Overview
An ancient civilization's relics on Earth hold dangerous powers — it's up to ARCAM Corporation's Spriggan agents to keep them out of the wrong hands.
What critics are saying
The 2022 anime reboot of Spriggan received generally positive reviews from critics, who largely celebrated its fast-paced, high-octane action and intriguing premise blending ancient myths with futuristic espionage. Outlets like IGN and Common Sense Media called the series a fun, action-packed watch, praising its steady momentum, mysterious lead character, and solid entertainment value.
The show's dynamic combat, animation, and globe-trotting settings were widely recognized as its strongest assets. Critics at But Why Tho? and Asian Movie Pulse highlighted the fight choreography and brutal super-powered showdowns as the high points of the adaptation, while reviewers from X-Geeks and Mecha Alliance praised the stylish locations and broad cast of characters.
However, some reception was tempered by complaints regarding narrative pacing and depth. Reviewers from Forbes and Churape's Dungeon noted that the series often prioritizes violent fight scenes at the expense of story development, rushing through its manga source material and leaving the plot feeling somewhat generic or underdeveloped.
“provides a decent start to what could be a promising animated series”
“With super power, super suits, and a bunch of blood, the fight sequences are the best work of the series as a whole”
“Violent, action-packed series offers solid entertainment”
“Each story is faithfully recreated from the manga but with most of the emphasis on the gory action scenes”
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Spriggan relies on a high-stakes premise where ancient, relic-based technology triggers a global shadow war. The narrative moves at a relentless pace through missions involving the ARCAM Corporation and its specialized military squadron. By focusing on the race between competing interests to secure alien artifacts, the show frames every conflict as a matter of planetary security rather than simple combat.
The animation style reflects the heavy influence of its manga source material, particularly in the choreography of its combat sequences. Chiaki Kobayashi leads a voice cast that navigates the intersection of corporate espionage and supernatural stakes. It appeals to those who prioritize constant movement and political maneuvering over drawn-out exposition. The series is grounded in a world where history is a weapon, and the consequences for failure are always existential.
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Details
- First Aired
- June 18, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 67