World Trigger (2014–2022)
Plot
A gate to another dimension has burst open, and from it emerge gigantic invincible creatures that threaten all of humanity. Earth's only defense is a mysterious group of warriors who have co-opted the alien technology in order to fight back!
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- 01
Ai Kitora, A-Rank No.5 AgentOsamu gets more trouble than credit when he claims to have defeated Trion Soldier Marmod. Really, he’s covering for the Neighbor, Yuma. Kitora, an A-rank Border Agent, is furious with Osamu for stepping out of line… But does she suspect the truth? - 02
Power Elite, Yuichi JinKitora boldly jumps onto the back of Ilgar, a new type of Trion Soldier, while it’s mid-flight and bent on attacking the city below. Suddenly, Ilgar transforms, enters self-destruct mode and plummets toward its target. How will she escape now?! - 03
Chika Amatori's Side EffectYuichi and Osamu's critical mission to investigate the abnormal gate puts a lot of pressure on Osamu. Meanwhile, Yuma follows Replica’s advice and conducts an investigation of his own. The next morning, Osamu and Yuichi have a fateful meeting with Yuma...
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Visitor from the Other WorldOctober 5, 2014Approximately four years ago, a gate to another world opened in Mikado City, and invaders called Neighbors appeared. - S01E02
Neighbor and Trion SoldierOctober 12, 2014Border sees the Neighbor Yuma as an enemy… but Osamu is unable to view him as someone with hostile intentions, and trust begins to bloom bet - S01E03
Osamu Mikumo's AbilityOctober 19, 2014Combat-use Trion Soldiers attack when a gate opens in Osamu’s school just outside of the Forbidden Zone. Worried he’s not strong enough, Yum - S01E04
Season's bestAi Kitora, A-Rank No.5 AgentNovember 2, 2014Osamu gets more trouble than credit when he claims to have defeated Trion Soldier Marmod. Really, he’s covering for the Neighbor, Yuma. Kito - S01E05
Power Elite, Yuichi JinNovember 9, 2014Kitora boldly jumps onto the back of Ilgar, a new type of Trion Soldier, while it’s mid-flight and bent on attacking the city below. Suddenl - S01E06
Chika Amatori's Side EffectNovember 16, 2014Yuichi and Osamu's critical mission to investigate the abnormal gate puts a lot of pressure on Osamu. Meanwhile, Yuma follows Replica’s advi - S01E07
Miwa Squad's AssaultNovember 23, 2014Osamu reaches out to Yuma and Replica. He and Chika learn some critical information about Neighbors from Yuma, but they're soon discovered b - S01E08
Black TriggerNovember 30, 2014A-rank agents Shuji Miwa and Yosuke Yoneya make an assault on Yuma without even asking what happened. Osamu calls Jin to help. - S01E09
The Organization Known as BorderDecember 7, 2014With Shuji's squad singlehandedly defeated, the Border Agency's executives order Yuichi to defeat Yuma and recover the Black Trigger. Osamu - S01E10
Tamakoma BranchDecember 14, 2014Jin encourages Yuma to join the Tamakoma branch. Yuma accepts it if he can team up with Osamu and Chika. - S01E11
The Determination of Each OneDecember 21, 2014Osamu hears from Replica about why Yuma came to this world, and from Chika about her true feelings. - S01E12
A-Rank Agents of TamakomaDecember 28, 2014Osamu, Yuma and Chika decide to join Tamakoma branch to go to Neighbor world as A-rank agents of the expedition force. They go into rigorous - S01E13
Border Top TeamJanuary 11, 2015Commander Kido fears that Tamakoma branch will become too powerful. He orders A-rank agents who belong to the headquarters to take Yuma's bl - S01E14
Miwa CorpsJanuary 18, 2015The battle between the A-Rank attack unit and Yuichi Jin begins to rage. In the face of top-level agents, Yuichi tries to turn it into a tes - S01E15
