The Asterisk War
Gakusen Toshi Asterisk
What is The Asterisk War?
The Asterisk War is a fantasy action series that blends school battles with sci-fi worldbuilding. Set in a floating academy city where young warriors called Genestella compete in the Festas—a prestigious tournament—the show follows Ayato Amagiri as he transfers to Seidoukan Academy with ambitions of his own. The series combines combat spectacle with comedy and romance, making it appealing to fans of competitive school anime and supernatural action.
This twelve-episode series aired in Fall 2015 and has concluded. The show's relatively short episode count makes it accessible for viewers looking for a complete narrative arc without a major time commitment. The format balances intense battle sequences with slice-of-life academy moments, offering variety in tone across its run.
The Asterisk War draws from a rich fictional premise where a meteor disaster centuries ago introduced mana to the world and gave birth to superhuman abilities in select individuals. This foundation allows the series to explore how society has adapted to these gifted warriors while maintaining the high-stakes drama of competitive tournaments. If you're searching for finished anime with action, fantasy elements, and school settings, this series delivers a contained story with clear beginning and ending.
Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive battle spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy city above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk. Having transferred into Seidoukan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, scholarship student Ayato Amagiri swears he too will fight in this city. Burning souls race… The curtain rises on this school battle spectacle! (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the latest episode of The Asterisk War?
- The most recent episode is Episode 12, which aired on December 19, 2015.
- How many episodes does The Asterisk War have?
- The Asterisk War has 12 episodes.
- When did The Asterisk War come out?
- The Asterisk War premiered on October 3, 2015.
- Is The Asterisk War finished?
- The Asterisk War has finished airing and every episode has been released.