Chained Soldier

When monstrous beings spill out of the Mato dimension and begin tearing up the planet, a squad of women empowered by mysterious Peaches stands between humanity and annihilation. Yuuki Wakura is an ordinary young man caught up in that conflict, and victory depends on him taking on an unexpected role: he must act as Chief Kyoka's attendant, helping her both in combat and in the domestic spaces behind the front lines. The show balances frenetic battles with quieter, often uncomfortable scenes of hierarchy and service, keeping the focus on how power, obligation, and personal limits intersect as the team fights to keep the Mato threat contained.

Created by Takahiro with Yohei Takemura and Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Chained Soldier premiered in 2024 as an animated TV series. The cast features Yuya Hirose, Akari Kito, Yume Miyamoto, Kana Hanazawa, and Mari Hino, and the production leans into glossy action animation and genre-savvy designs.

Critics and viewers have given mixed to positive reactions, reflected in a 7.6/10 average from early votes. Reviews tend to praise the action choreography and character chemistry while calling out the show’s handling of its power dynamics and fanservice elements. Recurring themes include duty versus autonomy, the costs of protection, and how roles assigned in crisis spill into everyday life.

Online discussion has focused on the series’ provocative master-servant setup and its aesthetic flair, sparking fan art, cosplay, and debate across social platforms. The show has fed into conversations about gendered power in contemporary anime, and its visual set pieces have helped it stand out among 2024 genre releases.

As of its initial run the series has not secured major industry awards, though its vocal ensemble and animation quality drew attention from genre blogs and anime communities, suggesting it may be nominated for seasonal honors as the series continues to circulate.