Akiba's Trip The Animation: Season 1
Set in the shopping area of Akihabara, known as the cathedral of otaku and geek culture, the television series Akiba's Trip The Animation follows a group of heroes responsible for protecting the area from mysterious entities. An urban legend describes monsters known as bagurimono or Synthisters lurking in the dark corners of this anime paradise. These creatures have invaded the shopping area, preying on patrons and f
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Akihabara serves as the setting and is a paradise and cathedral of otaku and geek culture.
- Monsters known as bagurimono or Synthisters lurk in dark corners and prey on patrons by feasting on their social energy and will to live.
- Tomotsu Denkigai encounters a monster, is nearly killed, and is subsequently saved and revived by a girl named Matome Mayonaka.
- The invading enemies can only be stopped by direct exposure to sunlight, requiring their clothes to be ripped off to defeat them.
Season overview
Set in the shopping area of Akihabara, known as the cathedral of otaku and geek culture, the television series Akiba's Trip The Animation follows a group of heroes responsible for protecting the area from mysterious entities. An urban legend describes monsters known as bagurimono or Synthisters lurking in the dark corners of this anime paradise. These creatures have invaded the shopping area, preying on patrons and feasting on their social energy and will to live. When Tomotsu Denkigai encounters one of these monsters, he is almost killed before being saved at the last moment by a girl named Matome Mayonaka, who repels the attack and later revives him. The enemies threatening Akihabara can only be stopped by direct exposure to sunlight, meaning that to defeat these synthisters, their clothes need to be ripped off to expose them. Created for anyone proud of their inheritance of otaku and geek culture, the action, adventure, and comedy series was animated by Gonzo and originally aired from January 4, 2017, to March 29, 2017.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Akiba's First Trip
Jan 4, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu Denkigai is just another otaku, prowling the streets of Akihabara for elusive rare figurines and other treasures. However, the streets of Akihabara aren't what they used to
We Formed a Team - Call Us Electric Mayo!
Jan 11, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu, Arisa and Niwaka visit Matome's hideout, where they discuss Tamotsu's new powers and the current state of Akihabara. What evil lurks in the streets of their favorite town?
What Happens When You Mindlessly Follow Someone Who Offers You an Idol Debut
Jan 18, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu finds a series of new hobbies, and being who he is, he runs off to pursue them. Meanwhile, Arisa, Niwaka and Matome go on patrol without him, and receive a type of attentio
Ham Radio Fighters
Jan 25, 2017 · 25 min
Deadly radio waves send Akihabara to chaos. The team must employ classic radio technology to counter the threat.
No Reason I'd Lose
Feb 1, 2017 · 25 min
During his "training session" in one of Akihabara's video game arcades, Tamotsu is confronted by a mysterious enemy who challenges him in a fighting game.
Your Memory Is Full
Feb 8, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu needs a new PC, and he decided to build one from scratch. He's trying to create something totally one-of-a-kind, and gets more than what he expected.
Only a Liar Says Something Is Too Hard
Feb 15, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu is short on cash again, so he must find a new part-time job. He finds a job that pays great hourly wages... But at what cost?
Akihabara Grand Tournament
Feb 22, 2017 · 25 min
A mysterious duo is purchasing all the rice cookers in town, messing with the balance of the retail market. The culprit is someone Arisa didn't expect to see.
Whoa, I Battled with Game Cards!
Mar 1, 2017 · 25 min
Arisa helps Tamotsu rediscover a card game that he stopped playing a few years ago. Meanwhile, another Bugged One conspiracy is at play, causing chaos within the Akihabara vigilant
Did You Open Your Pyloric Canal?!
Mar 8, 2017 · 25 min
Tamotsu suddenly realizes that he wants to have girlfriends and go on dates! Niwaka and Arisa conspire to send Tamotsu and Matome on a "practice date," but the event does not play
The Midsummer Akiba Festival Begins!
Mar 15, 2017 · 25 min
The Akihabara Festival, a major government-backed event, is about to begin. As everyone works hard to prepare, behind the scenes, an unknown group conducts unspeakably evil deeds t
Electric Mayo's Falling Apart!
Mar 22, 2017 · 25 min
With the new Akiba Ban law in effect, otaku and otaku culture is being pushed out of Akihabara. Meanwhile, Tamotsu loses his powers, forcing Electric Mayonnaise out of commission.
Akiba's Last Trip
Mar 29, 2017 · 25 min
The cultural cleansing of Akiba is turning into something more closely resembling an ethnic cleansing operation, and Akiba residents are being rounded up by the police. Can Matome