Black Bullet
On AT-X
A high-energy action anime set in a post-apocalyptic world where a young operative and his cyborg partner fight parasitic monsters while grappling with themes of discrimination and found family.
A near future, where humans have been defeated by the viral parasites named Gastrea. They have been exiled into a small territory and live in despair, side-by-side in terror. In this world trapped in darkness— Rentaro, a boy living near Tokyo and member of the "Civil Security"—an organization specializing in fighting against the Gastrea—is used to accomplishing dangerous tasks. His partner is Enju, a precocious young girl. They fight thanks to their peculiar powers until one day, when they receive a special assignment from the government. This top secret mission is to prevent the destruction of Tokyo... Set in a near future, this thrilling heroic-action story... starts now!
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Black Bullet violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Black Bullet scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Black Bullet easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Black Bullet sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Black Bullet leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Black Bullet, and what each one shares →
Like Black Bullet
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Bullet
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Bullet, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Bullet, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Bullet, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
