Grisaia: Phantom Trigger THE ANIMATION

About Grisaia: Phantom Trigger THE ANIMATION

Here is what Grisaia: Phantom Trigger THE ANIMATION (グリザイア：ファントムトリガー THE ANIMATION) is about, retold in plain terms: an action anime by Bibury Animation Studios (2019). In short: Following the Heath Oslo incident, the existence of the US-Japanese anti-terror organization CIRS has become a matter of public knowledge. CIRS has been rebuilt from the ground up, and its most covert functions spun off to a new agency: SORD (Social Ops, Research & Development).

Soon after, the goal of SORD is to train a new generation of operatives to defend the country against future threats. To that end, the organization has established a series of schools up and down the country. Mihama Academy, more-or-less left to rot after its abrupt closure, has been given new purpose as one such 'specialist training school'.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Akane Tomonaga as Kazuki Kazami and Ayane Sakura as Touka Shishigaya. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Bibury Animation Studios, which means the visual identity of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger THE ANIMATION follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Akane Tomonaga as Kazuki Kazami, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.