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

About HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS

HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS (ヒプノシスマイク-Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima +) arrives as an action anime by A-1 Pictures (2023), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: A recent uptick in civilian riots and crimes has been observed across the country following the conclusion of the second Division Rap Battle. 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.

More of the story: Suspecting these events to be linked to the effect of the Hypnosis Microphones, the governing Party of Words begins 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 has to put aside their personal differences and work together to stop this mayhem.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Shou Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji and Shintarou Asanuma as Samatoki Aohitsugi. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima PLUS, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Shou Hayami as Jakurai Jinguji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2023, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.