The Asterisk War

About The Asterisk War

Meet The Asterisk War (学戦都市アスタリスク), an action, comedy and ecchi anime by A-1 Pictures (2015). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed.

Next up: However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive fight spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy metropolis above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Julis Alexia von Riessfeld (Ai Kakuma) and Ayato Amagiri (Atsushi Tamaru) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

A-1 Pictures is the studio behind The Asterisk War, 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. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ai Kakuma as Julis Alexia von Riessfeld, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.