The appeal and reputation of Black Bullet: A dark fantasy depicting the battle against Gastrea

Black Bullet: A story woven between despair and hope

The TV anime series "Black Bullet," which aired in 2014, is based on a light novel by Kanzaki Shiden and tells the epic story of the battle between humanity and the grotesque parasitic creatures known as "Gastrea." This anime not only deeply moves and excites viewers, but also has themes that highlight social issues. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the appeal and background of "Black Bullet," as well as recommend it to viewers.

Story and worldview

"Black Bullet" is set in a future Earth that has been devastated by the invasion of Gastrea. Gastrea are creatures with glowing red eyes, overwhelming strength, and extraordinary regenerative abilities. To resist this threat, humanity survives in "areas" surrounded by monoliths made of a metal called baranium. Meanwhile, a "private security company" is formed, a group of specialists with means to counter Gastrea, and the protagonist, Rentaro Satomi, and his partner, Enju Aihara, become embroiled in a dangerous plot to destroy the Tokyo Area.

This story is not just about the fight against Gastrea, but also about the existence of girls who carry the Gastrea virus, known as "cursed children," and it makes viewers think deeply about discrimination, prejudice, and human dignity. In particular, the relationship between Satomi Rentaro and Aihara Enju depicts a deep bond that goes beyond the roles of guardian and protected, and strikes a strong chord with viewers.

character

The appeal of "Black Bullet" lies above all in its characters. Satomi Rentaro is a high school student who lost his parents in the Gastrea War at a young age and was taken in by the Tendo family. He is clumsy but caring, has a domestic side to him, and loves cooking, and is also a protective figure to his partner Enju. Enju is a Model Rabbit Initiator who carries the rabbit-derived Gastrea virus, and is a girl with a cheerful personality and incredible jumping ability. Her self-assertion as "Fiance" and her trust in Rentaro give the story warmth and hope.

The story is also enriched by characters with unique personalities, such as Kisara Tendo, Kagetane Hiruko, and Tina Sprout. Kagetane Hiruko's fearsome fighting power and the tragic past hidden behind it leave a strong impression on viewers. The portrayal of their backgrounds and feelings is deeply explored, encouraging viewers to empathize and understand, and adding depth to the story as a whole.

Animation and Music

The animation for "Black Bullet" was produced by two studios, Kinema Citrus and Orange. The intensity of the battle scenes and the detailed expressions of the characters bring out the maximum visual appeal. In particular, the battle with Gastrea and the scenes where the Initiator's powers are activated are powerful enough to draw the viewer in.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Black Bullet" by fripSide heightens the tension of the story, while the ending theme "Tokohana" by Yanagi Nagi soothes the hearts of viewers. The background music used in the drama also has the effect of stirring emotions as the story progresses. In particular, Sagisu Shiro's music in the battle scenes plays a role in further heightening the excitement of the viewers.

Social Themes

"Black Bullet" is not just about the fight against Gastrea, it also deeply depicts the discrimination and prejudice against "cursed children" and human dignity. The reality that girls who carry the Gastrea virus are often shunned by society and abused is symbolic of the problems of modern society. The "New Gastrea Law" proposed by Seitenshi respects the basic human rights of these girls and aims for coexistence, but it is still blocked by persistent opposition. This theme encourages viewers to think deeply and offers a new perspective on society.

Recommendations and ratings

"Black Bullet" is a work that leaves a strong impression on viewers with its grand worldview, deep themes, and fascinating characters. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the fight against Gastrea and the issue of the "cursed children." It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the power of action scenes and beautiful music.

This anime teaches viewers about the strength and fragility of human beings who live between despair and hope. The bond between Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara, and the drama of the characters surrounding them, will be deeply engraved in the hearts of viewers. "Black Bullet" is more than just entertainment; it is a work that has the power to make viewers think about social issues, and its value is immeasurable.

More Information

Below is a summary of the details about "Black Bullet".

