Angel Beats!

Death is one of many mysteries that has left humanity in the dark since the dawn of time. However, the burning question of what happens to the soul after one dies is soon answered to 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi. Waking up with no previous memories in a dimension between life and death, he discovers the unsettling truth of the afterlife.

Taking the form of a high school, this bizarre dimension is designated to shelter those who died unwanted deaths. Feeling wronged by God during their earthly lives, the school's residents have decided to form the Afterlife Battlefront—a rebellious faction determined to oppose their god-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. The group's leader, Yuri Nakamura, recruits Otonashi in their fight against Angel in order to take control of their own lives. However, questioning the morality behind their actions, Otonashi takes a step behind the enemy lines to understand the opposing side of their common fate.

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Background

Angel Beats! is an original anime that was created by screenplay writer Jun Maeda and directed by Seiji Kishi. A manga adaptation was later released by Jun Maeda and published by ASCII Media Works in Dengeki G's Magazine. The manga was used as a way to expand on elements of the plot that could not be fitted into the show's original running time. The series has been praised for its integration of music, humor, and action into a plot with deep and powerful themes. The show was chosen as a recommended work by the awards jury of the 18th Japan Media Arts Festival in the year 2014.

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Adaptation:	Angel Beats!: Track Zero, Angel Beats! The 4-koma: Bokura no Sensen Koushinkyoku♪, Angel Beats!: The Last Operation
Side story:	Angel Beats! Specials, Angel Beats! Another Epilogue
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Horikawa, Kenji

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Toba, Yousuke

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Maruyama, Hiroo

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Tsuji, Mitsuhito

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Opening Theme

	1: "My Soul, Your Beats!" by Lia (eps TV: 2-3, 5-9, 11; BD/DVD: 1-3, 5-13)
	2: "My Soul, Your Beats!" by LiSA (eps 4)

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	1: "Brave Song" by Aoi Tada (eps 1-9, 11-12)
	2: "Ichiban no Takaramono ~Yui final ver.~ (一番の宝物 ~Yui final ver.~)" by Girls Dead Monster feat. LiSA (eps 10)
	3: "Ichiban no Takaramono (一番の宝物)" by karuta (eps 13)

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Apr 2, 2024

griddyweeb

Recommended

Definitely should give it a try if you're into drama and good stories. It makes you question life a bit, in a good way. Great and unique story, overwhelming even. My only issue is the pacing.

There should've been 15-16 episodes or even more, I'm not aware of the manga, but I assume they tried to compress just a bit too much into 13 episodes that led to the rushed pacing.

The characters were really well written despite some of the clichés, you kinda grow to like almost all of them. Problem is not many characters were written in depth, even though there were potential in ...

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Dec 22, 2023

leeatorio

Mixed Feelings

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👼 **Angel Beats: An Angelic Symphony of Emotions! 🎶**

Angel Beats, oh, what a journey! 🌟 While the anime undeniably holds its own charm, I must confess that the anticipation of a tearjerker left me expecting a tsunami of emotions that, perhaps, didn't quite materialize. 🤔

Yes, it has its moments—touching, adorable, and absolutely incredible. The narrative weaves a captivating tale with an intriguing blend of humor, heartwarming scenes, and unexpected twists. 😄💔

However, the emotional intensity that was hyped up didn't hit me as profoundly as I anticipated. Don't get me wrong, the series is good—really good, in fact! It just didn't unleash the floodgates of tears ... as some had led me to believe.

The characters, with their unique quirks and backstories, contribute to the overall charm. The dynamics among them create a symphony of emotions that ranges from laughter to introspection. 😂💭

Despite my initial expectations, Angel Beats is undeniably worth watching. Its poignant moments, coupled with the fantastic soundtrack, make it an anime experience that lingers in your heart. 💖

In summary, while it might not be the tearjerker I was prepared for, Angel Beats is a delightful anime that offers a unique blend of emotions, making it a worthwhile watch.

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👼 **Angel Beats: Uma Sinfonia Angelical de Emoções! 🎶**

Angel Beats, oh, que jornada! 🌟 Enquanto o anime possui seu próprio encanto inegável, devo confessar que a expectativa de uma história comovente me deixou esperando uma tempestade de emoções que, talvez, não se concretizou totalmente. 🤔

Sim, ele tem seus momentos — tocantes, adoráveis e absolutamente incríveis. A narrativa tece uma história envolvente com uma mistura intrigante de humor, cenas reconfortantes e reviravoltas inesperadas. 😄💔

No entanto, a intensidade emocional que foi exaltada não me atingiu tão profundamente quanto eu antecipava. Não me entenda mal, a série é boa — realmente boa, na verdade! Simplesmente não desencadeou o dilúvio de lágrimas como alguns me fizeram acreditar.

Os personagens, com suas peculiaridades e histórias de fundo únicas, contribuem para o charme geral. As dinâmicas entre eles criam uma sinfonia de emoções que vai desde o riso até a reflexão. 😂💭

Apesar das minhas expectativas iniciais, Angel Beats é indiscutivelmente digno de ser assistido. Seus momentos comoventes, juntamente com a trilha sonora fantástica, fazem dele uma experiência de anime que permanece no coração. 💖

Em resumo, embora talvez não seja o drama lacrimoso que eu estava preparado, Angel Beats é um anime encantador que oferece uma mistura única de emoções, tornando-o uma experiência que vale a pena.

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Jul 31, 2023

ffrx4

Not Recommended

I finally decided to watch this show, after years of seeing it get highly praised by the community, and i am pretty disappointed.

-Plot: Angel Beats is a show that in 13 episodes tried to do what not even a longer anime would be able to. Watching the series felt like getting bombarded with new plot points and plot twists almost every episode, just to then resolve them quickly and never talk about them again; this anime had so many chances of getting more interesting, but it seemed to just have an adversion against going deeper into world-building and actually explaining things that otherwise just make ...

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