Tokyo 24th Ward

It's inevitable to make blunders in life. We take lessons from our missteps. The most valuable life lessons come from mistakes. They are occurrences that take place inadvertently and without a person's knowledge. However, certain errors might result in death or come back to haunt you. Sometimes there’s no going back but forward. This anecdote illustrates the significant influence that one mistake may have.

The original Japanese anime series "Tokyo 24th Ward (Tōkyō Nijūyon-ku)’’ was created by CloverWorks. Vio Shimokura wrote the script, Naokatsu Tsuda directed it, and Hideyuki Fukasawa produced the soundtrack for the animation. Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ABC, and Mētele. are the original networks, and Aniplex of America, Plus Media, Networks Asia, and Muse Communication have the license for the series. The anime aired from January 6 to April 7, 2022. ‘‘Tokyo 24th Ward’’ was an original series with 12 episodes that lasted 24 minutes each. Its genres were mystery and science fiction, and its topic was superpowers among the Shonen audience. The show was intended for kids ages 13 and above and was classified PG-13.

Childhood pals Ran, Kouki, and Shuuta used to hang together at a unique area known as the 24th Ward on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. When their school caught fire and Koki's sister Asumi was trapped inside; their lives were forever altered. Instead of cooperating to save her, they disagreed on the best course of action, and Shuta rushed in but could not do so. A year later, Ran follows his ambition of becoming a well-known street artist while Kouki works in the Hazard Cast intervention team. Shuuta continues to feel guilty over not saving Asami.

Each of them gets a surprising phone call after the three reunite for a memorial for the school fire victims. The three buddies are challenged to pick between two bleak options after being perplexed to hear Asami's voice. Carneades, a bizarre figure, makes an appearance and threatens to impose decisions on the universe. The three confront this unpleasant incident head-on, refusing to be constrained by anticipated results. This marks the start of a series of complex conundrums they will have to solve to save the 24th Ward and its residents.

The son of the proprietor of the "Aoi Bakery" in the 24th ward, Aoi Shuuta, has blue hair. He has virtually superhuman physical strength and conditioning. He defends the ward, earning the nickname "Mr. 24" for a hero. He was Kouki and Ran's buddy in elementary school. The 24th Ward-based artist collective "DoRed" is led by the red-haired Akagi Ran. He has a commanding attitude and uses graffiti art to spread his message. He is Shuta and Koki's childhood buddy, and the three are known collectively as "RGB" due to their distinctive hair colors of red, green, and blue.

The famed "Suidou Zaibatsu green-haired " son, Suidou Kouki, resides in the 24th ward. He is brilliant and usually quiet. He was Shuuta and Ran's buddy in elementary school. Kouki's sister Suidou Asumi, Shuta's childhood buddy Ran, and Shuuta, who she referred to as "RGB" due to their different colored hair. She perished after becoming trapped in a school fire a year ago. The three principal characters, Shu, Ran, and Ko, are excellently written and highly intriguing. They are so unlike one another.

But even though Asumi's passing has damaged their friendship, it isn't fun to see the three friends interact. Shuta prides himself on being the 24th Ward's hero and is disappointed that he could not help Asumi. He struggles to develop a personality that goes beyond being a "good man" with heroic ideals and, alas, not much brains. While it is admirable to want to help others, the relationship between Ran and Koki, the two main characters, is more intriguing because they couldn't be more different from one another. Ran is a graffiti artist who uses his skills to spread messages, while Kouki is a methodical, calculating person who prefers to support law and order. Naturally, they are drawn to various groups and ideologies.

The show ‘‘Tokyo 24th Ward’’ is set in a dystopian, economically divided district that may be included in Tokyo's greater city. The city uses cutting-edge technology and monitoring and centers mainly on the lives of its three main protagonists. The Trolley Problems arise when the machines fail to perform their intended functions or perform those functions exactly as planned but unexpectedly. The problems are seen as the predicted outcomes of events not occurring according to expectations.

The images of "Tokyo 24th Ward" are vivid and colorful. CloverWorks has made a solid universe. It has dystopian science fiction aspects but is grounded in the real world. It's one of the series' strongest points. I'm reminded of Banana Fish by the opening titles.

Additionally, the opening song for this series, "Survive, Said the Prophet," has much to do with it. This rock band is incredible! It has a memorable tune that makes for a spectacular introduction.

Shu is already one of my favorite characters in this series! It also has a distinctive appearance. Although the animation could have been better with additional time, the arts and music are accurate to the concept. Character development was also done nicely. The initial episodes of ‘‘Tokyo 24th Ward’’ struggle to establish themselves, but once they do, they deliver.

In contrast, it is an exciting, entertaining, and fascinating anime that I can openly recommend to anyone who loves psychological thrillers or constant mindblows. It might slightly give the vibe of ‘‘Another’’ anime from 2012. It is highly recommended.