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Juni Taisen: Zodiac War

2017Show1 season12 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about sports and fantasy, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E11 "To Treat a Man to Beef from his own Cow" 7.6

Episodes

7.0

Story

Every 12 years, mercenaries with the highest caliber of brute strength, cunning wit, and deadly precision gather to participate in the Zodiac Tournament. Each warrior bears the name and attributes of one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. With their pride and lives on the line, they engage in vicious combat until only the victor remains.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Battle Royale
  • Stylized Action Anime
  • Zodiac Themed Fantasy
  • Brutal Combat Choreography
  • Psychological Dueling
  • Unique Character Abilities
  • Dark & Visceral Tone
  • Fast-Paced Narrative
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Naoto Hosoda, Koji Kobayashi, Yusuke Kubo
Written by
Sadayuki Murai, Tetsuya Yamada, Tatsuya Takahashi
Produced by
Yoshiyuki Shiotani, Gaku Nakagawa
Music by
Go Shiina

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 2, 2017 · December 19, 2017 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2017
Last aired
December 19, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
105 countries

Tropes

Crapsack World, Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism, Child Soldier +9

  • Crapsack World
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism
  • Child Soldier
  • Creepy Twins
  • Spoiler Opening
  • Low Fantasy
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Abusive Parents
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Action Girl
  • Spoiler Title
  • War Is Hell

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Juni Taisen: Zodiac War?"

Questions about Juni Taisen: Zodiac War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Juni Taisen: Zodiac War?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Juni Taisen: Zodiac War streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 104 other countries.

Is Juni Taisen: Zodiac War worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Juni Taisen: Zodiac War okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Juni Taisen: Zodiac War?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching Juni Taisen: Zodiac War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Juni Taisen: Zodiac War in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Juni Taisen: Zodiac War use?

Crapsack WorldSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismChild SoldierCreepy TwinsSpoiler OpeningLow FantasyBittersweet EndingAbusive ParentsAnyone Can DieAction GirlSpoiler TitleWar Is Helland 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Crapsack World, Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism, and Child Soldier.