Overview
- Crunchyroll updated the schedule to Thursdays, setting Episode 2 for Jan. 15 at 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 a.m. ET.
- The 58-minute debut on Jan. 3 introduced a dark-fantasy world and won accolades for animation, design, and pacing.
- Reviewers highlight the series’ twist on the hero concept, where convicted criminals are repeatedly resurrected as expendable fighters.
- Social media reaction has been highly positive, with outlets noting Crunchyroll’s own promotion of the premiere’s quality.
- Polygon reports Kadokawa moved to file a Japanese trademark for the title, signaling confidence in the anime’s rapid momentum.