Public Media

TV anime series

Original Media

Light novel

Broadcast period

April 8, 2014 - July 1, 2014

TV Broadcast

TOKYO MX: Every Tuesday from 24:30 starting April 8, 2014
tvk: Every Tuesday from 25:00 on April 8, 2014
Sun TV: Every Tuesday from 24:30 starting April 8, 2014
KBS Kyoto: From April 8, 2014, every Tuesday at 25:00
TV Aichi: Every Tuesday from April 8, 2014 at 25:35
BS11: From April 9, 2014, every Wednesday at 24:00
AT-X: From April 8, 2014, every Tuesday from 22:30, Thursday from 10:30, Saturday from 28:30, Monday from 16:30

Online distribution

d Anime Store: From April 10, 2014, every Thursday from 12:00
Niconico Video: Every Thursday from 23:30 starting April 10, 2014
GyaO!: Every Friday from 12:00 starting April 11, 2014
Bandai Channel: April 25, 2014 (Friday) 12:00
Rakuten ShowTime: Streaming from 12:00 on Friday, April 25, 2014
Hikari TV: Streaming from 0:00 on Friday, April 25, 2014
VIDEOMARKET: Available from 0:00 on Friday, April 25, 2014
PlayStation(R)Store: Scheduled to be released on Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Broadcasting Station

AT-X

Fraction

half an hour

Number of Episodes

Episode 13

original work

Kanzaki Shiden (Dengeki Bunko)

director

Director: Masayuki Kojima
Assistant Director: Hiroshi Ikehata

Production

Animation Production: Kinema Citrus x Orange

Publications

cast

Rentaro Satomi: Yuki Kaji
Aihara Enju: Hidaka Rina
Tendo Kisara: Yui Horie
Tina Sprout: Tomoyo Kurosawa
Shadow actor: Rikiya Koyama
Hiruko Kohina: Aoi Yuki
Muroto Violet: Yuko Kaida
Holy Angel: Aki Toyosaki
Masanori Ikuma: Hiromichi Tezuka
Natsuyo Senju: Megumi Han
Shiba Miori: Koshimizu Ami
Takuto Howaki: Subaru Kimura
Tamaki Katagiri: Yoshimasa Hosoya
Yuzuki Katagiri: Rumi Okubo
Akira Nagisawa: Shinichiro Miki
Midori Fuse: Yui Ogura
Nagamasa Gadou: Tesshō Genda
Asaka Mibu: Inori Minase
Tendo Kikunojo: Tamio Oki

Main Staff

Original work: Shiden Kanzaki (published by Dengeki Bunko)
Original illustration: Saki Ukai
Director: Masayuki Kojima
Assistant Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
Series Composition: Tatsuhiko Urahata
Character design and chief animation director: Umishima Senbon
Music: Shiro Sagisu
Animation production: Kinema Citrus, Orange
Sound Director: Yo Yamada

