Deadman Wonderland: Akai Knife Tsukai

About Deadman Wonderland: Akai Knife Tsukai

Here is what Deadman Wonderland: Akai Knife Tsukai is about, retold in plain terms: an action, sci-fi and shounen anime by Manglobe (2011). What the story covers: Two years after the catastrophic tidal wave that swept over Japan, police officer Kiyomasa Senji is attempting to make the realm a safer place. Using his Branch of Sin gifts, he stops criminals in whatever ways he can.

Soon after, after rescuing a boy named Izuru Tsukiyoshi from a gang called Goreless Peace, the conflict between Kiyomasa and his adversaries heats up rapidly, to the point of being explosive. Offering a glimpse into the past of the future Deadman, the story follows Senji, helping to further develop the reasoning that drives his actions later in life.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Manglobe, so the studio's house style defines how Deadman Wonderland: Akai Knife Tsukai looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.