Night Raid 1931

About Night Raid 1931

Meet Night Raid 1931 (閃光のナイトレイド), an action anime by A-1 Pictures (2010). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: The year is 1931. The city is Shanghai.

Also worth knowing: Ten years before America will enter Realm War II, the hydra's teeth planted by the first great global conflict are beginning to germinate. Hatching like spiders, they weave the complex web of plots and conspiracies destined to inevitably draw entire nations to the brink of destruction. Caught in the heart of these webs, desperately seeking to separate lies from truth, is "Sakurai Kikan," an ultra-hidden intelligence agency staffed by extraordinarily talented individuals with abilities far beyond those of normal.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kazura Iha (Daisuke Namikawa) and Natsume Kagiya (Takanori Hoshino) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind Night Raid 1931, 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. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Daisuke Namikawa voicing Kazura Iha gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.