Main Characters

Satomi Rentaro: A promoter for the Tendo Private Security Company, he is a second-year student at Magata High School. He lost his parents in the Gastrea War at a young age and was taken in by the Tendo family. Despite his unhappy face and blunt tone, he is caring, loves cooking, and has a domestic side, and is a guardian figure to his partner Enju. He has a deep knowledge of plants and animals, and when on missions he uses a .40 caliber pistol and Tendo-style combat techniques. When he was a child, he was seriously injured while protecting Kisara from Gastrea that appeared at the Tendo mansion, losing his right arm, right leg, and left eye, and was transformed into a mechanized soldier by Muroto Sumire.
Aihara Enju: An initiator of the Tendo Private Security Company, Rentaro's partner and self-proclaimed "Fiance". She calls herself "Mistress" and always speaks and acts arrogantly, but inside she is innocent and looks like a cute girl with twin tails (10 years old). She is a Model Rabbit initiator who carries the rabbit gene Gastrea virus, and fights using her incredible jumping ability and kicking skills with her leg strength.
Tendo Kisara: President of the Tendo Private Security Company and a former young lady who employs Rentaro and Enju. She comes from the prestigious Tendo family and is the woman Rentaro loves, having known him since he was a child. After a certain incident, she ran away from home and became independent, so she is now forced to live a modest life. She is an expert in the Tendo style of sword-drawing technique and has been certified as a master, wielding the "Deadly Sword, Yukikage."
Hiruko Kagetane: A tall, slender man wearing a tuxedo and top hat, with a ball mask on his face, who calls himself "the one who will destroy the world". His bizarre appearance belies his fearsome fighting ability. His true identity is a mechanized soldier, the product of the anti-Gastrea special forces "New Humanity Creation Plan". After a certain incident, he became hostile towards Rentaro and his friends, plotting to destroy the Tokyo area.
Hiruko Kohina: Kagetane's daughter and partner, an initiator. A dangerous girl who is belligerent and only shows submissive behavior towards her father, Kagetane, and who could be described as a mass of murderous intent. A Mantis model initiator carrying the Mantis gene Gastrea virus, she wields the two short swords hanging from her waist, unleashing lightning-fast slashes and demonstrating unrivaled strength in close combat.
Tina Sprout: A mysterious girl whom Rentaro met. She became attached to him after he saved her when she was being harassed. She always looks sleepy and is constantly popping caffeine pills. Her true identity is an assassin sent to the Tokyo area to assassinate the Holy Emperor, and she is an initiator of Model Owl, who possesses the owl gene.
Ikuma Masanori: A promoter belonging to the major private security company, Mikashima Royal Guard, he is an extremely skilled man with an IP ranking of 1584. He is violent, short-tempered, and quick to use his powers, and even his partner dishonorably describes him as having "muscle all the way to his brain." With the Initiator as his backup, he fights in a rare style, acting as a vanguard, and easily wields a huge sword made of baranium.
Natsuyo Chizu: An initiator belonging to the major private security company, Mikashima Royal Guard, and Ikuma's partner. She has few emotional ups and downs, and is a cynical yet playful character. She is a model dolphin initiator who carries the dolphin-derived Gastrea virus, and has a high IQ of 210 and a good memory, so she plays a commanding role as a backup for Ikuma during battles.
Muroto Sumire: A Gastrea researcher who serves as the head of the forensic medicine department at the Mukada Public University Hospital. Although she is a severe recluse and corpse lover, she was once involved in the "New Human Creation Project" and is also a talented woman who took the world by storm with her brilliant mind. Her hobbies are dissection, movies, and 18+ games. While she is a good confidant for Rentaro, there is also a theory that she lives for teasing him.
Shiba Miori: Student council president of Magoda High School and daughter of the president of Shiba Heavy Industries, a world-famous giant weapons company. A beautiful girl who always wears a furisode kimono and elegant Japanese clothing, she holds an iron fan in her hand. Her compatibility with Kisara is so bad that just being in the same space as her makes blood rain. As can be seen from the fact that she does not back down even a single step against Kisara, she is also a fearsome user who has mastered Shiba-style combat techniques. She is a patron who provides various equipment to Rentaro and Enju free of charge, and is also a playful girl who approaches Rentaro at every opportunity.
Holy Emperor: The third ruler of the Tokyo Area, one of the five "areas" of Japan. Not only does she have superhuman beauty, but she also has noble aspirations and the political skills to follow through on those ideals, and at just 16 years old, she has gained the support of the people more than any other ruler in history.
Tendo Kikunojo: An advisor to the Holy Tenshi. Kisara's grandfather, he is the most powerful politician and the head of the Tendo family, who controls the political and economic affairs of the Tokyo area from behind the scenes. He is a strong man beyond his years, highly regarded as a Buddhist sculptor, and has been designated a Living National Treasure. As a politician, he deeply respects and supports the Holy Tenshi as a wise ruler, but he also harbors dark feelings towards the "Cursed Children" due to his deep hatred for Gastrea.
Takuto Howaki: The guard for the Holy Emperor. A tall, handsome man with sharp eyes and a thin, pointed face. He holds the rank of third lieutenant, and is the captain of the guard at a young age of about 30, which shows that he is competent, but he is also nervous and has a strong elitist mentality. He feels a sense of rivalry towards Rentaro, who was personally requested to guard the Holy Emperor.
Katagiri Tamaki: Promoter of Katagiri Private Security Company. He runs a small private police force that rivals Tendo Private Security Company with his sister Yuzuki, but their abilities are well-known, with an IP ranking of 1850. He is assertive and likes to be seen, but is also kind-hearted, and once he gains someone's trust, he will become a strong ally. He is also a good cook. He is skilled in hand-to-hand combat using his knuckledusters and boots equipped with chainsaws, and close-quarters combat using the Mateba automatic revolver Unica.
Katagiri Yuzuki: An initiator at Katagiri Private Security Company and Tamaki's partner. She has wavy blonde twin tails and punk fashion, and is very foul-mouthed, perhaps due to her brother's influence. Her aggressive personality is the flip side of her strong sense of caution, and she will open up to those who recognize her abilities. She is a Model Spider initiator who carries the spider gene Gastrea virus, and can shoot sticky threads from her fingertips. She is skilled at a combination of spreading invisible threads to immobilize her target, then taking them down with a single blow from Tamaki.
Akima Nagizawa: A freelance promoter and Rentaro's senior disciple with an 8th dan in Tendo-style combat. He is quiet and doesn't talk much, to the point of being seen as misanthropic. His IP ranking is 970th, and he was once a talented fighter who even his senior disciple Kisara respected, but he has now been excommunicated. He excels in close combat with a SIG SAUER P226 X-FIVE and is skilled in Tendo-style combat, which allows him to take on even initiators.
Midori Fuse: An initiator who serves as Shoma's partner. She is shy and withdrawn, and a bit timid, so she gets nervous and flustered. Her special skill is scent divination. She is a model cat initiator who carries the feline gene Gastrea virus, and hides the cat ears that have grown on her head with a large pointed hat. In addition to the agility and quick movements that come from the gene, she excels in close combat, making full use of her long, sharp claws that can be extended and retracted at will.

