Review of "Sabikui Bisco": A tale of adventure and friendship in a post-apocalyptic world

Sabi-Eater Bisco - A tale of adventure and hope in another world

The TV anime series "Sabikui Bisco," which aired from January to March 2022, is based on a light novel by Shinji Kubota. This anime is a story of hope and adventure set in a rusting world, and its unique worldview and the growth of its characters left a strong impression on viewers.

Broadcast information

"Sabikui Bisco" aired on TOKYO MX, BS11, Yomiuri TV, and AT-X from January 11 to March 29, 2022. Each episode is 30 minutes long and consists of 12 episodes in total. The broadcast times are as follows:

• TOKYO MX: Every Tuesday 0:30-1:00
• BS11: Every Tuesday 0:30-1:00
• Yomiuri TV: Every Tuesday 1:59-2:29
• AT-X: Every Wednesday from 21:00 to 21:30

It was also available online on ABEMA, d Anime Store, Nico Nico Do, GYAO!, Hikari TV, NETFLIX, FOD, Bandai Channel, Hulu, TELASA, J:COM On Demand, Miru Plus All-You-Can-Watch Premium, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Amazon, Animeka, TVer, ytv MyDo!, Disney Plus, etc. Pay-per-view sites included Rakuten TV, DMM.com, music.jp, Video Market, HAPPY! Video, Movie Full Plus, and Crank-In! Video.

story

The setting of "Sabi-Eater Bisco" is Japan, where the "rust wind" that rusts everything blows wildly. People live in fear of the rust that corrodes their cities and lives. Meanwhile, Akaboshi Bisco, a boy from the hated "mushroom guardian" clan, is on a journey in search of the elixir mushroom "Sabi-Eater" that purifies all rust, in order to save his dying master. During his journey, he meets Nekoyanagi Miro, a handsome young doctor in Ihama, who is also searching for a way to deal with the rust that is corroding his precious sister. When the two boys join hands to save their loved ones, a new adventure begins. The central message of this story is that a person's heart does not rust.

cast

The main characters are voiced by:

• Akaboshi Bisco: Suzuki Ryota
• Milo Nekoyanagi: Natsuki Hanae
• Nekoyanagi Paw: Kondo Reina
• Big Tea Kettle Tirol: Miyu Tomita
• Javi: Shiro Saito
• Black leather: Kenjiro Tsuda
• Tetsujin: Kenjiro Tsuda
• Inoue: Toru Inada
• Ota: Minori Suzuki
• Kosuke: Hitomi Ueda
• Nuts: Natsumi Fujiwara
• Plum: Miharu Hanai
• Kewpie: Asuna Tomari
• Shikishima: Bin Shimada
• Etsuko: Sayaka Ohara

Main Staff

Many talented people were involved in the production of "Sabikui Bisco". Below is a list of the main staff members:

• Original work: Shinji Tsumukubo's "Sabi-Kui Bisco" (published by Dengeki Bunko)
• Original illustration: Akagishi K
• Original world view illustration: mocha
• Director: Atsushi Ikariya
• Assistant Director: Daisuke Mataga
• Series composition, script: Sadayuki Murai
• Character design: Ayui Asari, Atsushi Ikariya
• Chief animation director: Ayui Asari, Norie Ikawa
• Main animators: Yutaka Matsubara, Momoko Kawai, Asuka Mamezuka, Hitomi Takechi
• Video Director: Zhang Yihui
• Art director: Masakazu Miyake
• Art and creature design: Yudai Sono
• Color design: Emi Chiba
• Special effects supervision: Kumiko Taniguchi
• Director of photography: Tsubasa Takagi
• CG Director: Kunihiko Mita
• Edited by: Yoshiaki Kimura
• Music: Takeshi Ueda (AA=), Hinako Tsubakiyama
• Music Production: Flying Dog
• Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
• Animation production: OZ
• Produced by: Sabikui Bisco Production Committee (Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, KADOKAWA, Flying Dog, Yomiuri TV, Frontier Works, BS11, Clockworks, Bit Groove Promotion)

Main Characters

Let's take a closer look at the main characters of "Sabi-Eater Bisco."

