“Intellectual Eiya joins SCM duel game, risking enslavement to uncover mysterious slave-collecting organization.”
Dorei-ku The Animation
奴隷区 The Animation
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Synopsis
Intellectual Eiya joins SCM duel game, risking enslavement to uncover mysterious slave-collecting organization.
Eager to know why her best friend's boyfriend dumped her for a man, the headstrong Eiya Arakawa suggests a meeting with them. Gathered together at a café, Yuuga Oota agrees to answer Eiya's questions only if she can correctly ascertain the relationship of a couple sitting across from them, which she does on her first attempt. Amazed by her astounding intellect and intuition, he invites her to a private meeting where he introduces her to the concept of Slave Control Method, or SCM, a retainer-like device that has the ability to turn people into slaves. When two SCM users enter a duel, the devices exert a powerful influence on their brains. Once the duel is over, the SCM amplifies the loser's sense of obligation and forces them to bend to the will of the winner. Wanting desperately to test his own abilities, Yuuga asks Eiya to act as his insurance in the event that he himself becomes a slave. Granted access to 10 million yen, Eiya's job is to convince Yuuga's would-be master to free him from his servitude. Though hesitant at first, Yuuga's words resonate with her personal yearning for something more from her life, and she agrees to his request. However, when a mysterious organization begins rapidly accruing slaves, Eiya becomes entangled in a game far more dangerous than she ever could have imagined.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 25 sampled reviews
What 25 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.31 · split reception
4.6 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.4
↑ 1.92
Running avg · Jun 2018 → Jul 2025
- 8 “This anime is an underrated gem that features a compelling, heavy premise and deeply human characters driven by diverse, relatable motivations. I found no significant flaws, as the series succeeds...”
- 8 “This series features an intriguing plot, well-fleshed-out characters, and a great art style that makes it a compelling watch, especially for those interested in S themes. However, the experience is...”
- 9 “Dorei is an exhilarating thrill ride that excels at delivering clever mind games, constant deception, and a highly likeable protagonist, all complemented by a quality dub. While the show’s premise...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 Spring 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-13275 catalog
Produced by
- Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Producer
- Futabasha Producer
- Hakuhodo Producer
- Kakao Japan Producer
- Spacey Music Entertainment Producer
- A-Craft Producer
- Tohan Corporation Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor