Last Exile is an animated television series created by Gonzo in celebration of the company's 10th anniversary. The dieselpunk fantasy series was directed by Koichi Chigira, and character designs were created by Range Murata. The story is set on a fictional world divided in eternal conflict between the nations of Anatoray and Disith, and sky couriers Claus Valca and Lavie Head must deliver a girl named Alvis E. Hamilton, who holds the key to uniting the two factions. Last Exile aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 8, 2003 to September 30, 2003.