Black Bullet
Black Bullet

Black Bullet

2014TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsJapanese

A near future, where humans have been defeated by the viral parasites named Gastrea. They have been exiled into a small territory and live in despair, side-by-side in terror. In this world trapped in darkness— Rentaro, a boy living near Tokyo and member of the "Civil Security"—an organization specializing in fighting against the Gastrea—is used to accomplishing dangerous tasks. His partner is Enju, a precocious young girl. They fight thanks to their peculiar powers until one day, when they receive a special assignment from the government. This top secret mission is to prevent the destruction of Tokyo... Set in a near future, this thrilling heroic-action story... starts now!

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Kōichi MashimoGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future where humanity is threatened by a viral plague that creates monstrous creatures known as Gastrea, the story follows Rentaro Satomi, a young man who works as a "Promoter" for the Tendo Civil Security. Alongside his "Blooded Dolls," genetically engineered girls with supernatural abilities, Rentaro fights to protect humanity from the ever-present threat of the Gastrea. The series explores themes of survival, prejudice, and the desperate measures taken by humans to coexist in a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Critical Reception

Black Bullet received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its action sequences and unique premise, the series was often criticized for its pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a plot that felt rushed or convoluted at times. The mature themes were also a point of discussion, with some finding them compelling and others feeling they were not handled with sufficient depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, post-apocalyptic setting and interesting concept of fighting monstrous threats.
  • Criticized for its inconsistent pacing and a story that sometimes felt rushed or underdeveloped.
  • The relationship between the human protagonists and the 'Blooded Dolls' was a point of interest, though sometimes overshadowed by plot complexities.

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Fun Fact

The original light novel series that Black Bullet is based on is titled 'Black Bullet' and is written by Shiden Kanzaki with illustrations by Saki Ukai. The anime adaptation only covers the first four volumes of the light novel.

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BiankaMalburg

BiankaMalburg

**"In order for you to have the time to truly decide whether this world is worth saving or not, we need the world to keep existing"** ~Please forgive any spelling errors. English is not my native language. I have my difficulties with ...
ZeBlah

ZeBlah

Quite good animation but the foundation of the story is just too sad for me. Maybe worth to watch it once.