The manga was adapted into a 26-episode anime series produced by Bones titled Battle Doll Angelic Layer(機動天使エンジェリックレイヤーKidō Tenshi Enjerikku Reiyā, lit. Mobile Angel Angelic Layer) which aired on Tokyo from April 1, 2001- September 23, 2001. Angelic Layer takes place in the same universe as Clamp's later work Chobits, which similarly deals with the relationship between humans, human-created devices, toys, and god-like power. Several characters also appear in Clamp's Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle including most of the main characters, as well as the angel Blanche.