The Asterisk War (2015)
A high-octane anime set in a city of battle academies where super-powered students clash in spectacular tournament combat.
The Asterisk War - Series Information
- Original Title: 学戦都市アスタリスク
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 3, 2015 (United States - TV-14), October 3, 2015 (Canada - 18+), October 3, 2015 (Australia - M), October 3, 2015 (Mexico - C), October 3, 2015 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: ANIMAX
- Alternative Titles: Gakusen Toshi Asterisk (FR), The Asterisk War: The Academy City of the Water (US), 学战都市 六芒星 (CN), Gakusen Toshi Asterisk (JP), Боевая академия города Астериск (RU)
- Production Companies: A-1 Pictures
- Production Countries: Japan
The Asterisk War - Plot
Invertia was a meteor storm that caused an unprecedented disaster during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana was discovered. It allowed human technology to make rapid strides giving rise to a new species of super-powered humans, the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The Festas (Star Warrior Festivals) host battles between Genestella at a city of six academies called "Rikka," also commonly known as "Asterisk." Scholarship student Ayato Amagiri transferred into Seidoukan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, swearing he too will fight in this city.
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The Asterisk War - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Atsushi Tamaru as Ayato Amagiri (voice)
- Ai Kakuma as Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Claudia Enfield (voice)
- Shiori Izawa as Saya Sasamiya (voice)
- Ari Ozawa as Kirin Toudou (voice)
- Yuma Uchida as Eishiro Yabuki (voice)
- Yuichi Iguchi as Silas Norman (voice)
- Nobuyuki Kobushi as Randy Hooke (voice)
- Yuhko Kaida as Kyouko Yatsuzaki (voice)
Writers
- Muneo Nakamoto
- Yukito Kizawa
The Asterisk War - FAQs
Is The Asterisk War based on a light novel?
The Asterisk War is adapted from a light novel series written by Yuu Miyazaki and illustrated by okiura. Published from 2012 onward, the novels follow Ayato Amagiri's journey through Asterisk's battle academies. The anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures covers the first several volumes across its two seasons.
What is The Asterisk War about?
Set in a futuristic city called Asterisk, the series follows Ayato Amagiri, a scholarship student who enrolls at Seidoukan Academy. In this world, a meteor disaster gave rise to super-powered humans called Genestella, who compete in spectacular battle tournaments known as Festas. Action, rivalry, and mystery drive the story forward.
Where can you stream The Asterisk War?
The Asterisk War is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll, both offering the full series as part of their subscription plans. It is also accessible through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for Amazon Prime subscribers who have added Crunchyroll to their account.
Who voices the main characters in The Asterisk War?
Atsushi Tamaru voices protagonist Ayato Amagiri, while Ai Kakuma plays the fiery princess Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld. Nao Toyama voices the elegant Claudia Enfield, Shiori Izawa plays Saya Sasamiya, and Ari Ozawa voices the talented Kirin Toudou. The cast delivers strong performances throughout both seasons.
How many seasons and episodes does The Asterisk War have?
The Asterisk War ran for two seasons, each containing 12 episodes, for a total of 24 episodes. Season 1 aired in autumn 2015, and Season 2 followed in spring 2016. The series concluded in 2016 without a third season, leaving some story arcs from the light novels unadapted.
Is The Asterisk War worth watching for anime fans?
Fans of school battle anime and harem action series will find plenty to enjoy here. The animation by A-1 Pictures is polished, the battle sequences are energetic, and the world-building around Genestella powers and the Festas tournaments is engaging. It pairs well with similar titles like Chivalry of a Failed Knight.
Who composed the music for The Asterisk War?
The score for The Asterisk War was composed by Rasmus Faber, a Swedish musician known for his work across anime and electronic music. His compositions bring a dynamic, cinematic quality to the series' battle sequences and emotional moments, complementing the high-energy action and the more reflective character-driven scenes.
What anime series are similar to The Asterisk War?
If you enjoyed The Asterisk War, Chivalry of a Failed Knight is the most frequently recommended companion series, sharing a nearly identical school-battle setup with a different tonal twist. Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle and Blade Dance of Elementalers also offer comparable mixes of fantasy action, academy settings, and ensemble casts.
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