#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT

Inside the simulated arena of COMPASS2.0, combatants known as heroes pair with human players inside a surreal digital space where every skirmish produces the energy that keeps the system alive. The show follows 13, a rebellious hero who stubbornly refuses to accept a human partner and clashes with the rules that govern the arena. When 13 faces expulsion, a newcomer named Jin volunteers to team up with him, forcing an uneasy partnership that challenges how both sides see the system and their roles in it. The series focuses on the shifting dynamics between lone wolves and cooperative fighters while keeping the stakes high and the setting visually unreal.

Released in 2025, #COMPASS2.0 is an animated TV project created by Naohiro Fukushima, Hikaru Ookawame, and Shouta Horie. The cast features notable seiyu including Daisuke Ono as 13, Sora Amamiya as Jeanne, Soma Saito as Reiya, Sakura Tange as Voidoll / Bugdoll, and Yoshitaka Yamaya as Atari Jumonji.

As of its release, the series has not received major industry awards or high-profile nominations. It remains a niche entry in the anime season, with no significant festival or award recognition to report.

The show's stylized title, which includes a hashtag, and its emphasis on online-style competition make it naturally suited to social media sharing and short-form clips. That format, plus the recognizable voice cast, has helped it find attention among streaming anime viewers and fan communities even if it hasn't crossed over into mainstream pop culture yet.

Early reception has been mixed to negative, reflected in a low audience score of 4.0/10 from a small sample. Viewers who are critical point to uneven pacing and thin character chemistry, while supporters appreciate the concept of resource-driven combat, the tension between autonomy and partnership, and themes around identity, systems, and what it means to rely on others.