The Law of Ueki

About The Law of Ueki

If you are hunting for a new action series, The Law of Ueki (うえきの法則) deserves a look (2005). The setup goes like this. The premise: Kousuke Ueki, a student of the Hinokuni Junior High School, is picked by a God Candidate, Koba-sen, to participate in a competition where people fight out to become God and only the strongest will prevail. Embodied with the ability to turn garbage into trees, Kousuke will be joining in the fight against other junior high school pupils in this selection.

Further in, this sets the premise for the earth-friendly clash where the learners will pit their powers against the rest.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Romi Park as Kousuke Ueki and Tomoko Kawakami as Ai Mori. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 51 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Studio DEEN and Studio Izena is the studio behind The Law of Ueki, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Romi Park as Kousuke Ueki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.