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The Law of Ueki 2005

★ 7.8/10 · 39 votes TV-PG AnimationAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 51 eps Ended
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What is The Law of Ueki?

The Law of Ueki is a television series that was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 2005 to March 2006. The series is based on a story that involves a junior high student who gains a special power.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
51
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Apr 4, 2005
Last aired
Mar 27, 2006
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Law of Ueki is a television series that was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 2005 to March 2006. The series is based on a story that involves a junior high student who gains a special power. A 51-episode anime television series adaptation was produced by Studio Deen. The series was licensed in North America by Viz Media and also by Geneon in 2005 and later by Discotek Media in 2018. The story follows a young student who participates in a tournament with supernatural powers. The series consists of one season with 51 episodes, which were released in North America by Geneon Entertainment. The episodes were originally aired in Japan and later released in North America with dubbed versions. The series has been made available to audiences through various licensing agreements.

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“A junior high student gains the power to turn trash into trees to save the world.”

Reasons to watch
  • creative combat mechanics
  • high-stakes tournament premise
Keep in mind
  • potential for character erasure as a penalty

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural tournament battles involving unique abilities.

The series contains fantasy violence and high-stakes themes regarding character existence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ueki's power?

Ueki possesses the ability to transform trash into trees.

Why is Ueki fighting?

He is participating in a tournament to help Mr. K become King of the Celestial World.

What happens if Ueki wins?

He receives the Talent of Blank, which allows him to choose any power he desires.

What is the penalty for losing?

If Ueki accumulates too many penalties during the competition, he will disappear.

Who is Mr. K?

Mr. K is an enigmatic figure who grants Ueki his power and recruits him for the tournament.