Main Robot Items

IISO: An abbreviation for International Initiator Supervising Organization. Currently, there are over 200,000 promoter-initiator pairs registered from around the world. As the name suggests, they manage and supervise initiators - "cursed children" who possess the Gastrea virus and its inhibitors and have superhuman powers, and match them with promoters and rank the pairs.
IP Ranking: An abbreviation for Initiator/Promoter Ranking. It is a ranking given to pairs all over the world, and is judged based on their overall fighting ability and achievements. Since the civil police - especially the initiators - are a valuable fighting force against Gastrea, they are given privileges such as access to classified information according to their rank and pseudo-ranks in times of emergency.
Adjuvant: A team consisting of multiple pairs of police officers with a leader at the center. This is the smallest unit that is mainly applied when incorporating police officers into the Self-Defense Forces as an emergency measure, and a corps commander is placed above each adjuvant to oversee the entire unit. If there are a large number of adjuvant, a company commander may be placed for each unit. This squad operation system is called the "Adjuvant System."
Ladder of Heaven: A gigantic weapon created to counter the threat of Gastrea. It was completed at the end of the Gastrea War, but was forced to withdraw from the facility due to the Gastrea invasion, and the war ended without even being tested. A linear super-electromagnetic projector with a total length of 1.5 kilometers - a railgun module - it is capable of accelerating metal projectiles with a diameter of 800 mm or less to sublight speed and firing them. By using varanium armor-piercing bullets as projectiles, it became an effective countermeasure against the Zodiac Gastrea, and destroyed the Scorpion that attacked the Tokyo area, but it was used without sufficient adjustments, and is currently in an unrecoverable state.
Aldebaran: A Stage IV Gastrea that caused the bleaching of the Monolith. It has an extremely unique ability to generate and spray an erosive liquid that degrades baranium and eliminates its magnetic field generating effect. A rare Gastrea that has been recognized as an individual since the Gastrea War, it was given the name of the brightest star in Taurus because it accompanied Stage V Zodiac Gastrea Taurus.
Initiators: Among the "Cursed Children" who possess the Gastrea virus and its inhibitors and have high combat abilities, they are those who choose to fight Gastrea as civilian police officers. They inherit the characteristics of the animal from which the virus originated, and most have high athletic and regenerative abilities that surpass those of humans. When using their power, their eyes glow red, and in rare cases, some have an animal-like appearance. Also, because using their power increases the virus's erosion rate, this is usually suppressed by administering erosion inhibitors.
The Stolen Generation: People who experienced the horrors of the Gastrea War. They are called this because, without exception, they have experienced the loss of important things during the Gastrea War, living in fear of the threat of Gastrea, having their close relatives killed, and losing everything they had to live off of. Because of this, their hatred towards Gastrea runs deep, and is a major cause of prejudice and discrimination against the "cursed children" who possess the Gastrea gene.
Flame of Return: A monument set up in a park in the 40th district of the Tokyo area. It was built to celebrate the great victory over Gastrea in the Second Battle of Kanto, and to commemorate all the victims of the Gastrea War. This monument, built with various thoughts in mind, was made by melting down over 2,000 guns used in the battle.
Gastrea: A general term for the grotesque creatures that suddenly appeared and drove the world to destruction. They are characterized by red eyes and hideous appearances, and because they have high regenerative abilities, they cannot be killed with conventional weapons. They are usually classified as Stage I to Stage IV.
Gastrea Virus: A virus that rewrites genetic information and has the power to create Gastrea. When an infected organism's internal erosion rate exceeds 50%, it undergoes a morphological collapse and turns into Gastrea.
New Gastrea Law: A bill that proclaims the respect for the basic human rights of the "Cursed Children." The bill aims to improve the social status and coexistence of the "Cursed Children," who are targets of attacks by the "Stolen Generation," a potentially discriminated group, due to issues such as child abandonment and infanticide caused by Gastrea shock, and their susceptibility to severe abuse due to their regenerative abilities. Seitenshi submitted this bill despite opposition from those around him, but its passage is still blocked by persistent opposition.
Gastrea War: In 2021, humanity was attacked by the unknown Gastrea, a species that caused a great deal of land destruction and lost countless casualties and missing persons, resulting in a defeat. After this, humanity surrounded certain areas of the world with monoliths and lived in hiding, fearing the Gastrea.
Gen'an Festival: A memorial service that began to be held after the Second Kanto War to give thanks to the spirits of those who died in the Gastrea War. At night, participants float palm-sized balloons they have made themselves, filling the night sky with light, creating a fantastical sight.
Saibu Sogen: President of the Osaka Area. He is known for his shrewd efforts in rebuilding the devastated Osaka Area after the Gastrea War, and for being a dictator who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. There are constant dark rumors surrounding him, such as him receiving funds and supplies from various countries in return for Baranium in order to gain control of the Japan Area, making him a dangerous person who even Kikunojo finds difficult to negotiate with.
Shenfield: A thought-driven interface perfected by Ayn Rand, one of the Four Sages, and given to Tina Sprout. A neurochip implanted in her brain controls a floating, fist-sized sphere (BIT) - a reconnaissance plane equipped with precise observation equipment, and is a system that obtains detailed information about the target and its surroundings. When used, it places a great strain on the brain, but in exchange, it allows for godlike, unparalleled accuracy in firing.
