Every season has to have a crazy anime that puts all the others to shame. ZKCTU-HK is exactly that anime. Being a "spin-off" of the 2008 anime it was initially hit with some criticisms as the 2008 anime Zettai Karen Children was not well received. The manga seems to be a different story.
ZKCTU-HK is all about psychics and the world around them. The world is not particularly fond of people with ESP and have laws that ostracise those with ESP. The story revolves around Hyoubu Kyousuke, a seemingly young looking man who is actually old enough to be our grandparent. Kuousuke was born during the last World War and developed his powers in the battlefield. After his time in the military he forms a group called P.A.N.D.R.A. The group consists of psychics Kyousuke met on his travels. This group deals with all sorts of things ranging from terrorism, assassinations, and just about anything considered illegal. But behind the guise of P.A.N.D.R.A. Kyousuke has a much more ambitious plan, one that would change the world in an instant.
What makes this anime so great is the fact it doesn't hide behind the conventions of modern anime. The main character has faults but doesn't fall under the current mold of what a main character should be. Kyousuke makes the show what it is. He is an incredibly cold and calculating person who wants nothing more than to have himself and psychics all over the world be accepted by society without fear. Sure, his methods towards achieving this are questionable. His actions are not entirely justified, but all oppression always leads to a rebel wanting to change the way the world works. Despite being hindered by an opposing group named B.A.B.E.L., Kyousuke goes on and shows us all what it means to fight for what you think is right. In his case, he takes things a bit to the extreme, especially when he reveals his true intentions towards achieving his goals. But alas, the creators of this anime made Kyousuke such an appealing character that you forget his dirty deeds and root for him to kick ass and take names.
The animation here is top notch. The fights, the scenery shots, everything. What makes this anime so awesome aside from its main character is the action sequences, especially those involving Kyousuke. All the characters in this show serve an essential role, no useless character is found. The characters are all likeable in their own way, character development was good. My only gripe was the length of the show. This could have easily been a 24 episode series, possibly more. I do hope a second season is being planned, this anime deserves it.
Score - 8.5/10
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