Busou Chuugakusei: Basket Army

About Busou Chuugakusei: Basket Army

Looking for background on Busou Chuugakusei: Basket Army (武装中学生 バスケットアーミー)? This action series by Asread and Enterbrain (2011) starts out like this. In short: The story is set in August of 2026 at the Fuji Training Facility. Natori Touko, a third-year middle school student in the Eastern Private Defense Academy, is entrenched in field training with instructor Kamiya.

Along the way, it has been a harsh training regiment, but it is finally the last day. Kamiya proposes an extracurricular class under the name Newest Weapons Research. Then, an incident occurs that rocks all of Japan.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Suzuko Mimori as Nanami Kanou and Yuuki Kaji as Kazuki Kurobe. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 5 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Asread and Enterbrain, which means the visual identity of Busou Chuugakusei: Basket Army follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Suzuko Mimori as Nanami Kanou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.