Needless English Sub & Dub

About Needless

Meet Needless, an action, comedy and sci-fi anime by Madhouse (2009). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: At the onset of World War III, nobody could have predicted the effect it would have on Japan. While it had officially ended fifty years ago in 2150, its battles still persist.

Also worth knowing: Large, unexplained areas known as "Blackspots" appeared across the country, filled with the contaminated ruins of cities and countrysides. Those inside were trapped to halt the spread of contamination, and their gifts began to mutate—be they shapeshifters, pyromancers, or controllers of gravity itself—they all became known as the Needless. Adam Blade is one such Needless, possessing remarkable regenerative abilities and incredible strength.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Madhouse, so the studio's house style defines how Needless looks and moves on screen. 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. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.