Scum's Wish has built a real following in Australia on Amazon Prime Video among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Chika Anzai brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Scum's Wish is worth clearing space for. Scum's Wish treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Seventeen-year-old Mugi Awaya and Hanabi Yasuraoka appear to be the ideal couple. They are both pretty popular, and they seem to suit each other well. However, outsiders don't know of the secret they share. Chika Anzai and Nobunaga Shimazaki bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. It was aired in 2017. What makes Scum's Wish more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Scum's Wish treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. If you have already watched Tsukigakirei, Scum's Wish is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Chika Anzai's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.

Scum's Wish wrapped up in 2017 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.