Black Trigger Wind BladeJanuary 25, 2015Yuichi finally reveals his "Wind Blade" technique with the Black Trigger. As his battle with A-Rank vets Kei and Soya reaches its climax, th - S01E16
To the FutureFebruary 8, 2015Yuichi Jin and the Arashiyama Unit repel the enemy. Receiving news of their elite squad's defeat, the Border Agency's headquarters starts to - S01E17
Border Official EnlistmentFebruary 15, 2015The day of Yuma and Chika's initiation into the Border Agency arrives. Osamu nervously stands by in support, while they draw the scrutiny of - S01E18
Mikumo Shu VS Kazama SouyaFebruary 22, 2015Osamu readies for his practice fight against Soya Kazama. Soya is a symbol of overwhelming strength, while Osamu has yet to land a hit in ov - S01E19
Ranking Battle! Midorikawa Jun's StrategyMarch 1, 2015Osamu doesn't know how to deal with his new reputation as "the guy who tied with Soya Kazama". He is soon challenged by one of his fellow ag - S01E20
Duel! Yuma VS MidorikawaMarch 8, 2015Yuma and Shun Midorikawa's fight begins. Yuma quietly rages over Shun's humiliating public defeat of Osamu. How will he fight against the A- - S01E21
Neighbor's WorldMarch 15, 2015The Border brass puts together a strategy based on Replica's information about Neighborhood. Meanwhile, Yuichi Jin senses impending danger f - S01E22
A Large-Scale Invasion StartsMarch 22, 2015The Neighbors' large-scale invasion finally begins. The invading army of Trion soldierrs is countered with a defense strategy. Just as the b - S01E23
The Holy Land, AftoKratorMarch 29, 2015Border seeks a way to counter the new Trion soldier, Rabbit. Yuma prevents Trion soldiers from infiltrating the city, but is mistaken for th - S01E24
Nestling from Mysterious WorldApril 5, 2015Trion soldiers from Aftokrator appear all over Mikado City. Border is forced to divide its forces to deal with their numbers. Chika's C-rank - S01E25
Best Force in BorderApril 12, 2015The C-rank units are revealed to be the true target. The battle intensifies as Hyrein sends humanoid Neighbors Enedora and Ranbanein into co - S01E26
Fierce Fight! Enedora vs. Kazama SquadApril 19, 2015Aftokrator's humanoid Neighbors are unveiled. These so-called Horn Triggers overwhelm the Border agents with powerful Triggers! The A-rank K - S01E27
Counterattack of BorderApril 26, 2015Kizaki, Karauma and Konami fight the sinister Hyuse and Viza so that Osamu and Chika can escape. Meanwhile, Ranbanein easily defeats Chano u - S01E28
Star Wand MasterMay 3, 2015Kizaki has figured out Hyuse's Trigger, Lambiris. He orders Karasuma and Konami to protect the city while he holds off Hyuse and Viza. - S01E29
Crossroads of DestinyMay 10, 2015Viza and Hyuse continue to pursue Chika, but Yuma and Jin arrive just in time. Yuma faces off against Viza while Jin battles Hyuse. Osamu an - S01E30
Enemy Commander High RainMay 17, 2015Suwa unit traps Enedora in a virtual training room. Director Shinoda goes to offer them back-up, and the tides begin to turn for Border. Mir - S01E31
Mikumo Osamu's ConsciousnessMay 24, 2015Hyrein's attack turns Chika into a cube. Osamu blames himself, but is inspired by his fellow Border agents to race for Border HQ in an attem - S01E32
Implacable EnedoraMay 31, 2015Director Shinoda corners Enedora in the virtual training room. However, Enedora's powerful Black Trigger attack are more than a match for th - S01E33
The Terror of HyreinJune 7, 2015—Karasuma uses his personal trigger Geist against Hairein. He can gain strength and speed, but he has only 200 seconds left to be able to fig - S01E34
A Fierce Showdown! The Fight of the BestJune 14, 2015—Miwa uses a trigger Lead Bullet against Hairein. Meanwhile, Yuma decides to carry out a desperate attack against Viza. - S01E35
The End of the BattleJune 21, 2015—Yuma defeated Viza, but he has a few Trion left. Miwa was moved away from Osamu by Mira's trigger. Now there are only seven seconds left unt - S01E36
