NEEDLESS
Needless
The year is 2130 and the world has been decimated by a devastating third world war, making the planet a dangerous, apocalyptic hellhole. There is, however, one hope: Adam Blade, a fake priest with big fists and a nasty disposition. He's the closest thing this world's got to a superhero, but like any superhero, he has a weakness. In Adam's case, it isn't Kryptonite; it's cuties in sexy little outfits, usually of the schoolgirl variety. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Names
| Original | NEEDLESS (latin) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | NEEDLESS |
| English | Needless |
| Chinese | 超能力大战 (simplified · via bangumi) |
| Also known as | ニードレス |
Facts
Reception
| Community score | 6.87 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 6.98 / 10 |
| Composite | 47.6 |
| On lists | 25,139 |
| Favourited | 202 (0.8%) |
| Completion | 77.3% |
| Drop rate | 9.8% |
| In backlog | 39.1% |
| Score spread σ | 1.80 |
Score distribution
19829732234372583461,36972,29981,775985910506
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast season | Summer 2009 | D | 31 of 56 |
| Year | 2009 | D | 142 of 261 |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | D | 166 of 229 |
| Genre | Ecchi | C | 231 of 745 |
| Length | Two-cour | D | 511 of 699 |
| Demographic | Seinen | D | 527 of 775 |
| Era | Late 2000s | D | 645 of 1,149 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi | D | 814 of 1,409 |
| Season (all years) | Summer | D | 934 of 1,662 |
| Genre | Action | D | 1,750 of 2,765 |
| Genre | Comedy | D | 2,015 of 3,488 |
| Format | TV series | D | 2,026 of 3,322 |
| Source material | Manga | D | 2,027 of 3,025 |
| Origin | Japan | D | 4,110 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Masayuki Sakoi, Seiya Numata, Yuka Okamoto, Shinya Matsui |
|---|---|
| Series composition | Satoru Nishizono |
| Character design | Hiromi Katou |
| Original creator | Kami Imai |
Franchise — NEEDLESS
Related
| Relation | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| side story | 2009 | Needless: The Secret of Saint Lily Academy |
AniList id 6030 · MAL id 6030 · Bangumi 1779 · record updated 2026-08-26