Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited - Hyoubu Kyousuke

In this spin-off of the series Zettai Karen Children, the high level ESPer Hyoubu Kyousuke is introduced. He leads the organization P.A.N.D.R.A. which aims to make a world where espers can live freely. Their methods however has attracted a lot of enemies instead of sympathizers. Espers are already feared by those who do not have such power, but Hyoubu Kyousuke's unpredictability and smug confidence only made their image worse. He's not exactly a bad man either, as USEI investigator Andy Hinomiya learns. Hinomiya infiltrated the organization and was determined to see his mission through, but his task became harder as he becomes more attached to its members especially a gifted esper named Yugiri. He also starts to admire Kyousuke's mission. His indecision at the critical moment might be the key to saving Kyousuke and P.A.N.D.R.A.

Some member of P.A.N.D.R.A. with Hyoubu Kyousuke at centers

Andy Hinomiya and Kyousuke

This 12-episode series came as a pleasant surprise when it turned out to be actually good. Hyoubu Kyousuke is the type of character that draws you into his schemes and intrigues. His personality is an interesting mix of a cruel, merciless villain but stubborn and loyal friend and leader. It was easy to see that Andy Hinomiya would eventually be placed in a dilemma where he has to choose between his duty and his feelings for his friends.

The fight scenes are not bad and are something to look forward to. The background story is also rich and there are a lot of characters who contribute to the interesting twist of events. If you have not seen the parent series (like me) I don't think that will be a problem in following Kyousuke's story. 

Rating: 7 out of 10