The Asterisk War
学戦都市アスタリスク
Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive battle spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy city above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk. Having transferred into Seidoukan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, scholarship student Ayato Amagiri swears he too will fight in this city. Burning souls race… The curtain rises on this school battle spectacle! (Source: Crunchyroll)
The Asterisk War is a tv with 12 episodes, from Fall 2015, produced by A-1 Pictures, rated 6.5/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive battle spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy city above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk. Having transferred into Seidoukan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, scholarship student Ayato Amagiri swears he too will fight in this city. Burning souls race… The curtain rises on this school battle spectacle! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main Characters
Tags
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Female Harem — Main cast features the protagonist plus several female characters who are romantically interested in them.
- Magic — Prominently features magical elements or the use of magic.
- Swordplay — Prominently features the use of swords in combat.
- School — Partly or completely set in a primary or secondary educational institution.
- Kuudere — Prominently features a character who generally retains a cold, blunt and cynical exterior, but once one gets to know them, they have a very warm and loving interior.
- Urban Fantasy — Set in a world similar to the real world, but with the existence of magic or other supernatural elements.
- Primarily Teen Cast — Main cast is mostly composed of teen characters.
- Robots — Prominently features humanoid machines.
- Artificial Intelligence — Intelligent non-organic machines that work and react similarly to humans.
- Guns — Prominently features the use of guns in combat.
- War — Partly or completely set during wartime.