The Have-notJune 28, 2015—Aftkrator withdrew from our world and the 2nd large-scale invasion is over. Although Chika was saved, Osamu lost conscious. Osamu remembers - S01E37
A Hero and a PartnerJuly 5, 2015—Osamu becomes conscious, and talks with Yuma after hearing the situation from his mother and Chika. One of higher-ups Karasawa takes him to - S01E38
B-Rank Wars BeginJuly 19, 2015—Many journalists ask the higher-ups of Border about responsibility for damage caused by the battle. Osamu hears about Netsuki's plan from Ka - S01E39
Suwa Squad and Arafune SquadJuly 26, 2015—Yuma and Chika won their first Rank Battle as Tamakoma Second Unit in front of injured Osamu. Their next opponents are the 8th place, Suwa U - S01E40
Setting off! Mikumo SquadAugust 2, 2015—Osamu recovered and rejoined his unit. Tamakoma Second had the right to choose the location this time, and they chose an urban stage with di - S01E41
An Impertinent RookieAugust 9, 2015—The match seemed that it would favor the unit with the most snipers, but Arafune Unit is being driven into a corner by rest of two units. Ar - S01E42
Ko Murakami of Suzunari-1August 16, 2015—Tamakoma Second's next opponents are the 13th place, Nasu Unit, and the 9th place, Suzunari First Unit. Yuma gets a chance to challenge the - S01E43
Nasu Squad's ChoiceAugust 23, 2015—Murakami's side effect is especially troublesome issue. Osamu thinks about how to prepare for the next Rank Battle. - S01E44
The Battle in the Foul WeatherAugust 30, 2015—The Rank Battle started. Nasu Unit takes tactical actions as planned in the storm. However, Chika's sniping changes the whole situation. - S01E45
The Thing That Decides the BattleSeptember 6, 2015—The agents have been divided into east and west across the river. On the west side, a three-way battle between the attackers begins. - S01E46
The Ace's WillpowerSeptember 20, 2015—On the east side, Kuruma and Betsuyaku are at the mercy of Nasu's shooting. Osamu doesn't want them to be defeated faster than him, so he su - S01E47
The Captain's PrideSeptember 27, 2015—Chika breaks the bank of the river by her sniping, and draws the water into the city. Osamu wants Yuma to join him as soon as possible. - S01E48
And Towards the FutureOctober 4, 2015—Mikumo Squad joins the B-rank upper tier. The fight against the top B-rank squads will be a touchstone for promotion to A-rank. Anticipating - S01E49
Fugitives from Another WorldOctober 11, 2015—Start of World Trigger new arc, Toubousha-hen.
Unknown Trion soldiers show up at Border HQ. Jin and Tachikawa take them on. - S01E50
Invisible AssailantsOctober 18, 2015—Zeno, a refugee from Elgates, begs Yuma and Osamu to harbor Lilith and him during their stay in this world. With Chika taken hostage, Osamu - S01E51
Xeno's Trion SoldiersOctober 25, 2015—Kazama Squad heads into combat as Gojima City is attacked by new Trion soldiers. Osamu tries to befriend Zeno and Lilith. Zeno offers to rev - S01E52
The Sunset of MeedenNovember 1, 2015—Despite Lilith's best efforts, she can't hide her loneliness. Chika and Osamu work with Kitora and Midorikawa to try and cheer her up. At th - S01E53
The One that Shall Be SavedNovember 8, 2015—While studying with Yoneya and Kodera, Miwa sees young siblings and is reminded of his past. The peace is shattered by an attack from Gieve' - S01E54
Giev's ThrustNovember 15, 2015—Zeno's devotion to Lilith leads him to treat Yuma and Chika like tools, enraging Osamu. Meanwhile, Gieve and Karon threaten Shizuka City wit - S01E55
Dead or AliveNovember 22, 2015—Arashiyama Squad gathers Border's aces! Arafune and Murakami join in the battle, destroying Gieve's Trion soldiers. But Gieve's plot to blow - S01E56
