

World Trigger
A gate to another world opens in Mikado City, and monsters called Neighbors emerge. It's up to Border Defense agent Osamu Mikumo to fight them.
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Plot Summary
The story begins when a mysterious gate, known as the 'Gate', opens in the city of Mikado, leading to another dimension inhabited by monstrous beings called Neighbors. To combat this threat, an organization called the Border is formed, employing skilled individuals known as Triggers to fight the Neighbors. The series follows Osamu Mikumo, a junior Border agent who, alongside the powerful Neighbor Yuma Kuga, battles these interdimensional invaders and uncovers the secrets behind the Gate and the Neighbor world.
Critical Reception
The 2021 season of World Trigger was generally well-received by fans of the manga and the previous anime adaptation, appreciated for its faithful adaptation of the source material and its strategic, team-based combat. While some critics noted the animation quality could be inconsistent at times, the complex plot development and character interactions were highlighted as strengths, particularly for those invested in the intricate world-building.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strategic combat and complex world-building.
- Fans appreciated the faithful adaptation of the manga's intricate plot.
- Animation quality was sometimes noted as inconsistent but generally adequate.
Google audience: Google users generally view World Trigger (2021) positively, appreciating its strategic depth, character development, and the continuation of the engaging storyline. Many comments highlight the enjoyment derived from the detailed power systems and the teamwork displayed by the characters.
Fun Fact
The 'Neighbor' species in World Trigger are not inherently evil; they originate from a different planet and have their own societal structures and motivations for crossing dimensions, often related to resource scarcity or territorial disputes.
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