Sekirei

Minato Sahashi is a 19-year-old who has failed his college entrance exams twice and lives under the weight of others' low expectations. His life changes when Musubi, an extraordinary woman known as a Sekirei, literally falls into his life and recognizes a rare Ashikabi gene in him. She seals a bond with a kiss, linking them for the Sekirei Plan, a competition where Sekirei pair with human partners and fight for survival and rewards. As Minato and Musubi learn to synchronize their powers and trust one another, they face rival Sekirei, shifting alliances, and moral choices that complicate the contest, while the series keeps later outcomes under wraps.

Adapted from Sakurako Gokurakuin's manga, Sekirei premiered as a 2008 TV anime that brought the manga's mix of action, comedy, and overt fanservice to the screen, with voice actors Kana Hanazawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kana Ueda, Kana Asumi, and Saori Hayami.

The series did not receive major industry awards, but it developed a dedicated fanbase and generated additional releases such as OVAs, drama CDs, and home video editions. Those extras helped keep interest in the franchise alive, and conventions and online communities regularly continued to discuss characters and scenes.

Among anime viewers Sekirei became known for mixing action set pieces with pronounced ecchi and harem elements, which sparked discussion and divided opinion. Its visuals, character designs, and fanservice scenes made it a recognizable title for late 2000s anime fans, and it produced merchandise, soundtrack releases, and event appearances.

Critical response leaned mixed to positive, reflected in a 7.18 out of 10 user rating. Reviewers and viewers praised its fast-paced battles and comedic beats, while many criticized the heavy emphasis on sexualized imagery. Thematically it centers on loyalty, identity, power dynamics, and how relationships change under pressure.