Plunderer

Plunderer (プランダラ) is a 2014 shōnen manga written by Suu Minazuki and published by Yen Press. As a shōnen, its target audience is mostly teenage boys. However, due to it being so good, Plunderer has an even wider fan base. And thanks to its popularity, it’s even got an anime adaptation produced by Geek Toys, and it ran throughout 2020. So, let’s check it out in more detail.

Understanding the popular manga and anime series—Plunderer by Suu Minazuki

The storyline of Plunderer takes place in Alcia—a post-apocalyptic world. In Alcia, every human has their worth measured by a count that’s imprinted on their body. The lesser the count, the lower the person’s status in society. And those whose count drops to zero are dragged into the Abyss, a place where they suffer until the end of time.

The protagonist of Plunderer is Hina, a young woman with an initial count of 441. After her mother’s disappearance into the Abyss, she is left alone with a sphere of a high count, searching for a mysterious figure named Legendary Ace. Eventually, she meets Licht Bach, a masked stranger with a negative 999 count. After a couple of twists and turns, it is revealed that he is the Legendary Ace who saves her from a hostile group of Alcian army men.

Plunderer got an anime adaptation in 2020. The animation was done by Geek Toys, and the English dub version was distributed by Funimation. The anime version is famous for its soundtrack. Some of the more memorable songs and themes include the opening theme Kokou no Hikari Lonely Dark, Rina Honnizumi’s Countless Days, and Ari Ozawa’s Reason of Life.

A few main characters

Like all great stories, Plunderer is filled with memorable characters, especially villains. As such, let’s go through some of the main cast of the series.

Hina

Hina is the protagonist of Plunderer and the daughter of Tokikaze Sakai, who disappears into the Abyss. She has long hair and a slim figure, but she’s far from harmless. She is portrayed as proficient against wild animals and rather independent.

Licht Bach

Voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima in the original Japanese anime, Licht Bach is a mysterious figure who Hina meets while searching for the Legendary Ace. Although it’s not clear what his motivations are in the beginning, he helps Hina fight off the Imperial Army sent to capture her.

Nana

Nana is a dark-skinned woman that accompanies Licht on his journey. She has Ace abilities which grant her the ability to time travel, which she uses to send Hina, Pele, and her other companions to the past to discover the truth about the Abyss.

Jaeger

Jaeger is the leader of the Imperial Army who seeks to capture Hina.

Lynn

Lynn is a former imperial soldier who joins Hina on her journey.

Baru

Baru is a quiet and reserved Pledged who joins Hina’s group.

Tamao Suzune

Tamao Suzune is a member of the imperial army who is tasked with capturing Hina.

Other interesting characters include Schmelman, Mizuka Sonohara, and Jail Murdoch.

An overall review of what people say about The Plunderer by Suu Minazuki

It’s now been several years since Plunderer came out, both as a manga and as an anime. Nevertheless, it still generates positive reviews from fans worldwide. Besides the cool setting and an intriguing story, most fans agree that Plunderer’s characters are what made them fall in love with the series.

Plunderer is an R-rated show. It shows gore, violence, and sexuality. In fact, Licht Bach is shown as a pervert, as his nose starts to bleed every time he sees a nude girl. Nevertheless, characters show growth over the course of the series, making them relatable. When it comes to the episodes—or eps, as fans refer to them—fan favorites include I Hate You, Ballot Holder, Don’t Apologize, Apologize, Demon of the Abyss, and A Full Stomach.

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FAQ

Will there be a season 2 of Plunderer?

As of now, Plunderer still isn’t renewed for season two. Nevertheless, there’s gossip about it entering production soon enough.

Is Plunderer anime worth watching?

The general consensus about Plunderer is that it’s a great anime. The characters are well-thought-out, and there’s a lot of humor, even if the setting might seem depressing at times. The audience can also relate to the main cast on an emotional level.

Did Plunderer end?

Plunderer, the manga graphic novel, ended in 2022.

Is Plunderer R-rated?

Yes, Plunderer is an R-rated manga. It includes gore, sexuality, and violence.

What genre is Plunderer?

Plunderer is an action and shōnen manga. This means that its main audience is young men. Nevertheless, it can be enjoyed by others as well as it has a diverse cast and there are different points of view, in line with an older audience.

What are the episodes in Plunderer?

Plunderer season one consists of 24 episodes. The first episode, The Legendary Ace, aired on January 9, 2020, and the last one, My Ace, aired on June 25, 2020.