Medaka Box Abnormal

About Medaka Box Abnormal

Looking for background on Medaka Box Abnormal (めだかボックス アブノーマル)? This action and comedy series by GAINAX and Asahi Production (2012) starts out like this. What the story covers: What started as a simple assistance program has escalated insanely out of control, and now Medaka Kurokami comes across herself exposed as something far more than human. But that's only the beginning of a new series of shocking revelations that lead towards a dark hidden plan that not even the unbelievable power of her War God Mode may be able to withstand.

Next up: Still, Medaka's proving to be good at thinking outside of the box, and if she needs the full backing of every hidden resource of the Learner Council to meet the challenge, then that's what she's going to get. Even the Abnormal ones! (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Episode 12, titled "Seitokai wo Shikei Shikkou Suru", is part 4 of the "Good Loser Kumagawa" series.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Aki Toyosaki as Medaka Kurokami and Kei Shindou as Zenkichi Hitoyoshi. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by GAINAX and Asahi Production, so the studio's house style defines how Medaka Box Abnormal looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Aki Toyosaki voicing Medaka Kurokami gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.