New Humanity Creation Project: A project established during the Gastrea War to organize a special unit to fight against Gastrea. The goal was to develop and use humans as mechanized soldiers to counter the threat of Gastrea, but the project was abolished due to the usefulness of the "Cursed Children." The records were erased, and since it is still highly classified information, it is generally spoken of as an urban legend. This was the project name of the Japanese branch of the Mechanized Soldier Project that began during the Gastrea War. Four countries participated: Germany, Japan, Australia, and the United States, each of which developed mechanized soldiers with superhuman strength using their own methodology. Hiruko Kagetane was developed by Section 16, who aimed for absolute defense that could withstand Stage IV Gastrea attacks, while Satomi Rentaro was developed by Section 22, who aimed for superhuman offensive power.
Stage V: A Gastrea of the largest class, far beyond comparison to Stage IV, a unique individual that is not affected by the magnetic field emitted by Baranium. Not only did they bring about the destruction of the world with their incredible power during the Gastrea War, but they are also feared as beings that will cause a "Great Extinction" by destroying the Monolith. Commonly known as "Zodiac". As the name suggests, they are named after the twelve zodiac signs, and eleven have been confirmed to exist (only "Cancer" is missing). So far, two have been defeated: "Taurus" and "Virgo".
Zodiac Gastrea Scorpion: One of the 11 confirmed to exist, the largest and strongest class of Gastrea, Stage V. This individual caused a lot of damage during the Gastrea War, and was given the code name "Scorpion" due to its characteristic sickle-shaped spines. It was summoned to the Tokyo area by the Legacy of the Seven Stars, but was defeated by long-range sniping from the Heavenly Ladder.
Second Battle of Kanto: The first battle in the Tokyo area where the JSDF won a comfortable victory over Gastrea. The reason for the victory was that they were fully prepared to intercept the enemy by incorporating equipment made from the rare metal baranium, which Gastrea finds difficult to deal with and inhibits their regeneration abilities. This victory pushed the front line back significantly, and the Tokyo area has maintained its current size.
Tenchu Girls: A magical girl anime based on the 47 Ronin, which is extremely popular among girls in the world of "Black Bullet". Enju Aihara is one of the big fans and never misses an episode.
Tokyo Area: One of the five remaining human settlements in Japan. Other areas in Japan include Hokkaido, Sendai, Osaka, and Hakata, and there are several similar areas around the world.
Legacy of the Seven Stars: A sealed item contained in an attaché case attached to the source of infection, Gastrea. Although no specific information has been revealed, it is said to be the key to summoning the Stage V Gastrea "Zodiac", destroying the monolith's barrier against Gastrea and causing a "Great Extinction."
Seven Star Village: A village that is said to have disappeared in 2021. There is no mention of it in classified documents other than that it disappeared, and its existence has been erased from maps in general. It is said to have been located at the foot of the Hida Mountains, which is currently an unexplored area overrun by Gastrea, near the northern part of Nagano Prefecture and the border with Toyama Prefecture. It is thought to be deeply related to the "Legacy of the Seven Stars," which was the catalyst that summoned the Zodiac Gastrea Scorpion in the "Hiruko Kagetane Terrorist Incident," but the details are unclear.
Type 21 Baranium Prosthetic Eye: A prosthetic eye fitted into Rentaro's left eye. A high-performance computer with a graphene transistor CPU is built into the outer shell of the super-baranium alloy, and in addition to various sensors, it is equipped with a multiplier function that amplifies the number of thoughts in the brain by several thousand times. By using it, the passage of time can be experienced as "slow", resulting in a relatively high reaction speed.
Cursed Children: Among the "innocent generation" born after the Gastrea War, there are those born with the Gastrea virus. So far, only girls have been confirmed to be Cursed Children.
Baranium: A metal that generates a magnetic field that Gastrea hates and inhibits its regenerative abilities. It is the only means humanity has of fighting Gastrea.
Pleiades: Stage IV Gastrea A giant Gastrea led by Aldebaran. Its true identity is unclear, but it is adept at sniping with its "light spear", which shoots a ray of light from a very long distance and burns up targets whether in the sky or on the ground. It is named after the central star cluster of Taurus because of its threat, on a par with Aldebaran.
Promoters: Among the members of the Civil Police, they are paired with Initiators to fight against Gastrea. Since Initiators are young girls, Promoters often act as the command center for operations while also teaching and guiding them mentally. However, due to Initiators' high fighting ability and vitality, some treat them roughly, like tools.
Militia: Abbreviation for Private Security Company, a group of specialists with means to counter Gastrea. They usually work in pairs, consisting of a promoter and an initiator.
Innocent Generation: People born after the Gastrea War. This generation includes the "Cursed Children" who were infected with the Gastrea Virus while in the womb. Only 10 years have passed since the end of the war, so they are all still young children, but many of the Cursed Children have been driven from their homes by discrimination and prejudice, becoming "Manhole Children" who live underground in the Outer Districts.
Monoliths: Huge metal plates made of baranium that surround the perimeter of each area where humans live at equal intervals. The special magnetic field they emit serves to prevent Gastrea from invading. The Tokyo Area is surrounded and protected by monoliths that are 1.618 kilometers high and 1 kilometer wide, spaced every 10 kilometers, for several hundred kilometers around.
Four Wise People: The four genius scientists with the world's finest brains, invited to promote the mechanized soldiers plan. The supervisors of Germany's Brecht Gruenewald, Muroto Sumire of the Japanese branch's New Man's Creation Plan, Arthur Zanak of the Australian branch's Obelisk, and Ain Rand of the American branch's NEXT, each of them developed mechanized soldiers using their know-how based on their own field of expertise.

