Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo (Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon) is a 25-episode original mecha anime series produced by Sunrise that aired from October 2014 to March 2015. Directed by Yoshiharu Ashino and produced by Mitsuo Fukuda (of Gundam SEED fame), the series is known for its polarizing blend of dark high-concept drama, intense fanservice, and social commentary.
The story is set in a future utopia where humanity uses a technology called to eliminate war, hunger, and pollution. However, this society relies on the systemic oppression of "Normas" —individuals (primarily women) who cannot use Mana and are treated as sub-human "things". Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon (2014) - IMDb Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo