The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye
The future Earth; with over 80% having been annihilated in a great war, the rest live under the dominion of a race known as The Third. These beings possess a third Space Eye on their foreheads, and watch over the Earth and it's remaining populace, granting it a limited amount of technology; those who infringe on the so-called Technos Taboo are harshly dealt with. Meanwhile, Honoka, a desert wanderer, along with her sand tank's sentient AI, Bogie, makes her living as a jack-of-all-trades, performing whatever tasks folks may require. This ranges from simple deliveries and escorts to giant insect exterminations. The only task she refuses to do is take human life. Nonetheless, her skill and grace with the katana has earned her the name "Sword Dancer". However, upon rescuing a quiet wanderer named Iks, who also holds the attention of the Third, she finds herself starting to think more deeply about her own inner thoughts and emotions.
- 2006-2006
- 1 season
- Bandai Entertainment
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction
The future Earth; with over 80% having been annihilated in a great war, the rest live under the dominion of a race known as The Third. These beings possess a third Space Eye on their foreheads, and watch over the Earth and it's remaining populace, granting it a limited amount of technology; those who infringe on the so-called Technos Taboo are harshly dealt with. Meanwhile, Honoka, a desert wanderer, along with her sand tank's sentient AI, Bogie, makes her living as a jack-of-all-trades, performing whatever tasks folks may require. This ranges from simple deliveries and escorts to giant insect exterminations. The only task she refuses to do is take human life. Nonetheless, her skill and grace with the katana has earned her the name "Sword Dancer". However, upon rescuing a quiet wanderer named Iks, who also holds the attention of the Third, she finds herself starting to think more deeply about her own inner thoughts and emotions.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Sôdo dansâ
23 mins
In a world overrun by monstrous bugs and ravaged by outlaws, there's only one person to call when you need a job done right: Honoka. With a sense for danger, exemplary sword skills, and a smart-aleck A.I. tank by the name of Bogie, Honoka is ready to tackle any job and solve any problem for her clients. One night while crossing the desert, she finds a young man alone in the wasteland.
Episode 2
Kôshii ichiya
23 mins
Honoka isn't ready to go home, so she and her new traveling companion arrange to meet up with the mechanic Zankan and his young daughter, Millie. However, their plans are disturbed by some unexpected guests.
Episode 3
Sabaku no machi
23 mins
Honoka parts ways with Iks and returns to Emporium. After hearing The Third has bulked up their Inspection Forces, it occurs to Honoka that the rumors could have something to do with her new acquaintance.
Episode 4
Aoi satsurikusha
23 mins
Honoka and Bogie pick up the long-awaited PSP from Zankan. Just after parting ways, Honoka senses an alarming presence pass overhead. It's the Auto-Enforcer Blue Breaker, whose name is synonymous with terror -- and it's heading right toward her friends.
Episode 5
Aoi tenchûgan
23 mins
Somehow, Honoka manages to drive Blue Breaker away but when she loses her bandanna her secret is revealed.
Episode 6
Daichi ni fuku kaze
23 mins
The unmistakable heat signature of Blue Breaker closes in on Honoka and her friends.
Episode 7
Yoake made
23 mins
After leaving Millie in the care of a relative and parting ways with Iks, Honoka and Bogie head back out to the desert for another job. But while they camp, Honoka is awakened with the news that an armored ant clings to the tank.
Episode 8
Enporiumu no gogo
23 mins
Honoka and Bogie cross paths with a herd of stampeding sand dragons. Meanwhile, The Third rush to counter a growing danger to the planet. What mysterious threat could strike such fear even in The Third?
Episode 9
Paife
23 mins
The Third continues to monitor the rapidly expanding white light. It's a spatial distortion created by Gravestone, a weapon left over from the Great War. Meanwhile, Honoka does a job for Emporium's chief administrator. On her way to the sand dragon nest, a dune buggy catches up to the tank, and a strange woman Honoka met earlier in town steps out...
Episode 10
Sabaku no Bohi Desert's Tombstone Gravestone
23 mins
When Honoka's group catches up with Iks, he takes her aside and suggests they turn back. But Honoka is out on a job and has another, more personal reason for refusing to leave.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
23 mins
Honoka and the others come face to face with the expanding dome of light.