Where to Watch Absolute Duo in the US

Japanese television has a knack for doing more with less, and Absolute Duo is a prime example. It's currently available in Australia on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and in the US on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. An 8/10 rating means the audience agrees.

Japanese production values give Absolute Duo a feel distinct from American and international alternatives. This is the story of Tooru Kokonoe who has enrolled at Kouryou Academy, a school which trains students in wielding Blaze, soul powered weapons to prepare them for the Dorn Agency's special peacekeeping corps. When Tooru is partnered with a mysterious girl: Julie Sigtuna, he finds he has to overcome many hurdles to ensure their teamwork and fighting skills are up to par for the duration of their training. Nozomi Yamamoto and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2015.

Ideal for when you want something light without wanting something stupid. Absolute Duo respects its audience — rarer than it should be.