The Secret of LilithNovember 29, 2015—Shiori takes Yuma, Osamu, and Chika on a relaxing trip to Shizuka Marine World with Zeno and Lilith. But the peace is interrupted by an atta - S01E57
Xeno and LilithDecember 6, 2015—Lilith reveals her true power in order to save Xeno and Yuma. - S01E58
The Captured OsamuDecember 13, 2015—Yuma, Chika and Xeno take the fight to the enemy in order to rescue Osamu. However, a cunning trap separates them, forcing Yuma into a one-o - S01E59
The Two Black TriggersDecember 20, 2015—Zeno and Chika find Osamu, while Yuma continues his fight against Giev. He struggles against Giev and Charon's skillful coordination, so sim - S01E60
The Adventure of YotaroDecember 27, 2015—Yotaro heads towards Shizuka City with Raijinmaru, hoping to catch up to Konami. He meets a troubled young girl named Cocoa and befriends he - S01E61
Truth and LiesJanuary 10, 2016—Gieve and Charon begin their attack on Yuma. - S01E62
Giev and CharonJanuary 17, 2016—Giev's secret is revealed. Just like Lilith, he's a Humanoid Trion Soldier created by Lamia. Meanwhile, all of Shizuka City's citizens becom - S01E63
A Reversed FutureJanuary 24, 2016—Xeno's hand cuts thin air, and monster Gieve takes in Lilith and takes on a grotesque form. - S01E64
A Prisoner from AftokratorJanuary 31, 2016—Soon after meeting and parting with Xeno and Lilith, Yuma, Osamu and Chika begin preparing for their promotion battle. - S01E65
No.1 Shooter, Masataka NinomiyaFebruary 7, 2016—Aftokrator's Black Trigger user, Enedora, is alive! Enedora sheds new light on the Large Scale Invasion and the reason that Chika was target - S01E66
Sharpened FangsFebruary 14, 2016—Tamakoma-2 starts individual training in preparation for the B-Rank rank wars. Osamu visits Arashiyama for shooter training. Chika meets a y - S01E67
The Battle of the B-Rank Top TeamsFebruary 21, 2016—During their brief encounter, Yuuma senses Kageura's limitless skill. Osamu receives shooter training from Arashiyama and Izumi, allowing hi - S01E68
The Targeted TamakomaFebruary 28, 2016—Ninomiya Squad, Kageura Squad, Azuma Squad and Mikumo Squad face off! As tensions mount, each team targets Osamu and closes in. Meanwhile, t - S01E69
A Battle RoyalMarch 6, 2016—Osamu is quickly knocked out of combat by Azuma, former leader of an A-Rank No. 1 team. Chika tries to overcome her inability to fire on hum - S01E70
A Captain's DutyMarch 13, 2016—Yuuma faces Kageura. Ninomiya takes advantage of this to attack them both. After the battle, Osamu is devastated by his defeat. Kazama's adv - S01E71
A New ThreatMarch 20, 2016—Shinoda announces an imminent invasion by a new Neighbor country. Tachikawa and Kazama Squad are assigned to deal with the threat, based on - S01E72
An Evolving Mikumo SquadMarch 27, 2016—After the Rank Wars against the B-Rank upper tier squads, Mikumo Squad tries to up their game. Yuzuru gives Chika an idea for overcoming her - S01E73
To the FutureApril 3, 2016—Osamu continues to try to improve himself, Chika confronts her faults, and Yuuma has faith in them. Mikumo Squad's losses in the B-Rank Rank
Season02
- S02E01
The AttackJanuary 10, 2021—Aftkrator have ordered Galopoula to make Border stuck, so Galopoula's Expeditionary Force tries to break into Border HQ to destroy the ship - S02E02
CollisionJanuary 17, 2021—Inside the Border HQ, the battles begin: Gatlin and Ratarikov v. 4 strong attackers near the dock, Wen So v. Nasu and Kumagai in a hall. Out - S02E03
BattleJanuary 24, 2021—Border and Galopoula's Expeditionary Force play mind games reading each other's thoughts while fighting. Reghindetz is frustrated that his d - S02E04
DestinyJanuary 31, 2021—Border fights off the enemy one by one, but Gatlin and Ratarikov have no intention of giving up on completing their mission. Hyuse talks to - S02E05
New TechniqueFebruary 7, 2021—About the time Jin brought Hyuse into Border HQ, Tamakoma Second started the match against Katori Unit and Kakizaki Unit. Osamu and Chika su - S02E06
