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Action-heavy science fantasy has strong, bloody violence.
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Ishura
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What's the Story?
ISHURA tells the story of the unstable peace in a fantasy world that recently saw the demise of the True Demon King. The hero responsible for the Demon King's downfall remains unknown, so a tournament is being held to determine which superhuman warrior is the great hero. As the tournament convenes, nations scheme to achieve power and influence.
Is It Any Good?
This epic action fantasy is a promising adaptation of a popular Japanese light novel series. Ishura features in-depth world-building and an ensemble cast of complicated, interesting characters. Thematically, the story does a good job showing the complexities -- and inherent violence -- of heroism. The strong violence can be upsetting but is also compelling because it is rooted in thoughtfully developed political and social conflict. Overall, the show has a slow build, but it's foundations are pretty solid.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence and power. What is the relationship between strength, power, and violence in this show?
What are the goals and motivations for each warrior? What are the consequences for their actions? Do the consequences in the story lead to any value judgments' about the characters goals or motivations?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 3, 2024
- Cast : Reina Ueda , Yuki Kaji , Jun Fukuyama
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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