Your Forma

In an alternate 2023, the Your Forma, a miraculous "smart thread" technology initially developed to treat a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an integral part of daily life. But these convenient devices come with an invasive drawback—they record every sight, sound, and even emotion their users experience.

For electronic investigator Echika Hieda, diving into peoples' memories via the Your Forma and hunting for evidence to solve the toughest crimes is all part of a day's work. The problem is, she's so good at what she does that her assistants literally fry their brains trying to keep up with her. After putting one too many aides in the hospital, the top brass finally furnish Echika with a partner on her level, a brilliant yet cheeky android named Harold Lucraft. Does this unlikely duo have what it takes to resolve their mutual suspicions and avert a deadly technological infection from sweeping across the globe before it's too late?

(Source: Yen Press)

Hieda, Echika Main

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Lucraft, Harold W. Main

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Kleemann, Benno Supporting

Hayashi, Yuu Japanese

Bigga Supporting

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Totoki, Ui Supporting

Endou, Aya Japanese

Carter, Lexie Willow Supporting

Saitou, Chiwa Japanese

Fokine, Ivan Lukich Supporting

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Chernova, Darya Romanovna Supporting

Nanase, Ayaka Japanese

Haig Supporting

Yanaka, Hiroshi Japanese

Furman, Aiden Supporting

Toyonaga, Toshiyuki Japanese

Sudoku, Yuuki Producer

Iwata, Kouki Producer

Kang, Yue Producer

Satou, Yuuhei Producer

Reviews

Apr 20, 2025

pawnstar

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

Stylish Setup, but Substance Struggles to Keep Up

Your Forma sets out with a compelling premise, a futuristic world where memories can be extracted and investigated, but quickly finds itself bogged down by its own weighty ambitions.

The series opens in medias res, dropping viewers into a dense cyberpunk setting with minimal orientation. While that can work for some, here it feels more disorienting than intriguing. The show leans heavily on technobabble, often overwhelming rather than immersing, and its mystery elements fall surprisingly flat. In several cases, the “brain dive” mechanics feel unnecessary, uncovering clues that should’ve been easily spotted by standard detective work.

Characters are another weak ... point. Echika, our emotionally distant protagonist, maintains a cold, monotone presence. While her android partner Harold is meant to offer contrast and levity, his personality quirks feel more like preprogrammed gimmicks than genuine charm. Their dynamic, central to the show’s progression, lacks real tension or warmth.

The pacing doesn’t help. Early episodes rush through developments, offering little room to build suspense or emotional investment. Plot points land with a thud instead of a punch. Despite its sci-fi aesthetic, the structure slips into formulaic “case of the week” rhythms, making it feel like a generic procedural in futuristic clothing.

Visually, the animation has its moments, but consistency is an issue. Episode 3 in particular suffers from rough cuts and uninspired visuals that undermine the intensity the story tries to deliver.

Final Thoughts
Your Forma has the framework of a smart, stylish thriller, but its execution struggles under the weight of its own concepts. It may still find its stride in later episodes, but so far, it’s more form than function.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

What did you think of this review?

Nice 0

Love it 0

Funny 0

Confusing 0

Informative 0

Well-written 0

Creative 0

More reviews by pawnstar (7)

Show all

Read more

Show less

Open

Gift

Report

May 14, 2025

Kirumin

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (7/13 eps)

missing tag "romance" cause love is in the air between this two main characters

i'd say 60% for detective plots and 40% romance

so in detective plots ngl confusing asf as someone who wasn't interest in the anime in the first place, this is not one of those detective anime where they slowly explain you the situation or plots n shts, you need to dive in to understand this but if your asking me? ofc i didn't and i wont cause the plot wont let you wait to understand their current situation well honestly im staying for the romance which bring us to the "40% romance",

real ... talk the romance is the reason i stay here thats for sure cause this android x human has this like "MU" relationship or crush x crush kind going on that makes me more focused reacting on their interactions rather than the whole plot lol, ngl its like im watching again one of those old adventure animes where the romance is side dish but slowly progressing their closeness by having "moment of their time alone" that makes me giggle or kilig vibes lol, if only the story/plot was erased here and only romance is stay then this anime will be fully be good romance but oh well THIS KIND OF ROMANCE WONT PROGRESS IF PLOT WASN"T HERE TO BEGIN WITH.

honestly rate it 6 if it weren't for the romance
mixed feelings on recommendation
better to watch their romance compilation in youtube rather than this whole ass anime


"I want to become your equal partner" thats their thing ayieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ♡♥︎ ♡♥︎ ♡♥︎

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

What did you think of this review?

Nice 0

Love it 0

Funny 0

Confusing 0

Informative 0

Well-written 0

Creative 0

More reviews by Kirumin (49)

Show all

Read more

Show less

Open

Gift

Report

Apr 23, 2025

Vicky-chama

Not Recommended

Informative

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

Bro, I spent 10 minutes looking for the first season of this anime because it starts out SO CONFUSING, but as it turns out, this IS the first season. They skipped AN ENTIRE VOLUME OF CONTENT.
WHAT? WHY? God

Such a shame, can't keep up with things I know nothing about, doesn't even captivate the interest of the viewer, you're meant to build up your characters and make the viewers know them and become attached to them, not skip to "the good part".

A terribly executed anime for what seems to be a wonderful light novel and manga; just go read them instead.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

What did you think of this review?

Nice 0

Love it 0

Funny 0

Confusing 0

Informative 0

Well-written 0

Creative 0

More reviews by Vicky-chama (4)

Show all

Read more

Show less

Open

Gift

Report

Underrated Creative/Innovative Anime

by LifeWeeb

39 Entries · 29 Restacks

2025 anime watch list

by mostyda0992

24 Entries · 11 Restacks

Anime Onegai's Subbed, Redubbed and Dubbed Animes by Third Parties

by Shakitonu31

42 Entries · 12 Restacks

Recommendations

Spring 2025 Simulcast List [Update 4/7]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of television anime acquired for simulcast release during the Spring 2025 season. Anime series licensed for hom...read more

Mar 25, 4:48 PM by Snow | Discuss (17 comments)

'Your Forma' Unveils Additional Cast, Ending Theme, Second Promo

The official website of the Your Forma anime series unveiled additional cast, ending theme, and the second promotional video on Wednesday. The television anime adapt...read more

Mar 19, 2:37 PM by Nioxys | Discuss (0 comments)

	Genuinely, what went wrong? jahver - May 9	13 replies	by DDR1327 »» Yesterday, 8:58 PM
	Poll: Your Forma Episode 7 Discussion Stark700 - May 14	37 replies	by WatchTillTandava »» May 17, 10:18 PM
	Poll: Your Forma Episode 6 Discussion Stark700 - May 7	14 replies	by WatchTillTandava »» May 10, 6:13 PM
	Would you agree to have Your Forma implanted into your brain? electric_angel - May 8	2 replies	by WatchTillTandava »» May 10, 10:34 AM
	Poll: Your Forma Episode 5 Discussion Stark700 - Apr 30	22 replies	by patkarunungan »» May 8, 6:38 AM