HIGH CARD

Fourland is an island kingdom in the North Atlantic where 52 X-Playing Cards originate the mystique of card magic. Each card carries a supernatural power that only awakens in a qualified bearer, granting them a unique ability. One chaotic day, the government loses track of the cards as they scatter across the realm, unleashing a wave of unpredictable talents from ordinary citizens to rivals and criminals. The king quietly tasks a powerful corporation named Pinochle with a high-stakes mission to recover the relics and restore order, shifting the kingdom's power balance. As factions collide, the true cost of power begins to reveal itself.

Produced in 2023, the series is the brainchild of Hikaru Muno, Homura Kawamoto, and Naoki Kuroyanagi. The show merges animation with high stakes drama and supernatural intrigue to tell a fresh story about a world run by cards.

Critics have given the series a mixed reception, with a vote average of 6.767 out of 10 from 30 votes. The show probes themes of power, control and responsibility as ordinary people gain extraordinary abilities through luck and lineage, fueling conflict. Visually the series uses bold color and kinetic action.