# World Trigger (2014)

> An ordinary young person is pulled into a fantasy world of levels, skills, and monsters, and fights his way toward growth and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/54918

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 99
- Episode runtime: 23 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, action, fantasy
- Network: tv asahi
- Cast: Nao Tamura, Yuichi Nakamura, Tomo Muranaka, Yuki Kaji, Hideyuki Tanaka, Megumi Urawa, Eri Nakao, Nobuhiko Okamoto
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3950102/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: upbeat, playful, adventurous

## What critics say

Audiences rate the anime positively, with its first season especially well regarded for its action and world-building.

## Synopsis

A high-energy isekai anime about an ordinary young person pulled into a fantasy world where levels, skills, and monsters govern daily life. Its tone is upbeat and playful, with a steady undercurrent of sincere camaraderie and self-improvement. Battles are flashy and frequent, built around clever power systems and escalating stakes, while the world-building rewards curious viewers who enjoy learning how guilds, dungeons, and magic work. The ensemble cast of rivals, mentors, and loyal companions gives the series warmth, and the humor often arises from characters who take absurd situations seriously. Across its seasons the show balances lighter episodes with heavier moments of loss and determination, though it never stays grim for long. Pacing is brisk, with arcs that resolve clearly and set up the next challenge. It suits viewers who want an escapist adventure with fun fights, likable heroes, and a satisfying sense of growth, and it appeals strongly to fans of shounen tradition who enjoy game-like progression and bright, colorful fantasy landscapes.

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