JOKER

About JOKER

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, JOKER (Kaitou Joker) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Under the veil of the shining night, the mysterious phantom thief Joker performs daring heists on one valuable treasure to the next. Although often backed into a corner by persistent police investigator Dokusaburou Oniyama, the self-proclaimed "Miracle Maker" uses his arsenal of flashy tricks to escape, straddling the line between science and magic.

Soon after, in the middle of a heist to steal the "Dragon Gem" from the mansion of a haughty multimillionaire, Joker runs into Hachi, a clumsy but earnest ninja. Hachi is after the same treasure but idolizes Joker, who in return merely sees him as a nuisance. Still, the two are able to work together to perform a successful heist.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Shin-Ei Animation is the studio behind JOKER, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.