TV-Series
Description
"Cheating Craft" is a 12-episode anime series that revolves around the high-stakes world of academic cheating in a society where passing exams is the sole determinant of success and social status. The narrative is set in a fictional world where students must pass rigorous exams to secure their futures, leading to the emergence of a clandestine industry of professional cheaters known as "Crafters." These individuals possess specialized skills and tools to help clients cheat their way to success, often engaging in elaborate schemes to outwit exam proctors and security systems.

The story primarily follows Qiaomu Jie, a skilled Crafter with a reputation for his ingenuity and resourcefulness. He is joined by Xue Qianyun, a novice Crafter who becomes his apprentice. Together, they navigate the competitive and dangerous world of cheating, taking on various clients and challenges while avoiding the watchful eyes of the Exam Security Bureau, an organization dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the exams. The Bureau employs advanced technology and highly trained agents to catch Crafters, creating a constant cat-and-mouse dynamic.

Throughout the series, Qiaomu and Xue encounter a variety of characters, including rival Crafters, morally ambiguous clients, and formidable opponents from the Exam Security Bureau. Each episode typically features a new exam scenario, showcasing the duo's creativity and adaptability as they devise increasingly complex methods to cheat. The narrative explores themes of ambition, morality, and the societal pressures of academic success, often highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by both Crafters and their clients.

The series balances its episodic structure with an overarching plot that gradually reveals more about the world and its characters. While the focus remains on the high-stakes cheating scenarios, subtle character development and interpersonal dynamics add depth to the story. The interplay between Qiaomu's experience and Xue's growth as a Crafter provides a central thread, while the evolving challenges posed by the Exam Security Bureau keep the tension high. "Cheating Craft" offers a unique blend of strategy, humor, and action, presenting a satirical take on the extreme measures people might take in pursuit of success.
Information
Cheating Craft
チーティングクラフト
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 10 min.
Date: 10/05/2016
Categories
Genre
Action
Settings
School
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The National Special-Level University Exam of Fate!
2Foul Play! An Old Examiner Grins!
3Terror! The Mammoth Examiner of the Snowy Fields!
4Attention Please! Play in the Sky with CA <3
5Earth-Shattering! Shark Strike!
6Shokatsu Mumei is Dead...
7Horrible! The Aircraft Carrier Examiner's Trap!
8Lament, Mumei! Over Your Father's Dead Body!
9Grand Adventure! Did Jun and Mary Discover the Legendary Ancient Golden Civilization in the Jungle?!
10Chiikura
11I Don't Know Who Called, But Everyone Knows. The Name Is Katsuhira!
12Post-Festival Sparklers
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
  • Script
    Takamitsu Kōno
    Tōko Machida
    Chabo Higurashi
  • Episode Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Hiroyuki Okuno
    Naoko Takeichi
    Ippei Yokota
    Juria Matsumura
    Shige Fukase
  • Character Design
    Mai Matsuura
    Kii Tanaka
  • Chief Animation Director
    Mai Matsuura
    Ryōsuke Tanigawa
    Kii Tanaka
  • Director of Photography
    Hideki Imaizumi
  • Series Composition
    Takamitsu Kōno
  • Storyboard
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Hiroyuki Okuno
    Yōichi Ueda
    Goichi Iwahata
    Miyana Okita
  • Music
    Go Sakabe
  • Art Director
    Kei Ichikura
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Ebina
Production
  • Animation Production
    BLADE