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The Asterisk War
学戦都市アスタリスク
6.8
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Synopsis
In the previous century, an unprecedented disaster known as the Invertia drastically reformed the world. The powers of existing nations declined significantly, paving the way for a conglomerate called the Integrated Empire Foundation to assume control. But more importantly, the Invertia led to the emergence of a new species of humans who are born with phenomenal physical capabilities—the Genestella. Its elite are hand-picked across the globe to attend the top six schools, and they duel amongst t...
Background
The release of the Gakusen Toshi Asterisk anime series was first announced at an American anime convention called SakuraCon. It adapts the first three volumes of its light novel source material. Gakusen Toshi Asterisk was simulcast in North America by Crunchyroll and Funimation.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA reluctant hero duels flamboyant fire‑mages to uncover his sister’s fate amid a city‑wide battle royale.
In a world reshaped by the cataclysmic Invertia, humanity has birthed a new elite: the Genestella—students with supernatural combat abilities who turn schoolyards into arenas. Six prestigious academies vie for supremacy in dazzling, televised duels called Festas, where power, politics, and celebrity collide. Ayato Amagiri, a low‑key scholarship transfer to the faltering Seidoukan Academy, isn’t here for glory. He’s hunting clues about his vanished older sister, a mystery that drags him into the underbelly of the Integrated Empire’s machinations. Ayato’s first encounter with the flamboyant fire‑wielding prodigy Julis‑Alexia von Riessfeld—caught in a compromising wardrobe malfunction—sparks a heated showdown that the student council promptly cancels. Yet the incident thrusts him into a whirlwind of rivalries, secret societies, and a looming conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between nations. As Ayato reluctantly teams up with Julis, the stoic swordswoman Kirin, and other top‑tier Genestella, he discovers that winning the Festas may be the only way to untangle the web surrounding his sister’s disappearance and the true purpose of the Genestella program.
school battle royalemystery questflamboyant magicpolitical intrigueecchi flair
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+ recommended floor+
moderate
Sexual contentFrequent fan service including accidental nudity, suggestive camera angles, and harem dynamics with multiple girls vying for protagonist's attention
mild
ViolenceFantasy tournament duels with energy weapons and magical abilities; minimal blood or lasting injury shown
mild
LanguageOccasional standard anime insults and combat trash-talk; no strong profanity
mild
Disturbing themesMissing family member mystery and corporate conspiracy backdrop; no graphic trauma depiction
A battle-harem academy series where students with superpowers compete in televised tournaments while the protagonist searches for his missing sister. Expect frequent suggestive situations and fan service alongside flashy but bloodless combat.
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The Asterisk War has 12 episodes.
The Asterisk War is currently finished airing.
The Asterisk War was produced by A-1 Pictures.
The Asterisk War aired Oct 3, 2015 to Dec 19, 2015.
The Asterisk War is based on a Light novel.
A battle-harem academy series where students with superpowers compete in televised tournaments while the protagonist searches for his missing sister. Expect frequent suggestive situations and fan service alongside flashy but bloodless combat.
