About “Bucchigiri!” in a few words:

“Bucchigiri?!” is an original Japanese anime television series that transports viewers into a world filled with action, adventure, and fantasy. Animated by the renowned MAPPA studio and directed by Hiroko Utsumi, with Taku Kishimoto penning the script, this series weaves a narrative around Araji Tomobishi and his tumultuous reunions with old friends amidst battles against formidable adversaries. With its unique blend of comedy, fantasy, and themes of delinquency and school life, “Bucchigiri?!” stands out for its engaging plot, dynamic character development, and the mysterious presence of a colossal demon that adds an element of suspense and intrigue. This anime promises a captivating experience for viewers, drawing them into its vibrant world and the complex relationships and conflicts that define it.

Meet the characters from Bucchigiri?!

Matakara Asamine

Matakara is this quietly imposing presence who somehow holds everything together without yelling — the kind of strategist who draws plans in the condensation on windows, honestly. Stoic on the outside, but you can catch him humming old pop songs when he thinks no one is looking (which is very out of character and adorable). He’s hyper-observant and a little theatrical in small ways, like insisting on oddly specific tea temperatures and then forgetting to drink it. Plays the anchor role for the group; secretly terrible at directions but refuses to ask for help.

Senya

Senya is the spark plug — impulsive, ridiculous, the one who starts stupid traditions at 2 a.m. and somehow makes them sacred, you know? Wildly loyal, fights first, thinks later, then writes a ten-page apology note just in case. There’s a real prankster heart under the bravado (and a surprisingly delicate taste for poetry? don’t ask), and also a fear of pigeons that no one seems to believe. She’s the chaotic second-in-command who keeps things weirdly alive.

Arajin Tomoshibi

Arajin hits you like a dramatic cliffside scene — broody, intense, honor-bound, probably wearing wind-swept hair even indoors. He’s a classic rival-type with a soft core: reads old literature, trains like a maniac, then comes home and babysits stray cats (I’m not kidding). Very principled, maybe too stubborn, and prone to making speeches at inconvenient times; also secretly terrible at small talk and uses poetry to dodge it. Functions as the moral compass/rival of the group, which is both annoying and somehow necessary.

Mahoro Jin

Mahoro is the calm, low-key genius who fixes problems before you even know they’re problems — kind of like if a troubleshooting manual became a person. He’s quietly compassionate, the “I’ll handle it” type, but also has this tiny obsession with vintage cassette tapes or some equally specific hobby. Extremely competent and a touch cryptic; once spent an afternoon perfectly organizing a chaotic closet and then forgot his own lunch in his pocket. Plays the fixer/heart role, absolutely dependable except when he’s lost in a very personal daydream.

Marito Jin

Marito is sunshine and fumbles — optimistic, earnest, and probably the one who trips over nothing but gets up grinning. He’s inventive and a little bit of a tinkerer (wallet full of screws), always building gadgets that sometimes, occasionally, work. Brave in moments nobody expects and weirdly squeamish about ghost stories despite loving them; he cries at commercials and then denies it fiercely. Serves as the group’s morale booster and unexpected problem-solver.

Kakeru Zabu

Kakeru comes off like a silent mountain — physically solid, not much for chatter, but when he speaks people listen because it usually matters. He’s surprisingly dry-humored, has a fondness for baking late-night bread (I know, random), and scares easily when confronted with small, dramatic things like rubber spiders. Protective to a fault, prefers action to talk, and has ritualistic habits that contradict his “don’t care” vibe. Acts as the muscle/protector but also the weirdly domestic backbone of the team.