TV-Series
Description
"Bus Gamer" is a short anime series adapted from Kazuya Minekura's manga. The narrative centers around a high-stakes corporate game called "Bus Game," where three-player teams compete to steal a data disk from rival teams. The winning team earns a substantial cash prize, but the game is fraught with danger, as participants often resort to violence and manipulation to secure victory.

The story revolves around three main characters: Toki Mishiba, Nobuto Nakajyo, and Kazuo Saitoh. Toki is a reserved and intelligent young man with a mysterious past, Nobuto is a hot-headed and impulsive fighter, and Kazuo is a laid-back and resourceful individual. Despite their contrasting personalities, the trio forms a team to participate in the Bus Game, each driven by personal motivations. Toki seeks to uncover the truth behind his brother's death, Nobuto desires financial stability, and Kazuo aims to escape his mundane life.

As the game progresses, the team faces numerous challenges, including rival teams with varying levels of skill and ruthlessness. The series delves into the psychological and physical toll of the game, exploring themes of trust, survival, and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals. The characters' backgrounds and motivations are gradually revealed, adding depth to their interactions and decisions throughout the competition.

The plot is fast-paced, with each episode focusing on the team's strategies, confrontations, and evolving dynamics. The series maintains a tense atmosphere, emphasizing the high stakes and moral ambiguity of the Bus Game. While the anime is concise, it effectively captures the essence of the manga, presenting a gritty and engaging narrative centered around corporate intrigue and personal struggles.
Information
Bus Gamer
ビズゲーマー
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 3
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 03/14/2008 – 03/28/2008
Categories
Genre
Adventure
Settings
Mystery
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Staff
  • Director · Naoyuki Kuzuya
  • Music · Hiroyuki Nagashima
  • Original creator · Kazuya Minekura
  • Character Design · Takahisa Ichikawa
Production
  • Production · Square Enix
  • Production · Frontier Works
  • Animation Production · Studio Izena
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Opening
  • ?
    “"No Name"” - Team AAA
Ending
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    “"Train"” - Suzumura Ken'ichi
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    “"Train"” - Junichi Suwabe
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    “"Train"” - Hiroki Takahashi (ep 3)