subtitle

Episode 1: The Last Hope
Episode 2: Masquerade
Episode 3: Children of Destiny
Episode 4: Black Bullet
Episode 5: The Assassin of the Red Black
Episode 6: Tragic Irony
Episode 7: Silent moonlit night, dawn sky
Episode 8: The Stone of the Borderline
Episode 9: Guardian of the Barrier
Episode 10: Tokyo Area Defense Battle
Episode 11: Taurus' Heart, Spear of Light
Episode 12: Crisis Points
Episode 13: Those Who Aim for God

Theme songs and music

OP1: black bullet
- 1–13
- Lyrics: Yaginuma Satoshi
- Composer: Satoshi Yaginuma
- Arrangement: Satoshi Yaginuma
- Song: fripSide
ED1: Tokohana
- 1-3, 5-12
- Lyrics: Yanagi Nagi
- Composer: Shinya Saito
- Arrangement: Shinya Saito
- Song: Yanagi Nagi
ED2: To not forget
- 4
- Lyrics: Yanagi Nagi
- Composer: Yanagi Nagi
- Arrangement: Yanagi Nagi
- Song: Yanagi Nagi
ED3: Don't forget for lotus
- 13
- Lyrics: Yanagi Nagi
- Composer: Yanagi Nagi
- Arrangement: Yanagi Nagi
- Song: Yanagi Nagi
IN1: Mirai * Girl
- 2
- Lyricist: rino
- Composer: Masuya Ken
- Arrangement: Nagata Naoyuki
- Song: Tenchu Girls (Fukasawa Saki, Sasaki Rika, Nishikori Megumi, Itaya Saori, Watanabe Kurumi, Sawada Akina, Kaiho Erika)