is an original Japanese
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
television series created by Jun Inagawa and animated by
Bibury Animation Studios
is a Japanese animation studio founded on May 1, 2017.
History
Bibury Animation Studios was founded on May 1, 2017 by Motoki "Tensho" Tanaka, an animation director and director of ''Kin-iro Mosaic'', the ''The Fruit of Grisaia, Grisaia'' series ...
. It is directed by Hiroshi Ikehata, with Masao Kawase serving as assistant director, Daishiro Tanimura writing the scripts, Yuki Sawa designing the characters, and Gin Hashiba composing the music. The series aired from April 8 to June 24, 2023, on the
Animeism
is a Japanese late night anime Block programming, programming block airing on Japan News Network, JNN-affiliate stations, including Mainichi Broadcasting System, MBS and TBS Television (Japan), TBS. The timeslot was established in October 20 ...
programming block on
MBS
MBS may refer for:
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TBS and
BS-TBS
is a Japanese satellite broadcasting station headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, Akasaka Gochome, Minato, Tokyo, Minato, Tokyo. Its channel name is BS-TBS (formerly, BS-i).
Channels
*Television: BS-TBS is assigned BS161ch - 163ch.
*Radio: BS-i ...
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The opening theme song is "Magical Destroyer" by
Aimi, while the ending theme song is "Gospelion in a classic love" by The 13th tailor.
Crunchyroll
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streamed the series.
Plot
In a near-future dystopian Japan, circa 2011, a mysterious organization known as the SSC has indoctrinated most of Japan into accepting the destruction of
otaku
is a Japanese word that describes people with consuming interests, such as anime, manga, video games, computers or other highly enthusiastic hobbies. Its contemporary use originated with a 1983 essay by Akio Nakamori in '' Manga Burikko''. ...
culture, while their Shobon Army rounds up all otaku and their prized possessions into
concentration camps
A concentration camp is a prison or other facility used for the internment of political prisoners or politically targeted demographics, such as members of national or ethnic minority groups, on the grounds of national security, or for exploit ...
. Resisting them are a trio of magical girls, named Anarchy, Blue, and Pink, guided by a young man known only as the Otaku Hero. After spending three years fighting for the remains of Akihabara, Anarchy decides to go on the offensive and reunite with her fellow magical girls to gain back the culture from the oppressive regime.
Characters
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:The protagonist, an unnamed otaku who leads the revolution against the SSC.
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:An ill-tempered Magical Girl who wields a staff with the
Anarchy symbol
Anarchists have employed certain symbols for their cause since the 19th century, including most prominently the circle-A and the black flag. Anarchist cultural symbols have become more prevalent in popular culture since around the turn of the ...
embedded at the end of it, she can create and destroy different objects. Anarchy wishes to defeat the SSC so she can return to being a normal girl.
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:An extremely horny Magical Girl with a love of
surströmming
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The Baltic herring, known as in Swedis ...
who wields an odd shaped scythe that can cut through almost anything. Her wish is to see
New Order live when the SSC are gone.
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:A magical girl who hides behind a gasmask and speaks in a verbal tic that only Blue seems to understand. She wields a large, magical syringe and is skilled at creating different kinds of drugs. Her wish is to work in a maid cafe one day.
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:A strange floating, talking mascot creature who is often used as a meat shield due to its ability to regenerate from any kind of damage.
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:The leader of the SSC. Their true identity is unknown, but they wear a formal black suit and tie, and their head is covered by a white TV with a cute face drawn on the front.
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:A young woman dressed in
Gothic Lolita style who wields an umbrella and works under Shobon.
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{{Animeism
Television series set in 2011
Anime with original screenplays
Animeism
Bibury Animation Studios
Crunchyroll anime
Dystopian anime and manga
Fiction about rebellions
Magical girl anime and manga
Otaku in fiction