Ishura

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Japanese: 異修羅
English: Ishura
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 3, 2024 to Mar 20, 2024
Premiered: Winter 2024
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:00 (JST)
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: Passione
Genres: ActionAction, AdventureAdventure, FantasyFantasy
Themes: GoreGore, IsekaiIsekai
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Score: 6.641 (scored by 3060830,608 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #62292
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Popularity: #2181
Members: 100,832
Favorites: 351

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Preliminary Spoiler
Jan 17, 2024
Preliminary (3/12 eps)
This is just my temporary opinion after watching the first 3 episodes. When I first read the synopsis of this anime, I thought it would be similar to "Record of Ragnarok." However, after watching 3 episodes, there hasn't been a clear discussion about the tournament. The three episodes only delve into the background of each character. If it continues like this, there might be only one fight in the tournament, as it would take many episodes to explain the background of each participant. In my opinion, this is less efficient.

The animation and visuals are nothing special, quite ordinary. The CGI is a bit uncomfortable to ...
Feb 23, 2024
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Preliminary (8/12 eps)
Ishura is a gem as a dark fantasy for those who appreciate deep storytelling, complex characters, and a world that's as thought-provoking as it is visually captivating. Merging drama, revenge shounen, battle royale, and isekai elements, it crafts a unique blend that defies genre conventions, where in my opinion sometimes feels like mature Fate/Zero and anime Game of Thrones with complex politics.

Eight episodes in, Ishura is unfolding a rich option of themes like revenge, power, and self-discovery while taking brave and decisive steps to explore these narratives thoroughly. This multifaceted storytelling experience promises to captivate viewers who enjoy a show that meticulously takes its ...
Mar 20, 2024
Ishura is probably the most unique action anime I’ve ever seen. A slow but rewarding burn that has one of the coolest premises you’ll find and an immense amount of worldbuilding. This was one of the best shows of Winter 2024 and it’s a shame it flew under the radar.

While not an expert in the field of battle royale anime, I’ve seen a few and Ishura stands head and shoulders above the rest. What makes it so good to me is the wide range of characters with unique abilities who are all very OP and have unique fighting styles. Additionally, there’s the perfect amount of ...
Mar 20, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Ishura - to fight to the bitter end, however who expected the ending to be just that?

Meatgrinder, aka Battle royale, is a trope/genre that was popularized by Mirai Nikki and the Koushun Takami manga with the identical title in its heyday. Each author has a different take on this type of genre, but basically it's about creating a situation with a large number of characters who for some reason must survive and reduce their numbers as the story progresses. So what makes the difference between a good Battle Royale and a bad Battle Royale? Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet and take ...
Feb 3, 2024
Preliminary (5/12 eps)
It's just a bunch of edgy nonsense... Nearly half the season has aired and it still hasn't begun to even attempt to weave a narrative... Each character if given a half to full episode of introduction and "backstory" but its mostly done through dialogue with a few flashbacks.

What it has going for it:
- Its a novel concept, maybe not all that original but definitely not overdone either.
- Okay action scenes
- Okay animation (when it isn't overusing CGI extremely poorly).

What it does wrong:
- It has too many characters to really be invested in them. Furthermore, once a character is introduced, we dont really see them again. ...
Feb 11, 2024
Preliminary (6/12 eps)
Taking in the first six episodes of Ishura, it becomes evident why initial reviews often echo sentiments from the early episodes. The narrative unfolds gradually, with the first five episodes primarily serving as introductions to key characters. While this approach may initially feel disjointed, there's a deliberate effort in world-building, gradually unveiling the dynamics between two conflicting nations. Despite hints of a looming war and mention of a tournament, the plot remains elusive by episode six, leaving viewers to speculate on the overarching narrative.

Story: 6.5/10
In this anime you will be introduced to a world of dragons, knights, pirates, guns, robots, giant robots, magic, and more. ...
Jun 17, 2024
“Ishura” is what happens when surface level writing meets a pretty solid idea.

This show is the perfect example of 2 things:
1. False advertising
2. Having lots of plot and almost no story at all.

Let’s start with the first point.

The first episode in any show is one of, and according to some, the most important. It has a simple, yet important function: it must aim to capture the audience's attention, establish characters, locations, set the tone for the rest of the series and, if the show will have an overarching plot, present the main goal for the main character. It’s a kind of a promise between the ...
Jan 28, 2024
Preliminary (4/12 eps)
This review may contain spoilers. I say “may” because I'm not sure if the discussed topics count as spoilers. Although they are light, you have been warned. From here on out, the review contains things people said about Ishura.

“A new seasonal isekai with no ecchi tags?!” I thought. “No way!” This was exactly what I wanted to watch, and the first episode was absolute perfection. Just like that, I'm hooked, eagerly awaiting the next episode...

Next episode: “What is happening?”, “Who is the main character?”, “Where is the mc from the first ep?” These questions rained down on the anime, while the light novel readers tried ...
Feb 18, 2024
Preliminary (7/12 eps)
In first 5 episodes anime steadily introduce the key characters. In these episodes we see each vivid and interesting characters, part of their story and really interesting world mechanics. Every character have solid motivation, cool powers and interesting personalities. After laying the foundation, in 5 episodes, story starts to develop in such a good way.

But be warned, it is really important what you expect in this anime. It is not a battle oriented anime, it has will have battles but it is more like a political anime with character-driven story. From the course of story and general setting, definitely there will be epic battles. ...
Mar 5, 2024
Preliminary (9/12 eps)
If you like action and fantasy anime, disregard the low rating and consider watching this.

