will succeed.

#11 Furawau’s Flowers Smell of Malice

At the Furawau District Office, Jean meets Lilium’s brother, the District Chief, and learns that Furawau is leading the coup. Meanwhile, the First Princess's assassins are following his movements.

#12 Where the Bird Flies

Lilium addresses ACCA about the arrangements for the upcoming coup at the coronation ceremony to install Jean as the heir to the throne, but Jean proposes that the announcement of his position be delayed.

CHARACTERS

Jean Otus (CV: Hiro Shimono)

Nicknamed "Jean the Cigarette Peddler,” Jean is the vice-chairman of the inspections department at ACCA headquarters. He loves white bread and strawberries.

Niino (CV: Kenjiro Tsuda)

A freelance reporter and Jean's friend. His hobby is motorcycles and he loves chocolate.

Lotta (CV: Aoi Yuki)

Jean's gutsy younger sister. A great cook, she loves baked sweets that use flour.

Grossular (CV: Junichi Suwabe)

One of the five chief officers of ACCA who is originally from Rokkusu District.

Pastis (CV: Hikaru Midorikawa)

One of the five chief officers of ACCA who is originally from Suitsu District.

CREW

Illustrator
Kugai Norifumi

Original Author
Natsume Ono

Animation Studio
Madhouse

Director
Shingo Natsume

Series Composition
Tomohiro Suzuki

Artists Voice
Hiro Shimono as Jean Otus
Kenjiro Tsuda as Niino
Aoi Yuki as Lotta
Junichi Suwabe as Grossular
Hikaru Midorikawa as Pastis

Artists Opening
"Shadow and Truth" by ONE III NOTES

Artists Ending
"Pale Moon ga Yureteru" by Aira Yuuki
"Our Place" by ONE III NOTES

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