24 minSeason 2 • Episode 12
LatestHiguma's objective is to become "WILL," a higher-dimensional being. For that purpose, it was necessary to have the Neo Kyoto citizens compete in Build-Divide to increase their magical power and set the person with the highest magical power and strength in Build-Divide as "King," making them the greatest, so Higuma and the King themselves can fuse. And to top it off, Higuma enjoys the battle with Teruto. By drawing out Teruto's power, fighting him, and merging their powers, Higuma plans to become "WILL." However, Teruto bravely resists. At a critical point in a desperate situation, just then, calling out to Teruto is...
In Shin-Kyoto, people battle to become the new governing lord in a battle of intense card games!
Visual Effects
Card summons go absurdly hard for a mid-budget anime.
Writing
Actually coherent tournament arc rules — rare unicorn status.
Score
Battle themes slap harder than they have any right to.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original card game was designed specifically for the anime, then adapted into a real physical TCG that flopped spectacularly.
Shin-Kyoto's class system mirrors Japan's historical kuge aristocracy, but with corporate sponsorship — peak capitalist dystopia cosplay.
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