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Angel Beatsis a 2010 anime created by Jun Maeda, which has become one of the most popular series to date. It has a high rank on My Anime List, and fans swear by its plot and twists. The tearjerker ending also has its own audience base.
In a way,Angel Beatshas become a fan favorite series with the plot set in a unique place, the purgatory. The anime deals with protagonists who are already dead and wage a war against an unseen God. Teenage angst and some heartbreaking scenes together made a series that the audience from its era could completely relate to.
Angel Beats‘ collaboration withHeaven Burns Red
Heaven Burns Redis a free-to-play mobile action game by WFS, inc. and Key. Jun Maeda, the creator ofAngel Beats, served as the main scenario writer. As a part of the mobile game’s first-anniversary campaign, a collaboration with Jun Maeda’sAngel Beatsfranchise was held that was available from August 03, 2025. The third collaboration of the game withAngel Beatswill be launched on July 24, 2025.
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Thus, over one and a half decades later, Maeda revisited his popular anime creation, however, his comments are enough to dampen the hearts of fans. In aninterview with Comic Natalie, Maeda was asked what Angel Beats means to him now.
I have no interest in past works, and I accepted this collaboration because of the enthusiasm of Light Flyer Studio, so “Angel Beats!” is nothing more than a past work that became a hit thanks to the support of those around me.
Jun Maeda’s disinterest in continuous engagement withAngel Beatsis palpable. However, it is a huge blow to fans of the franchise who have adored Maeda for more than a decade. Fans of the anime are probably as excited about the collaboration as Light Flyer Studio, but now, Maeda’s comments might somewhat dampen the excitement.
Angel Beats‘ creator has no idea why the anime was a success
Unlike most other current anime,Angel Beatswas an original series that received 13 episodes. The story and screenplay were conceived by Maeda while composing the music with Anant-Garde Eyes. Fans love the anime for its unique setting as well as the suitable music. However, the creator himself is suspicious of the anime’s popularity.
I think the reason the work became a hit was exactly what the producer at the time intended. Since I was the one who was produced, I still don’t know what the reason for its success was.
Angel Beatsis one of the few series on which otakus have extremely divided opinions. While some consider it unworthy of time, others worship it for its revolutionary story. To those who like the anime, the visuals, unexpected twists, and consistent tugs at the heartstrings make the series gold.
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However, the other group is of the opinion that the anime does not have an original story. It is considered a repetitive creation by Jun Maeda, who previously wrote Air, Clannad, and Canon, all of which have been about high school girls with issues. Many claim that the anime has an incoherent setting. But at the end of the day, it is still a nostalgic anime despite its flaws.
Angel Beatsanime is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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