No.6

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Number Six, Number 6, No. Six
Japanese: NO.6[ナンバー・シックス]
English: No. 6
Spanish: No. 6
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Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 11
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jul 8, 2011 to Sep 16, 2011
Premiered: Summer 2011
Broadcast: Fridays at 01:15 (JST)
Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Kodansha, Fuji TV
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: Bones
Source: Novel
Genres: ActionAction, DramaDrama, MysteryMystery, Sci-FiSci-Fi
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 7.551 (scored by 209358209,358 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #17522
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Popularity: #535
Members: 445,763
Favorites: 7,390

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Synopsis

Many years ago, after the end of a bloody world war, mankind took shelter in six city-states that were peaceful and perfect... at least on the surface. However, Shion—an elite resident of the city-state No. 6—gained a new perspective on the world he lives in, thanks to a chance encounter with a mysterious boy, Nezumi. Nezumi turned out to be just one of many who lived in the desolate wasteland beyond the walls of the supposed utopia. But despite knowing that the other boy was a fugitive, Shion decided to take him in for the night and protect him, which resulted in drastic consequences: because of his actions, Shion and his mother lost their status as elites and were relocated elsewhere, and the darker side of the city began to make itself known.

Now, a long time after their life-altering first meeting, Shion and Nezumi are finally brought together once again—the former elite and the boy on the run are about to embark on an adventure that will, in time, reveal the shattering secrets of No. 6.

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Background

No. 6 condenses but largely remains faithful to the the original nine-part light novel series. Changes were made to tone down the amount of violence in the series, in addition to creating an alternate ending.

Characters & Voice Actors

Nezumi

Main
Hosoya, Yoshimasa
Japanese

Shion

Main
Kaji, Yuuki
Japanese

Inukashi

Supporting
Shindou, Kei
Japanese

Safu

Supporting
Yasuno, Kiyono
Japanese

Karan

Supporting
Sakuma, Rei
Japanese

Safu's Grandmother

Supporting
Shouji, Miyoko
Japanese

Lili

Supporting
Morohoshi, Sumire
Japanese

Youming

Supporting
Miki, Shinichiro
Japanese

Rikiga

Supporting
Terasoma, Masaki
Japanese

Old Man

Supporting
Arimoto, Kinryuu
Japanese

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Reviews

Aug 18, 2024
This is by far one of the most beautifully made anime I've ever laid my eyes on!

The plot was fascinating and unique, and I can't stop thinking about the characters! Their personalities really left a mark! ^^

And the fact that the feelings between the main characters were shown in a more realistic way and not shoved in your face, made it a much more pleasant watch and made me root for them^^

When I think about it, I can't say I've come across another anime with the same premise and I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see a special episode, though I'm pretty sure it won't ...
Sep 27, 2024
Mixed Feelings
This is a case where reading the manga before watching the anime ruined the show for me. While they are very similar, in that they hit most of the same plot points. The art style and pacing changes that the anime made caused me to not enjoy it.

The manga artwork was clean and very pretty, with a lot of details that gave it a unique feel. The anime's art style on the other hand oversimplifies a lot of the designs and lacks the unique charm the original had.

I also felt that the manga did a better job of creating an atmospheric mood. ...
Mar 12, 2024
No.6 was an anime that I always hoped would come back with a good story of utopia and dystopia, but it fails in both. If it weren't for his good visuals giving him a heavier look, he would fail more than he already has.
I always try to look favorably on teenage characters, giving the opportunity to any author, but it's difficult to have an unbearable character with an out-of-the-ordinary morality that harms and fluctuates in a disgusting way. Getting in the way until the last minute of the anime. Whatever final plot would be shown, I no longer cared about almost any character.
The soundtrack, dialogues, ...

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