Black Rock Shooter
ブラック★ロックシューター (TV)
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Synopsis
It isn't the world you know. There wanders a girl with jet-black hair, ebony clothes, and a strikingly blue, glowing eye. Her name is Black★Rock Shooter. With a huge cannon in hand, she throws herself into a fierce battle... Meanwhile, in another world, middle-school student Mato Kuroi is drawn to Yomi Takanashi, her classmate with an unusual family name. Mato does her best to talk to Yomi, who just won't open up. Yu Koutari mocks her best friend Mato's efforts but at the same time, supports her. Mato also finds herself surrounded by other colorful characters at school, like the eccentric school counselor, Saya Irino, and the hot-blooded captain of her club club, Arata Kohata. Then, one day, the window of opportunity opens. After Mato sees that Yomi has her favorite picture book, "Li'l Birds At Play", they strike up a conversation and Mato is invited to come over to Yomi's house. There, they gradually break the ice, until a girl in a wheelchair appears. This is Yomi's best friend, Kagari Izuriha... Two worlds. Mato and Black★Rock Shooter. This is the story of their "pain". (Source: Nico Nico Douga)
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About Black Rock Shooter
Meet Black Rock Shooter (ブラック★ロックシューター (TV)), an action, drama and fantasy anime by Ordet and SANZIGEN (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: It isn't the world you know. There wanders a girl with jet-black hair, ebony clothes, and a strikingly blue, glowing eye.
As things develop, her name is Black★Rock Shooter. With a huge cannon in hand, she throws herself into a fierce fight... Meanwhile, in another realm, middle-school student Mato Kuroi is drawn to Yomi Takanashi, her classmate with an unusual family name.
As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Black★Rock Shooter (Kana Hanazawa) and Dead Master (Miyuki Sawashiro) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 8 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Ordet and SANZIGEN is the studio behind Black Rock Shooter, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Kana Hanazawa as Black★Rock Shooter, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How long is Black Rock Shooter?
- The series runs for 8 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Black Rock Shooter?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Black Rock Shooter still airing?
- Black Rock Shooter is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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