Kiznaiver (2016)
Anime series · 12 episodes · TRIGGER · directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi
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From studio TRIGGER, Kiznaiver is a sci-fi drama about a group of disparate teenagers forced to share their physical pain through an experimental program. Set in Sugomori City, the Kizuna System aims to foster world peace by connecting these "Kiznaivers" through shared wounds and emotional bonds, exploring themes of unrequited love and human experimentation.
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Kiznaiver in motion
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The story
In the declining Sugomori City, high school student Katsuhira Agata finds himself unwillingly chosen as a "Kiznaiver" by the enigmatic Noriko Sonozaki. This selection forces him into the Kizuna System, an experimental program designed to achieve world peace by connecting individuals through shared pain. Katsuhira and six other classmates, each with distinct personalities and backgrounds, become linked: any physical wound one experiences is distributed and felt by all the others.
This involuntary connection compels the diverse ensemble cast to confront their differences and navigate the challenges of shared pain and burgeoning emotional bonds. The system's creators believe that by literally feeling each other's suffering, the Kiznaivers will develop empathy and understanding, ultimately fostering peace. However, the forced intimacy of the Kizuna System also brings to light complex interpersonal dynamics, including unrequited love and the ethical implications of human experimentation, as the teenagers grapple with their new, painful reality.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- TRIGGER
- Director
- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Character design
- Mai Yoneyama
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Voice
- Yuuki Kaji as Katsuhira Agata
- Voice
- Hibiku Yamamura as Noriko Sonozaki
- Voice
- Yuka Terasaki as Chidori Takashiro
- Voice
- Tomoaki Maeno as Hajime Tenga
Where to watch Kiznaiver
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Kiznaiver colour palette
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Colour script
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Where Kiznaiver happens
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Kiznaiver background art
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Questions about Kiznaiver
Who made Kiznaiver?
Kiznaiver (2016) was animated by TRIGGER and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi.
Where can I watch Kiznaiver?
Crunchyroll list Kiznaiver. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Kiznaiver?
Fans most often recommend Kokoro Connect, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Mekakucity Actors, DARLING in the FRANXX. In look: Darling in the Franxx, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Delicious in Dungeon.
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