HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS English Sub & Dub

About HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS

If you are hunting for a new action series, HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS (ヒプノシスマイク-Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima +) deserves a look (2023). The setup goes like this. At its core: A recent uptick in civilian riots and crimes has been observed across the country following the conclusion of the second Division Rap Fight. To make matters more chaotic, the individuals perpetrating the crimes have no recollection of the incidents nor any reason to be committing them in the first place.

Also worth knowing: Suspecting these events to be linked to the effect of the Hypnosis Microphones, the governing Party of Words kicks off investigating the whereabouts of the mastermind behind them. These cases have been more frequent in the six divisions, and their respective leaders are scrambling to find a way to prevent further havoc. When the culprit pulling the strings threatens their territories with more calamity, the six leaders must put aside their personal differences and work together to stop this mayhem.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Jakurai Jinguji (Shou Hayami) and Samatoki Aohitsugi (Shintarou Asanuma) 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. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Shou Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2023, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.