“Elite Shion shelters fugitive Nezumi, uncovering dark secrets of utopian city-state No. 6.”
No. 6
NO.6[ナンバー・シックス]
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Synopsis
Elite Shion shelters fugitive Nezumi, uncovering dark secrets of utopian city-state No. 6.
Many years ago, after the end of a bloody world war, mankind took shelter in six city-states that were peaceful and perfect... at least on the surface. However, Shion—an elite resident of the city-state No. 6—gained a new perspective on the world he lives in, thanks to a chance encounter with a mysterious boy, Nezumi. Nezumi turned out to be just one of many who lived in the desolate wasteland beyond the walls of the supposed utopia. But despite knowing that the other boy was a fugitive, Shion decided to take him in for the night and protect him, which resulted in drastic consequences: because of his actions, Shion and his mother lost their status as elites and were relocated elsewhere, and the darker side of the city began to make itself known. Now, a long time after their life-altering first meeting, Shion and Nezumi are finally brought together once again—the former elite and the boy on the run are about to embark on an adventure that will, in time, reveal the shattering secrets of No. 6.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 167 sampled reviews
What 167 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.02 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 3.4
↑ 0.52
Running avg · Jul 2011 → Sep 2025
- 10 “This anime was perfect, that's all I can say. The only downside is the "11 episode" part. I would have personally want more. In this anime, there is slight yaoi. Very fluff, though. If you don't...”
- 10 “I just love this show too bad it was only 11 episodes long. I did enjoy some moments in the anime, but everything is explained much better in the manga. I just wish they didn't have to cut out so...”
- 10 “This story does involve some very softcore boy love. But I really think the story and character development in No.6 really was impressive. The still ongoing manga is very good, and the book version...”
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- Format 11 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 13m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2011 – Sep 2011 Summer 2011
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-6071 catalog
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor