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TV-14
2019
2 Seasons
6.7 (684)

No Guns Life is an anime television series produced by Madhouse and based on the manga of the same name by Tasuku Karasuma. The show revolves around the protagonist Juzo Inui, a man with a gun for a head, known as an Extended. Extensives are humans who had their bodies modified to have certain abilities, which grants them immense physical strength and speed. However, the price they pay for their powers is their autonomy as they must serve the company that created them. The story takes place in a gritty world where the segregation between humans and Extensives is palpable. The audience is thrown into the action from the very first episode, where Juzo is hired to solve a kidnapping case. Along the way, he meets Mary, a talented engineer, and Tetsuro, a young boy who is himself a victim of the same company that created the Extensives. Together, the three of them form an unlikely team to bring justice to those who suffer at the hands of the powerful corporation that controls the city. One of the best things about No Gun's Life is the characterization. Every character feels unique, and each one brings something different to the table. Juzo himself is a fascinating character, with his deadpan humor, his love for cigarettes, and his unwavering sense of justice. Suwabe Junichi does an incredible job bringing Juzo to life, and his voice acting is top-notch. Mary, the engineer, adds a lot to the show. Despite being a non-combatant, she's very capable and highly respected in her field. In many ways, she acts as the team's brains. There's a lot of potential for her character to grow, and she feels like a breath of fresh air in a sea of archetypical anime women. Then there's Tetsuro, who is both the show's biggest strength and its greatest weakness. On the one hand, the dynamic between him and Juzo is heartwarming. Juzo, who is essentially a cyborg, learns how to be more human from Tetsuro, and that dynamic is incredibly endearing. On the other hand, Tetsuro is a bit of a stereotypical anime child, and some of his dialogue feels forced. Nevertheless, he's an integral part of the story, and the audience can't help but feel a bit protective of him. As for the show's animation, it's simply fantastic. Madhouse has done an excellent job here, and the show's aesthetic fits the gritty, cyberpunk feel of the story perfectly. The fight scenes in particular are well choreographed, and they're both intense and visually appealing. The music is also noteworthy. Kenji Kawai, who is famous for scoring the soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell, takes the helm here, and his work doesn't disappoint. The opening theme, "Motor City," by Kenichi Asai, is a fantastic rock ballad that sets the tone for the show perfectly. The ending theme, "Game Over," by Kana-Boon, is an amusingly upbeat song that's frequently used after tense moments in the show. Together, the two songs bookend each episode perfectly. Overall, No Guns Life is an excellent anime that's well worth watching. Its themes of social inequality, corporate greed, and political corruption are all too relevant, and the way the story handles them is both thought-provoking and entertaining. The characters are well written, the animation is superb, and the music is fantastic. There's something here for everyone, whether you're a fan of cyberpunk, action, or just good storytelling.

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Seasons

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24. Earnest Desire

September 24, 2020

Pepper wakes up at the Reconstruction Agency hospital without her Hands device. Juzo meets with her to finish things up after taking a job from Seven. Yet again, Berühren has managed to slip away and Juzo continues his days with Tetsuro.

23. Trigger Again

September 17, 2020

While Tetsuro speaks with Juzo, things get out of hand outside. The EMS, Security Bureau, and Berühren rush to the scene to control the situation. There, Pepper whispers to Seven that she wants everything destroyed. As Pepper's gun, Seven complies.

22. Imprisoning Binds

September 10, 2020

Without a Hands, Juzo is fighting a losing fight. Even so, he doesn't budge from his ideals. Even though Tetsuro knows Juzo will get mad at him, Tetsuro uses Harmony on him once again. There, Tetsuro discovers the reason for Juzo's decision.

21. Degeneration

September 3, 2020

Juzo continues to hold Shimazu and Kunugi back while Tetsuro finishes things up. During the struggle, new players appear at the scene and Juzo finds out that Kunugi may not be on Spitzbergen's side, after all.

20. I'm Dreaming

August 27, 2020

Juzo, pretending to be controlled, runs away while leaving Tetsuro's body behind with Professor Wachowski. The two of them have a discussion about Berühren once more. Tetsuro struggles with his decisions, both from the past and in the present.

19. Scar

August 20, 2020

Tetsuro struggles with his task to take control of Juzo. The appearance Edmund pulls up Juzo's past and forces Tetsuro to face even more of the absurdity in this world. Unsure of himself and his own past, he turns Juzo for direction.

18. Traces of Crime

August 13, 2020

A woman name Emma appears at Inui's office and asks him to find her husband. The mysterious Edmund seems to be looking for Juzo as well. Juzo is taken aback when they meet. It seems, after all these years, he's come to settle an old score.

17. Noble Rot

August 6, 2020

Juzo and the others try to get back into their normal lives as things have seemingly resolved with Spitzbergen. A mysterious man watches from the shadows as Juzo goes downstairs to get his maintenance done. The time has finally come...

16. Engineer

July 30, 2020

Avi Cobo has once again appeared and now he's taken Mary hostage. Juzo watches as the two men clash. Each and every one of them... They all just keep getting in the way of his job. Now, he's not going to just stand back and let a girl suffer.

15. A Place to Call Home

July 23, 2020

As Juzo faces Victor as Mary is shocked by how much he has changed. The war and what he saw there seems to have turned him into some kind of monster. If someone has to stop his maniacal rampage... At the very least, it should be her.

14. Client

July 16, 2020

Mary begins to question her memories with Victor. Maybe she never really understood him at all. In order to confirm things with her own eyes, she heads to the Kyusei Pit with Juzo, who happened to be going the same way. There, Lefty greets them.

13. Turning Point

July 9, 2020

Tetsuro and the others get attacked by unknown assailants while Juzo is out getting the data from the memory medium he received from Rosa. Mary runs into her long-missing brother, Victor, during her escape from the attackers...

Description

The story takes place in a gritty world where the segregation between humans and Extensives is palpable. The audience is thrown into the action from the very first episode, where Juzo is hired to solve a kidnapping case. Along the way, he meets Mary, a talented engineer, and Tetsuro, a young boy who is himself a victim of the same company that created the Extensives. Together, the three of them form an unlikely team to bring justice to those who suffer at the hands of the powerful corporation that controls the city.

One of the best things about No Gun's Life is the characterization. Every character feels unique, and each one brings something different to the table. Juzo himself is a fascinating character, with his deadpan humor, his love for cigarettes, and his unwavering sense of justice. Suwabe Junichi does an incredible job bringing Juzo to life, and his voice acting is top-notch.

Mary, the engineer, adds a lot to the show. Despite being a non-combatant, she's very capable and highly respected in her field. In many ways, she acts as the team's brains. There's a lot of potential for her character to grow, and she feels like a breath of fresh air in a sea of archetypical anime women.

Then there's Tetsuro, who is both the show's biggest strength and its greatest weakness. On the one hand, the dynamic between him and Juzo is heartwarming. Juzo, who is essentially a cyborg, learns how to be more human from Tetsuro, and that dynamic is incredibly endearing. On the other hand, Tetsuro is a bit of a stereotypical anime child, and some of his dialogue feels forced. Nevertheless, he's an integral part of the story, and the audience can't help but feel a bit protective of him.

As for the show's animation, it's simply fantastic. Madhouse has done an excellent job here, and the show's aesthetic fits the gritty, cyberpunk feel of the story perfectly. The fight scenes in particular are well choreographed, and they're both intense and visually appealing.

The music is also noteworthy. Kenji Kawai, who is famous for scoring the soundtrack for Ghost in the Shell, takes the helm here, and his work doesn't disappoint. The opening theme, "Motor City," by Kenichi Asai, is a fantastic rock ballad that sets the tone for the show perfectly. The ending theme, "Game Over," by Kana-Boon, is an amusingly upbeat song that's frequently used after tense moments in the show. Together, the two songs bookend each episode perfectly.

Overall, No Guns Life is an excellent anime that's well worth watching. Its themes of social inequality, corporate greed, and political corruption are all too relevant, and the way the story handles them is both thought-provoking and entertaining. The characters are well written, the animation is superb, and the music is fantastic. There's something here for everyone, whether you're a fan of cyberpunk, action, or just good storytelling.

No Guns Life is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (24 episodes). The series first aired on October 10, 2019.

Where to Watch No Guns Life

No Guns Life is available for streaming on the Tokyo Broadcasting System website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch No Guns Life on demand at Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.