World Trigger (2014)

A high-stakes anime about humanity's last line of defense against interdimensional invaders threatening Mikado City.

World Trigger - Series Information

  • Original Title: ワールドトリガー
  • First Air Year: 2014
  • Last Air Year: 2022
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 99
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • First Air Date: October 5, 2014 (United States - TV-14), October 5, 2014 (Canada - 14+), October 5, 2014 (Brazil - 12), October 5, 2014 (Mexico - B-15), October 5, 2014 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: tv asahi
  • Alternative Titles: Мировой импульс (RU), World Trigger (MX), World Trigger (US), 월드 트리거 (KR), World Trigger (JP), World Trigger (ES)
  • Production Companies: Toei Animation, TV Asahi, Toei Company
  • Production Countries: Japan

World Trigger - Plot

A gate to another world opens in Mikado City, and monsters called Neighbors emerge. It's up to Border Defense agent Osamu Mikumo to fight them.

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World Trigger - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Nao Tamura
  • Yuichi Nakamura
  • Tomo Muranaka
  • Yuki Kaji
  • Hideyuki Tanaka
  • Megumi Urawa
  • Eri Nakao
  • Nobuhiko Okamoto

Writers

  • Hiroyuki Yoshino
  • Natsuko Takahashi

World Trigger - FAQs

Where can you stream World Trigger online?

World Trigger is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll (both subscription-based). Free ad-supported viewing is offered on Tubi TV and Hoopla. It can also be purchased on Apple TV. Availability may vary by region.

Is World Trigger based on a manga?

Yes, World Trigger is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Daisuke Ashihara, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2013. The anime closely follows the manga's storyline, covering the Border Defense organization's battles against interdimensional invaders called Neighbors.

How many seasons and episodes does World Trigger have?

World Trigger ran for 3 seasons and a total of 99 episodes. Season 1 is the longest with 73 episodes, followed by Season 3 with 14 episodes and Season 2 with 12 episodes. The series concluded in 2022.

Who are the main voice actors in World Trigger?

The principal voice cast includes Yuki Kaji as Osamu Mikumo, Tomo Muranaka as Yuuma Kuga, Nao Tamura as Chika Amatori, Yuichi Nakamura as Yuuichi Jin, Hideyuki Tanaka as Replica, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Jun Arashiyama, Megumi Urawa as Youtarou Rindou, and Eri Nakao as Shiori Usami.

Will World Trigger get a Season 4?

As of now, World Trigger has officially ended after Season 3 in 2022, with no Season 4 announced. The manga by Daisuke Ashihara continues to publish, so a future revival remains possible if the source material generates sufficient demand.

What is World Trigger about?

World Trigger is set in Mikado City, where a dimensional gate unleashes alien creatures called Neighbors. A defense organization called Border protects humanity using special trigger weapons. The story centers on young agent Osamu Mikumo and his allies as they master combat tactics and face escalating threats.

When did World Trigger first air?

World Trigger first aired on October 5, 2014, on TV Asahi in Japan. The series was produced by Toei Animation and ran through three seasons before concluding in 2022, spanning nearly eight years of broadcast history.

What is the content rating for World Trigger?

World Trigger carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features action-oriented combat, mild violence, and strategic battle sequences consistent with the shounen anime genre.

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