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World Trigger

ワールドトリガー · 2014–2021

Border agents wield interdimensional Triggers to defend Mikado City from alien Neighbors.

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When an interdimensional dimensional gateway opens above Mikado City, lethal extraterrestrial beings known as Neighbors invade Earth, devastating urban defenses with advanced technology. To repel the alien threat, a secretive defense agency called Border is established, mastering specialized energy weapons known as Triggers. Four years after the invasion, humble agent Osamu Mikumo encounters Yuma Kuga, an eccentric transfer student who conceals an astounding secret: he is actually an alien Neighbor possessing a black Trigger of immense power. Recognizing Yuma's kind nature, Osamu befriends him, joining elite combat squads to protect humanity from cosmic threats.

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Adapted from Daisuke Ashihara's acclaimed tactical shonen manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, *World Trigger* was animated by Toei Animation and broadcast on TV Asahi from autumn 2014 to 2016. Spanning seventy-three episodes in its ambitious inaugural run, the series captivated shonen fans with its intellectually rigorous team combat, complex tactical weapon systems, and methodical tournament strategy. Directed by Mitsuru Hongo and Morio Hatano, the anime achieved enduring popularity for prioritizing realistic team coordination and strategic intellect over brute strength alone.

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Type: TV
Episodes: 85
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 2014-10-04 → 2016-04-02
Season: Winter 2021
Studio: Toei Animation
Source: Manga
Duration: 23 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Producers: TV Asahi

Dubbed in 1 language

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Episodes

85

51
Xeno's Trion Soldiers Aired 2015-10-24
52
The Sunset of Meeden Aired 2015-10-31
53
The One that Shall Be Saved Aired 2015-11-07
54
Giev's Thrust Aired 2015-11-14
55
Dead or Alive Aired 2015-11-21
56
The Secret of Lilith Aired 2015-11-28
57
Xeno and Lilith Aired 2015-12-05
58
The Captured Osamu Aired 2015-12-12
59
The Two Black Triggers Aired 2015-12-19
60
The Adventure of Yotaro Aired 2015-12-26
61
Truth and Lies Aired 2016-01-09
62
Giev and Charon Aired 2016-01-16
63
A Reversed Future Aired 2016-01-23
64
A Prisoner from Aftokrator Aired 2016-01-30
65
No.1 Shooter, Masataka Ninomiya Aired 2016-02-06
66
Sharpened Fangs Aired 2016-02-13
67
The Battle of the B-Rank Top Teams Aired 2016-02-20
68
The Targeted Tamakoma Aired 2016-02-27
69
A Battle Royal Aired 2016-03-05
70
A Captain's Duty Aired 2016-03-12
71
A New Threat Aired 2016-03-19
72
An Evolving Mikumo Squad Aired 2016-03-26
73
To the Future Aired 2016-04-02

1
The Attack Aired 2021-01-09
2
Collision Aired 2021-01-16
3
Battle Aired 2021-01-23
4
Destiny Aired 2021-01-30
5
New Technique Aired 2021-02-06
6
Strong Will Aired 2021-02-20
7
Showdown Aired 2021-02-27
8
Negotiation Aired 2021-03-06
9
Captain Aired 2021-03-13
10
The Upper Ranks Aired 2021-03-20
11
The Strong Ones Aired 2021-03-27
12
New Face Aired 2021-04-03

Cast

Characters

140

Amatori, Chika

Amatori, Chika Main

Jin, Yuuichi

Jin, Yuuichi Main

Kuga, Yuuma

Kuga, Yuuma Main

Mikumo, Osamu

Mikumo, Osamu Main

Amatori, Rinji

Amatori, Rinji Supporting

Amou, Tsukihiko

Amou, Tsukihiko Supporting

Arafune, Tetsuji

Arafune, Tetsuji Supporting

Arashiyama, Jun

Arashiyama, Jun Supporting

Arashiyama, Fuku

Arashiyama, Fuku Supporting

Betsuyaku, Taichi

Betsuyaku, Taichi Supporting

Ema, Yuzuru

Ema, Yuzuru Supporting

Arashiyama, Saho

Arashiyama, Saho Supporting

Enedra

Enedra Supporting

Ayatsuji, Haruka

Ayatsuji, Haruka Supporting

Fuyushima, Shinji

Fuyushima, Shinji Supporting

Azuma, Haruaki

Azuma, Haruaki Supporting

Gatlin

Gatlin Supporting

Hana's Father

Hana's Father Supporting

Bitou

Bitou Supporting

Hana's Mother

Hana's Mother Supporting

Chano, Makoto

Chano, Makoto Supporting

Hanzaki, Yoshito

Hanzaki, Yoshito Supporting

Charon

Charon Supporting

Hinoe, Hidehide

Hinoe, Hidehide Supporting

Eida

Eida Supporting

Hiura, Akane

Hiura, Akane Supporting

Hokari, Atsushi

Hokari, Atsushi Supporting

Hosoi, Maori

Hosoi, Maori Supporting

Fudetani

Fudetani Supporting

Hyrein

Hyrein Supporting

Fujisawa, Itsuki

Fujisawa, Itsuki Supporting

Hyuse

Hyuse Supporting

Futatsugi

Futatsugi Supporting

Ikoma, Tatsuhito

Ikoma, Tatsuhito Supporting

Inukai, Sumiharu

Inukai, Sumiharu Supporting

Izumi, Kouhei

Izumi, Kouhei Supporting

Gieve

Gieve Supporting

Kakizaki, Kuniharu

Kakizaki, Kuniharu Supporting

Kako, Nozomi

Kako, Nozomi Supporting

Harukawa, Aoba

Harukawa, Aoba Supporting

Karasawa, Katsumi

Karasawa, Katsumi Supporting

Hatohara, Mirai

Hatohara, Mirai Supporting

Karasuma, Kyousuke

Karasuma, Kyousuke Supporting

Kashio, Yutaka

Kashio, Yutaka Supporting

Hitomi, Mako

Hitomi, Mako Supporting

Katori's Brother

Katori's Brother Supporting

Katori's Father

Katori's Father Supporting

Hiyami, Aki

Hiyami, Aki Supporting

Katori's Mother

Katori's Mother Supporting

Katori, Youko

Katori, Youko Supporting

Crew

Staff

271

Storyboard7

Kawasaki, Yoshiki

Koyama, Ken

Mori, Takeshi

Oohata, Kouichi

Oohata, Kouichi

Sokabe, Takashi

Takeshita, Kenichi

Yamaguchi, Yuuji

Yamaguchi, Yuuji

Theme Song Arrangement4

Koyama, Hisashi

Koyama, Hisashi

Mirai Show

Ohmori, Motoki

Ohmori, Motoki

UTA

Theme Song Composition3

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Maruyama, Mayuko

Ohmori, Motoki

Ohmori, Motoki

Theme Song Lyrics1

Ohmori, Motoki

Ohmori, Motoki

Theme Song Performance6

AAA

AAA

Frausto, Dan

Frausto, Dan

Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai

Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai

Pile

Pile

Sonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

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Allen Moody 2014

I suppose Osamu's a good example of a character who everyone disparages as weak, but who does whatever he can to prove himself regardless, so there's THAT. AND Kirie of course. We may ALL be Wizened Old Geezers before the story actually CONCLUDES, but I have to say that I WAS pretty satisfied with the ending of Season Three.

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