Bokurano

Bokurano

On TV Aichi, Tokyo MX

20071 season24 episodes23 min6.6 / 10

A psychologically harrowing death game where 15 children discover they've been tricked into piloting a mecha to defend Earth, each facing their own mortality and the weight of collective sacrifice.

During a summer camp, 15 children, 8 males and 7 females, find a grotto by the sea. Deep within they discover working computers and some electronic equipment, and later the owner, a man called Kokopelli. Kokopelli claimed to be a programmer working on a brand new game, in which a large robot has to defend the Earth against fifteen alien invasions. He persuades the children to test the game and sign a contract. All but one of them signs; barely a moment later they mysteriously awaken on the shore believing what happened was just a dream.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Bokurano

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bokurano

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bokurano, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bokurano, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bokurano, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.