Battle Game in 5 Seconds (2021)
Kernel Score: 82% · 122 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2021-07-13
Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes
Where to watch Battle Game in 5 Seconds
- Stream: Crunchyroll
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
It was just a usual morning. Akira Shiroyanagi, a high schooler who loves games and Konpeito (Japanese sweets), has suddenly been dragged into a battlefield by a mysterious girl who calls herself Mion. The participants are told that they are "erased from the family register, involved in an experiment, and gained certain powers." Akira is determined to win the game with his newfound powers and destroy the organization. Armed with a power no one expects and his "brain" skills, the new period of intelligence battle begins!
Battle Game in 5 Seconds parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Battle Game in 5 Seconds is a TV-14 anime involving kidnapping, combat, and secret experiments on teens.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Combat and a forced survival game with special abilities drive the plot, per its TV-14 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Ayumu Murase as Akira Shiroyanagi (voice)
- Aimi as Yuuri Amagake (voice)
- Mayumi Shintani as Mion (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as Madoka Kirisaki (voice)
- Yuichi Nakamura as Shin Kumagiri (voice)
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Ringo Tatara (voice)
- Akari Kito as Yan (voice)
Battle Game in 5 Seconds FAQ
Is Battle Game in 5 Seconds good?
Battle Game in 5 Seconds has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 122 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Battle Game in 5 Seconds?
In the US you can stream Battle Game in 5 Seconds on Crunchyroll.
Is Battle Game in 5 Seconds OK for kids?
Battle Game in 5 Seconds is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Battle Game in 5 Seconds is a TV-14 anime involving kidnapping, combat, and secret experiments on teens.
What shows are like Battle Game in 5 Seconds?
If you liked Battle Game in 5 Seconds, try Yu Yu Hakusho, Classroom of the Elite, Karakuri Circus and Gachiakuta.