This anime approaches story telling from a slightly different angle, and I'm guessing it's due to that that the score doesn't reflect the quality that I personally see in it. For the first 5 episodes, the story was a bit confusing but interesting and enjoyable none the less. With each episode a new important character is introduced, which means you kind of jump from one part of the story to another. Once all the puzzle pieces have been laid on the table, the story starts connecting.

I've been watching this with ...
Jan 17, 2024
Preliminary (3/12 eps)
There is a way of doing shows, you either come out with a bang, or you go creative wit it, or you miss the ball completely. As for this show, it's going in a creative direction for sure, and if it stays on that path, it may turn out to be a good watch.

Story and characters: 7
Normal animes will present to you a main character, set the scene, and then we're off to the races with what comes next, as follow them and their journey. This one has done something different. It reminds me of Restaurant to another World in it's opening stages. Instead of ...
Mar 3, 2024
Preliminary (9/12 eps)
I have nearly only good things to say about this anime, so you can probably imagine my confusion and expression when I came to write this review and saw this show sat at an extremely mid 6.54 rating.

Have I missed some major controversy, or has it totally destroyed its source material?
As an anime-only, I do not know and am quite perplexed.

Now, picking-apart some of the overly negative reviews:
Does this show take a few episodes to introduce the important characters? Yes, it does - this is also known as character building. I would also say that the world is also set-up and built-upon in these ...
Apr 2, 2024
Quick questionnaire:
- Do you like good action regardless of story?
- Do you like watching content like Rooster Teeth's Death Battle?
- Do you love polished, high-speed, bad-ass action cutscenes w/ sword and gunplay such as the ones from Devil May Cry?

If your answer is yes to all, then Ishura is an anime for you! Definitely a MUST WATCH for action-enjoyers!

Ishura is set in a world where the "True Demon King" was defeated. This common enemy united everyone for a common cause, but now that the Demon King is gone, nothing is keeping all the battle crazed-warriors and other dangerous creatures preoccupied. To maintain peace, Aureatia, the ...
Mar 20, 2024
Warning: very minor spoiler

A fantasy world with stellar worldbuilding. Every character is oozing with unique flavour, from their distinctive appearance and power, to the sometimes explained backstories. There are no background characters in this show, every single person has the potential to be the main character in their own right.

The animation style and fight scenes are passable but nothing noteworthy, but the voice acting is absolutely phenomenal. This helps bring even more to life the uniqueness of each character. The additional design choices such as second names, or the way they chant spells, are also super cool to watch.

This is one of the best anime ...
May 19, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Ishura has this sprawling cast of characters, and is the rare example of a show that could have done with a little more exposition, to be honest. Despite dedicating a good half of the series just on establishing our characters, by the time the show was actually starting to move forwards in the back half of the season, I have to be honest I was pretty lost. They kept talking about some tournament or something, but in the end it ends up being more a political anime... I think? Just, keeping track of who was who, who was on whose side, what the motivations of ...
Mar 21, 2024
Ishura was a nice surprise in Winter 2024, with a bunch of heavy hitters, I really thought Ishura was gonna be another generic fantasy action show. but I was proven wrong.

The true demon king is dead, as they mention a 100 times, and now there's a bunch of people fighting for the title of "True Hero". the list of characters range from a isekai protagonist samurai, to a skeleton spearman, to a wyvern that can use guns and swords, and that doesn't even scratch the surface. There is no main character here, anyone can and will die.

as far as the animation goes, it's pretty good, ...
Mar 21, 2024
Ishura plunges viewers into a vibrantly chaotic world, freshly rid of its demon king, yet shrouded in mystery over the victor's identity. This premise sets the stage for a thrilling narrative, where candidates from different lands and realms vie for the coveted title of the true hero. The allure of Ishura lies in its adept fusion of myriad skills and the philosophical diversity it brings through its characters, blurring the lines between heroes and villains in an intriguing moral play.

Its presentation of main characters, deftly weaving their unique backgrounds and motivations into the fabric of its story. Despite the vast array of personalities, almost each ...
Nov 8, 2024
Mixed Feelings
what every anime season have in common, Isekai's. but what if I tell you that Ishura is one of the most unique and interesting Isekai's I ever watched, but why I did not rated it a 10/10, you may ask?
let's start with the positives:
- character designs: every single one of the characters, have a very good design that goes well with their morals, we have different races (like Human, Wyvern, Dragon and more...) but each of them look well.
- animation: studio Passione is one of the studios that I think have a lot of potential to become one of the best studios. the animation ...
Mar 28, 2024
Ishura is a greatly underrated isekai themed gore filled battle anime that surprises with amazing visuals.


Animation / Art / General Visuals - 9/10
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Ishura employs a slight 3D effect to its art, creating at times slightly unnatural visuals, but ultimately provides a superior visual quality to most other anime.

The animations and visual effects are great, leading to some amazing combat scenes. From magical cannons that evaporate entire city districts, to swordplay between masters of the art.

...
Mar 23, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Ishura has a few weird things.

First thing, certain fights did not last long. It's one of the weird tropes where victory is decided in one or two exchanges. The excuses being, when there is a clear gap between two fighters' strengths, the fight would be settled quickly; and realistic fights, where both fighters go for the kill, don't go on for more than two or three exchanges. It's a very unpopular trope, obviously because we're all here to watch cool action of strong characters trading blows. Like imagine every boxing or MMA match always ends with a knockout in one exchange, no wrestle, no ...