Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima

In a world overtaken by war and conflict, "Hypnosis Microphones"—devices through which a user channels lyrics that can affect the listener's brain and even cause physical damage—were introduced to the masses by the Party of Words. Revolutionizing warfare, Hypnosis Mics have transformed words and music into the sole weapons used by gangsters, terrorists, and the military, with physical weapons having been banned from use.

As a result of swooping in during the chaos, the all-female Party of Words rules over the Japanese government. Women in Japan now live in Chuuouku, while men battle over surrounding territories outside the ward through rap battles.

With intentions unknown, the Party of Words begins to gather the former members of the now-disbanded legendary rap crew The Dirty Dawg to fight not for territory or war, but for their respective crew's pride and honor in the greatest rap battle of all time. The first Division Rap Battle is about to commence, and practice is not something these rappers are going to need.

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Amemura, Ramuda Main

Shirai, Yuusuke Japanese

Kannonzaka, Doppo Main

Itou, Kent Japanese

Aohitsugi, Samatoki Main

Asanuma, Shintaro Japanese

Yumeno, Gentarou Main

Saitou, Souma Japanese

Jinguuji, Jakurai Main

Hayami, Show Japanese

Arisugawa, Dice Main

Nozuyama, Yukihiro Japanese

Yamada, Ichirou Main

Kimura, Subaru Japanese

Izanami, Hifumi Main

Kijima, Ryuuichi Japanese

Iruma, Juuto Main

Komada, Wataru Japanese

Busujima, Riou Mason Main

Kamio, Shinichirou Japanese

Shibata, Misaki Assistant Producer

Ono, Katsumi Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Motoyama, Satoshi Sound Director

Nogami, Kazuo Episode Director

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Nov 23, 2024

liliavanrouge

Recommended

Ah, Hypnosis Microphone - the rap-battle anime EVER. Me personally, I've always been a big fan of music projects, and Hypnosis Microphone is definitely one of my favourites. The story itself might be a little odd—a bunch of men fighting with microphones that cause hypnosis—but after some time, you get used to it, and especially after playing the game itself, you've probably already been striving for the anime adaptation.

But story aside, the designs of the characters are absolutely wonderful and what's better is that you get to learn something new about them each episode. The music is all so well too, with creative lyrics. Each ... division's members have their own unique charm, and I like BAT and BB the most! (It's really difficult to pick favourites to be honest, though..!)

And of course for my fellow fujoshi and fudanshi out there; perhaps Hypnosis Microphone is heaven for us. After all, who wouldn't like an anime about a bunch of gay men grouped together singing using microphones that cause hypnosis to fight against a group of homophobic women? XD

That's all I've got to say about Hypnosis Microphone. If you're a fan and want to learn more about Hypnosis Microphone, I would recommend you check out the mangas and the game too! But unfortunately there isn't an English translation of the game yet, but you can look up translations of stories on the net.

Thank you for reading, hehe. ^_^

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Aug 12, 2024

_Tooru-san_

Mixed Feelings

I'm not good at writting reviews so i'll go straight to the point and keep it short.

I love the characters, especially their designs but the story is kinda shitty. For half of the season they tried to show of the characters but i still fell like it could be done better. I see the potential but i still wasn't satisfied with what they did. The story had some good moments but overall it was pretty boring and i had a hard time watching this anime. At first, before starting it i was actually exited to do so, but later i only watched it for the ... characters hoping they will do something interesting.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Oct 24, 2023

deadlyspawn

Not Recommended

The story is lackluster at best and lets be honest, it takes a backseat to the hip-hop/rap performances. Nothing about the story was interesting; I know I'm not familiar with Japanese hip-hop culture, even though I do listen to a lot of rappers (artists & battle rappers) from that area. Maybe that's why it didn't jive with me like it should have.

The odd hip-hop segment will have 1 character with awesome rap flow but that's it. The beats are terrible; well written on their own, just not good enough to freestyle or rap to. I suggest someone remix it - I ... don't care enough about the show to do it myself.

The lyrics are the point of how powerful their attack is and I challenge anyone to find good bars in any lyric of this show. Japanese battle rap leagues have great f*ckin' bars so a little more research from the creators or collab would have benefitted that aspect greatly.

A few characters are cool, most are meh... I don't suggest watching this if it's only for hip-hop/rap purposes.

I gave it a 4, it's bad.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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