Zankyou no Terror
Summary: Painted in red, the word "VON" is all that is left behind after a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan. The government is shattered by their inability to act, and the police are left frantically searching for ways to crack down the perpetrators. The public are clueless—until, six months later, a strange video makes its way onto the internet. In it, two teenage boys who identify themselves only as "Sphinx" directly challenge the police, threatening to cause destruction and mayhem across Tokyo. Unable to stop the mass panic quickly spreading through the city and desperate for any leads in their investigation, the police struggle to act effectively against these terrorists, with Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki caught in the middle of it all.
Zankyou no Terror tells the story of Nine and Twelve, the two boys behind the masked figures of Sphinx. They should not exist, yet they stand strong in a world of deception and secrets while they make the city fall around them, all in the hopes of burying their own tragic truth.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Painted in red, the word "VON" is all that is left behind after a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan. The government is shattered by their inability to act, and the police are left frantically searching for ways to crack down the perpetrators. The public are clueless—until, six months later, a strange video makes its way onto the internet. In it, two teenage boys who identify themselves only as "Sphinx" directly challenge the police, threatening to cause destruction and mayhem across Tokyo. Unable to stop the mass panic quickly spreading through the city and desperate for any leads in their investigation, the police struggle to act effectively against these terrorists, with Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki caught in the middle of it all.
Zankyou no Terror tells the story of Nine and Twelve, the two boys behind the masked figures of Sphinx. They should not exist, yet they stand strong in a world of deception and secrets while they make the city fall around them, all in the hopes of burying their own tragic truth.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Zankyou no Terror Review
Zankyou no Terror — Painted in red, the word "VON" is all that is left behind after a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Mystery, Suspense conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.08). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Zankyou no Terror offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Mystery, Suspense, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Mitsching, Lisa
German
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Saxton, Jad
English
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Combes, Caroline
French
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Tarquini, Giulia
Italian
Mishima, Lisa
Main
Ibáñez, Marina
Spanish
Nine
Main
Jellinek, Julius
German
Nine
Main
Ishikawa, Kaito
Japanese
Nine
Main
Bevins, Christopher
English
Nine
Main
Montalto, Jean-Marco
French
Nine
Main
Merluzzo, Maurizio
Italian
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
Sakuya, Shunsuke
Japanese
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
Schmuckert, Thomas
German
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
McCollum, Robert
English
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
Roullier, Philippe
French
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
De ambrosis, Massimo
Italian
Shibazaki, Kenjirou
Main
Alonso, Genes
Spanish
Twelve
Main
Laurent, Arnaud
French
Twelve
Main
Petrick, Dirk
German
Twelve
Main
Saitou, Souma
Japanese
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Inoue, Takamitsu
Producer
Kimura, Makoto
Producer
Ootsuka, Manabu
Producer
Fujiyama, Naokado
Assistant Producer
Watanabe, Shinichirou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Original Creator
Aoi, Sayo
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Hisagi, Akitsugu
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Igari, Takashi
Episode Director, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation
Iwata, Kazuya
Episode Director
Mukai, Masahiro
Episode Director
Mutou, Kenji
Episode Director
Tachikawa, Yuzuru
Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director
Uemura, Yutaka
Episode Director
Yamaoka, Minoru
Episode Director, Storyboard
Yamashita, Toshiyuki
Episode Director
Ihara, Kenta
Script
Kumagai, Jun
Script
Lebret, Gwen
Script
Marchi, Jamie
Script