Tekkonkinkreet

About Tekkonkinkreet

Meet Tekkonkinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート), an action, psychological and supernatural anime by Studio 4°C (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, its very existence is put at risk.

Also worth knowing: Determined to protect both White and their town, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins, gradually losing his innocence as he confronts a dark manifestation within himself.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kazunari Ninomiya as Kuro and Yuu Aoi as Shiro. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio 4°C, which means the visual identity of Tekkonkinkreet follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kazunari Ninomiya as Kuro, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.