Wonder Egg Priority

Ai is a withdrawn teen who keeps one eye hidden under her hair and avoids most social contact. After wandering into a deserted arcade, she meets a mysterious figure called Aka who persuades her to try a gacha machine. The prize is a Wonder Egg that pulls her into a surreal, dreamlike world where she encounters manifestations of other girls' traumas. As Ai teams up with three other young women who each carry their own wounds, they take on strange missions that blend fantasy and reality, and each mission forces them to reckon with painful memories and moral questions without clear answers.

Released in 2021 and created by Shinji Nojima, the series features voice work from Tomori Kusunoki as Neiru Aonuma, Kanata Aikawa as Ai Ohto, Shuka Saito as Rika Kawai, Hinaki Yano as Momoe Sawaki, and Yuuya Uchida as Acca. The show drew attention right away for its unusual premise and distinctive character designs.

The series sparked lively discussion among fans and critics, in part because it treats suicide, trauma, gender and identity in a surreal, often literalized way. Viewers produced a lot of fan art and analysis, and online communities debated the show's imagery and its approach to sensitive subjects. That mixture of strong visuals and divisive content made it a frequent topic on anime forums and social media.

Critical reception was mixed to positive, reflected in a 6.9/10 user vote average from 106 votes. Many praised the ambition, striking animation, and emotional intensity, while others felt the plotting and handling of heavy themes could be uneven or muddled. Major themes include grief, adolescent loneliness, the ethics of intervention, and how fantasy can mirror psychological struggle. The show often shifts tones, moving from playful to dark, which will appeal to viewers who like anime that pushes narrative and visual boundaries even when it leaves questions open.