“Japanese student Shio awakens as E-Gene Holder with Oda Nobunaga's spirit during monster attack in Taiwan.”
Nobunagun
ノブナガン
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Japanese student Shio awakens as E-Gene Holder with Oda Nobunaga's spirit during monster attack in Taiwan.
Shio Ogura is a Japanese high school student, who is visiting Taiwan on a school trip when she is suddenly attacked by monsters. Agents known as "E-Gene Holders" from the government agency DOGOO also arrive, who wield weapons infused with the spirits of historical figures. Shio is revealed to also be an E-Gene Holder when the soul of Oda Nobunaga awakens after she tries to rescue a friend. (Source: Wikipedia)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 17 sampled reviews
What 17 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.97 · split reception
6.7 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 2.0
↓ 1.35
Running avg · Mar 2014 → Jun 2023
- 10 “This is one of the best anime I've ever seen, featuring a perfect blend of action, romance, and sci-fi with uniquely uncommon art and masterful color usage. The story transcends its seemingly...”
- 10 “This anime delivers an absolutely amazing experience with engaging action, wonderful and funny characters that make every episode impossible to stop watching. While I would have appreciated more...”
- 8 “The battles are absolutely fantastic with diverse weapons facing overwhelming, fast-evolving enemies - they're genuinely exciting to watch. Sio and Jack stand out as particularly interesting...”
Watch Order & Related
Explore the Nobunagun universe
Cast
See all →Trailers & videos
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Made by
See all credits →Production slate
- Format 13 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2014 – Mar 2014 Winter 2014
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-8129 catalog
Produced by
- VAP Producer
- Earth Star Entertainment Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor