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Desert Punk

2004·Show
24Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.2Metacritic–8.3
Episode ratings

Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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Desert Punk fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

The future, crime, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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Episode ratings

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About

In the future, Japan is a wasteland. In the Great Kanto Desert, scattered humans eke out a living in the hot sand. Among them, a short-statured man they call "Sunabozu" makes a living as a bounty hunter. Like a demon of the sand, he seems unbeatable. Yet, like all men, he has a particular weakness for the opposite sex...
Post-Apocalyptic AnimeDark ComedySci-Fi WesternBounty HunterEccentric ProtagonistAction-PackedGrit & HumorWasteland AdventureVisually Distinctive

Crew

Directed by:
Takayuki Inagaki, Shin Itagaki, 犬川犬夫
Produced by:
Takashi Watanabe, Takeyuki Okazaki, Yoko Kawahara
Composed by:
Kohei Tanaka

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Desert Punk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desert Punk legally?

Crunchyroll

Desert Punk is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desert Punk worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desert Punk rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Desert Punk have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Desert Punk air?

It ran from 2004 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Desert Punk in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Desert Punk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desert Punk in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Desert Punk use?

Thirsty DesertGonkShout-OutYour Soul Is Mine!Building SwingAbsurdly Youthful MotherLa RésistanceShown Their WorkMagical GirlUn-CanceledUnholy MatrimonyThe Revolution Will Not Be Civilizedand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Desert Punk, including Thirsty Desert, Gonk, Shout-Out.