The Asterisk War English Sub & Dub

About The Asterisk War

The Asterisk War (学戦都市アスタリスク) blends action, comedy and ecchi by A-1 Pictures (2015). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed.

Beyond that: However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive fight spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy metropolis above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Julis Alexia von Riessfeld (Ai Kakuma) and Ayato Amagiri (Atsushi Tamaru) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of The Asterisk War follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ai Kakuma as Julis Alexia von Riessfeld, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.