• Akaboshi Bisco : A boy with fiery red hair and sharp eyes who is a "mushroom guardian." He is an expert archer who can hit his target with his arrows that are loaded with various mycelium, and can make mushrooms bloom anywhere. He is feared by the nickname "Man-eating Mushroom" and is a wanted criminal with a bounty of 800,000 yen.
• Nekoyanagi Miro : A handsome young doctor who runs a clinic in Ihama. He is affectionately nicknamed "Dr. Panda" due to the black birthmark around his left eye. He has a natural talent for medicine, and continues to develop medicine by compounding illegal mushrooms in order to save his sister Pawu, who has been infected by Sabitsuki.
• Nekoyanagi Pau : A female warrior who wields an iron club and Milo's older sister. She is the leader of the vigilante group that protects Ibahama Prefecture, and has physical abilities far beyond those of an ordinary person. Although she suffers from severe "sabitsuki", her willpower is incredible, and she is passionate about justice in order to protect her brother and the town from the mushroom guards.
• Oochakama Tyrol : A mysterious beautiful girl with striking jellyfish-like pink hair. She is handy and quick-witted, but very stingy with money. She is a member of the Black Leather Guard, but her main job is as a traveling merchant calling herself "Jellyfish Shop." She bumps into Bisco and his friends in various places.
• Jabi : Visco's master, a former mushroom guardian hero who was known as the Saint Archer. He has been traveling across Japan with Visco for a certain purpose, but he is aware that he does not have much time left, and worries about Visco's future after he is gone.
• Kurokawa : Governor of Ihama Prefecture. He rules the city with his guards, who wear the mask of a rabbit-faced mascot called "Imi-kun." He plots to get hold of Milo in order to get promoted, and after meeting Bisco, who has come to Ihama, he becomes strangely obsessed with arresting him.
• Akutagawa : A giant crab of the Iron Crab variety that can carry a person on its back. He is a reliable companion on his journey with Visco and Jabi, and has a particularly strong bond with Visco, almost like brothers. No one can ride it easily except the Mushroom Guardian.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• #01: The Man with 800,000 Daily Dollars (2022/01/11)
• #02: Jumping with King Oyster Mushrooms (2022/01/18)
• #03: Tag (2022/01/25)
• #04: Riding a Crab (2022/02/01)
• #05: Children's Fortress (2022/02/08)
• #06: Companions and Prey (2022/02/15)
• #07: Stolen Rust Eater (2022/02/22)
• #08: The Trap of the Devil (2022/03/01)
• #09: I Love You (2022/03/08)
• #10: Resurrection of Tetsujin (2022/03/15)
• #11: I'm Bisco! (2022/03/22)
• #12: The Archers (2022/03/29)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for "Sabikui Bisco" are as follows:

• OP1
  • I can't even hear the wind
  • Lyricist: eijun
  • Composer: R.O.N
  • Arrangement: R.O.N
  • Sung by: JUNNA
• ED1
  • Roar
  • Lyricist: Hinako Tsubakiyama
  • Composer: Hinako Tsubakiyama
  • Arrangement: Hinako Tsubakiyama
  • Sung by: Bisco & Milo (CV: Ryota Suzuki & Natsuki Hanae)
• ED2
  • Break through!!
  • Composer: Takeshi Ueda (AA=)

Evaluation and Impressions

"Bisco the Sabi-Eater" was praised for its unique worldview and character development. In particular, the story of the friendship and adventure between Bisco and Milo touched viewers deeply. The story, set in a rusting world, was also visually appealing, drawing in many fans.

OZ, the animation studio, created a realistic depiction of the rusting world with beautiful visuals and detailed drawings. In particular, the designs of creatures such as mushrooms and crabs created a visual impact and were an important element in livening up the story.

Music was also an important element in enhancing the appeal of "Sabi-kui Bisco." The opening theme "Kaze no Oto Sae Kikoenai" (I Can't Hear Even the Sound of Wind) sung by JUNNA is a powerful song that makes you feel like the adventure is about to begin, while the ending theme "Roar" sung by Bisco and Milo is a beautiful song that symbolizes the bond between the two characters. Additionally, "Buchinuke!!" composed by Takeshi Ueda (AA=) played an important role in livening up the climax of the story.

Recommended points

We recommend Sabi-Kui Bisco for the following reasons:

• Unique World View : The story is set in a rusty world and is visually stunning, drawing the viewer in.
• Character Development : The story of friendship and adventure between Visco and Milo touches viewers deeply.
• Beautiful Visuals : OZ's beautiful visuals and meticulous artwork realistically depict the rusting world.
• Charming Music : The opening theme sung by JUNNA and the ending theme sung by Bisco and Milo enhance the appeal of the story.

"Bisco the Sabi Eater" is a wonderful anime that tells the story of adventure and hope. The unique world view set in a rusting world and the character development left a strong impression on viewers. Please give it a watch.