Strong WillFebruary 21, 2021—Chika starts destroying buildings outside the area where Osamu has set the trap. When Yuma puts Kakizaki Unit in a corner, Kakizaki remember - S02E07
ShowdownFebruary 28, 2021—Fumika Teruya prioritizes getting to Chika. Yoko Katori recalls the day her and Hana's fate changed as she fights against Osamu. - S02E08
NegotiationMarch 7, 2021—The match was over. A party is held at the Tamakoma branch to celebrate their victory, and then Hyuse offers himself to join their team as t - S02E09
CaptainMarch 14, 2021—Osamu negotiates with higher-ups to get permission to include Hyuse in his team. Instead of allowing it, Commander Kido tells them that he i - S02E10
The Upper RankMarch 21, 2021—Tamakoma Second fights in a match against Oji Unit and Ikoma Unit. They have only three matches left, and need to be in the top two. Meanwhi - S02E11
The strong onesMarch 28, 2021—Yuma attacks Oji Unit. Besides, Ikoma and Mizukami catch up with them and Ikoma uses his special technique to strike them a hard blow. At a - S02E12
RookieApril 4, 2021—Yuma, Oji and Ikoma fight each other fiercely while the battle between the snipers comes to an end. Later, Hyuse shows Border agents that he
Season03
- S03E01
New StartOctober 10, 2021—With Hyuse joining as a member, Mikumo Squad makes a fresh start as a new Tamakoma-2. Before the Rank Wars match, Tamakoma Branch's senior m - S03E02
ChoiceOctober 17, 2021—During the dinner at Okonomiyaki Kageura, Yuma is told Yuzuru Ema's real thought that he is going to give up on victory in B-Rank Wars Round - S03E03
StrategyOctober 24, 2021—The stage that Suzumaki Daiichi chose in the B class rank battle, ROUND7 was "Urban Area D". The battle was expected to be fought in the sho - S03E04
Secret PlanOctober 31, 2021—Suzunaru Daiichi Murakami holding a black arc moon and Kageura attacking with a scorpion that can be transformed. With the support of the gu - S03E05
UnrivaledNovember 7, 2021—Yuma and Hyuse fight together and make Kageura bail out, but the point goes to Suzunari-1, who dealt the most damage. Nevertheless, the two - S03E06
DecisionNovember 14, 2021—B-Rank Wars Round 7 finally comes to its final phase! Being gradually surrounded by Tamakoma-2 who got an advantage in numbers, Azuma Squad - S03E07
PremonitionNovember 21, 2021—Tamakoma-2's result for B-Rank Wars Round 7 exceeded Osamu's expectation, but the bad feeling he had from before the match remains. And now, - S03E08
WillNovember 28, 2021—Those who the Tamakoma Branch members happened to meet at a barbecue restaurant are Ninomiya Squad agents, their opponents in B-Rank Wars Ro - S03E09
Formidable OpponentDecember 5, 2021—Yuuma gathers information about his next opponent. Through Shun Midorikawa, he goes to the border headquarters to get an introduction to Tak - S03E10
Change of PlansDecember 12, 2021—At the Tamakoma Branch, they are developing game plans based on the information that each of them gathered, but it is hard to find the decis - S03E11
Final RoundDecember 19, 2021—At last, the Final Round begins. Chika is ferociously attacked by Ninomiya as soon as the match starts. Amid the intense attack, will she tr - S03E12
MeleeDecember 26, 2021—Osamu attempts to open the way for Hyuse who is encircled. However, receiving fierce attacks from Ninomiya Squad, Ikoma Squad, and Yuba Squa - S03E13
One-on-OneJanuary 8, 2022—After Hyuse's dropout, a melee unfolds as the surrounding teams take on each other. While intense battles progress, the number of surviving - S03E14
ResolutionJanuary 22, 2022—Tamakoma-2 and Ninomiya Squad, the last two teams left, have a head-to-head fight. Ninomiya Squad awaits Tmakoma-2's action. Yuma and Osamu
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