Battle Programmer Shirase

About Battle Programmer Shirase

Looking for background on Battle Programmer Shirase? This comedy, sci-fi and ecchi series by AIC (2003) starts out like this. The premise: Clash Programmer Shirase, also known as BPS, is a free programmer with super hacking abilities who doesn't work for money. What he does work for is certainly something that only people like him would appreciate.

Further in, his demeanor certainly doesn't suit the jobs he is hired for. With the evil King of America causing trouble via the internet, Shirase is nothing but busy as each new adventure brings even more interesting people into the picture.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC, so the studio's house style defines how Battle Programmer Shirase looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2003, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.