SABIKUI BISCO
SABIKUI BISCO
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SABIKUI BISCO

6.4
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

Japan’s post-apocalyptic wasteland replete with dust can only be saved by one thing—fungus. Bisco Akaboshi, a wanted criminal and skilled archer, searches for a legendary mushroom, known as Sabikui, said to devour any and all rust. Joining him on this epic saga to save the country is a giant crab and a young doctor. Can this unlikely trio find the fabled fungi and save the land?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Critics largely praise Sabikui Bisco for its imaginative world-building and delightfully bizarre post-apocalyptic setting. Reviewers frequently highlight the show's colorful visuals, grand scale, and surreal creature designs—ranging from massive transport crabs to wildly inventive wasteland beasts—as major strengths that set the series apart.

The anime is also commended for its engaging characters, stylish animation, and outrageously cool action sequences. Commentators noted that director Atsushi Ikariya delivers plenty of old-school flair, creating an accessible, fun-filled adventure that exceeds expectations despite budget limitations.

While reception is overwhelmingly positive, a few critics pointed out minor pacing issues in certain episodes. Some reviewers felt that mid-season entries occasionally became overcrowded or meandered, robbing quiet character moments of breathing room. Nonetheless, the consensus remains that Sabikui Bisco is a uniquely memorable and entertaining ride.

“The world-building is easily one of the best highlights of this show with colorful visuals that are often grand in scale...”

“full of outrageously cool action and had a fun cast of characters...”

“the world of Sabikui Bisco is always memorable and unique. All this action and world design would be for not without great animation.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Sabikui Bisco approaches the post-apocalyptic genre with a manic sense of scale. While most stories about dying worlds focus on the gray misery of survival, this series leans into a vibrant, sun-drenched wasteland defined by giant creatures and absurd biology. The central premise hinges on the peculiar power of mushrooms to reverse environmental decay, turning traditional tropes of decay into a colorful, high-stakes hunt for botanical salvation.

The chemistry between the leads drives the action forward, anchored by Ryota Suzuki as the archer Bisco. The series moves quickly between kinetic combat and the quieter, humor-filled dynamics of an unlikely trio traversing a ruined Japan. It avoids the common solemnity found in other adventure anime from 2022, opting instead for a fast-paced blend of comedy and fantasy that treats its bizarre setting with total sincerity. The result is a journey that feels consistently unpredictable.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

post-apocalyptic future bromance combat shounen anime based on light novel adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 11, 2022
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
55