
BUCCHIGIRI?!
Taste attributes: animationaction & adventurecomedysci-fi & fantasymonster/alien/supernaturaladventurefantasyteenactionfastfresh & originallightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingcoming of ageunlikely connections
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, light animated series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Taste details
Pace: very fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score
Quality rating
7.7 /10
TMDB · 30 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Season 1
· 2024 · 12 episodesEpisodes (12)
1Merge?! Fall in Love With Fortune Bang Bang Chicken!13 Jan 2024
Arajin dreams of a sweet high school life at a new school, where the Minato Kai and Siguma Squad gangs fight to be on "top." Arajin meets the charming Mahoro, his childhood friend Matakara, and then a legendary djinn Senya, and his fate begins to change.
2Wanna Take You On! The Chu Chu Chinese Pepper Steak Train!20 Jan 2024
Arajin surprises everyone when he uses Senya's power to land a punch on Marito. Marito falls in love with that fist and tries to convince Arajin to join Siguma Squad, but Matakara asks Arajin to join Minato Kai to continue their Honki training together.
3Love at Fist Fight! The One and Only Quail in the World27 Jan 2024
Despite Matakara's protests, Arajin joins Siguma Squad to please Mahoro. Marito takes Arajin out and tells him that they're headed to a raunchy welcome party full of girls. When they arrive, Arajin discovers that the party is not at all what he imagined.
4Stop the War! ~Sometimes You Gotta Eat Goya Chanpuru~3 Feb 2024
Siguma Squad goes to Minato Kai headquarters to avenge their injured comrades. The Minato side claims that their members were jumped by Siguma. Sensing something afoot, Matakara asks Mahoro and Arajin to persuade Marito to prevent an inevitable gang war.
5Frightening! Chili Shrimps Falling Down Like Snowflakes!10 Feb 2024
Akutaro sees potential in Arajin and asks him to join NG BOYS. Arajin finds the offer tempting but is disturbed by the bloodthirsty look in the members' eyes. Matakara confronts Akutaro about the war being a set-up and is jailed so he cannot warn anyone.
6Much Much Friendship! "Nira-Reba"-lution 21!17 Feb 2024
Despite Matakara's efforts, the fight between Kenichiro and Marito begins. Taking advantage of their position, the NG BOYS enter the battle between Minato Kai and Siguma Squad. How will the war end, and what will happen to Arajin and Senya's training?
7Group Date?! The Sea, Maji Croquette, and I!2 Mar 2024
As Arajin keeps trying to capture Mahoro's heart, the injured Marito invites him to a "group date" at the beach. Arajin agrees and buffs up for the party. When the day comes, Arajin realizes that he was set to 'date' very different partners... in battle.
8Sad News! Seriously Falling in Love With Gomoku Soba!9 Mar 2024
As the release date of Shinpo's brother, Mitsukuni, who has been in a juvenile detention center, approaches, Shinpo, along with Aran and his friends from the Minatokai, are busy preparing for his release. But then he receives a call...?!
9Temptation! Soup-Related Etceteras!16 Mar 2024
Shinpo is devastated after losing his only living relative, his older brother Mitsukuni. What words does Ichiya, who has possessed Akutaro, whisper to him...?
10Fallen Friend! This Love, This Pain, This Almond Tofu!23 Mar 2024
After Akutaro warns Arajin that a Majin's goal is to take over his host's body, Senya disappears. Meanwhile, Ichiya commands Matakara to fight as many people as he can. Matakara's uncharacteristic brutality leads him to one very dangerous confrontation.
11Unanswered Wishes! Sudden Crab Fried Rice30 Mar 2024
Matakara's violence is unstoppable after merging with Ichiya and defeating Marito. He demands that Kenichiro fight him one-on-one. Meanwhile, Mahoro waits anxiously for Marito to regain consciousness and Senya finally explains his true goals to Arajin.
12Fateful Duel! Beyond the Gyoza Dumplings6 Apr 2024
The fate of two friendships hangs in the balance of one final, brutal showdown. Can Senya and Ichiya finally make peace with their past? And, more importantly, can Matakara and Arajin survive it?
Specials
· 2024 · 1 episodeEpisodes (1)
1Revival! Tonight Is BUCCHI Back to the Chinese Food!24 Feb 2024
In this special episode, Okawa Genki, the voice of Tomoshibi Arajin, recalls the events of the first six episodes of Bucchigiri!
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
Arajin Tomoshibi’s reunion with his old pal Matakara Asamine takes an unexpected turn when they stumble into a brawl with the toughest guys in town. And just when you thought things couldn’t get weirder, a colossal genie decides to drop in. Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown. It’s the clash of the cool and the magical!
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2024
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- MAPPA
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