No.6
NO.6
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Synopsis
In a near future world, after the last great war, most of mankind lives in a handful of city states. There, for the privileged elite, life should be perfect. But for young Shion, the only thing perfect has been the nightmare his life has become since letting a strange boy called Rat spend the night in his apartment. Banished to the outskirts of the city and stripped of all privileges for helping the mysterious stranger who has since disappeared, Shion now finds himself in even worse danger as his inquiry into a new series of mysterious deaths results in his being arrested on suspicion of murder! But even as Shion is being sent to the city's Correctional Institute, the long-missing Rat reappears to rescue him! Now on the run, the two young men have only one chance at survival: uncover the mysterious secrets that lie at the sinister heart of No. 6! (Source: RightStuf)
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About No.6
Here is what No.6 is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and psychological anime by bones (2011). What the story covers: In a near future realm, after the last great war, most of mankind lives in a handful of metropolis states. There, for the privileged elite, life should be perfect.
Further in, for young Shion, the only thing perfect has been the nightmare his life has become since letting a strange boy called Rat spend the night in his apartment. Banished to the outskirts of the town and stripped of all privileges for helping the mysterious stranger who has since disappeared. Even as Shion is being sent to the city's Correctional Institute, the long-missing Rat reappears to rescue him!
With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Nezumi (Yoshimasa Hosoya) and Shion (Yuuki Kaji) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 11 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
Production & Appeal
bones is the studio behind No.6, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Yoshimasa Hosoya as Nezumi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is No.6?
- The series runs for 11 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- What order should I watch No.6 in?
- Watch No.6 in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is No.6 still airing?
- No.6 is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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