s-CRY-ed

s-CRY-ed

スクライド
2001 Sunrise TV Tokyo 26 episodes Completed
Action Sci-Fi Supernatural
Details & Synopsis
A geological disaster tears part of Kanagawa away from mainland Japan and creates the Lost Ground. One percent of the children born there develop Alter powers, the ability to reshape matter through will. The mainland responds the way institutions usually respond to people it cannot control: containment, classification, and a special police force called HOLY.

Kazuma is a Native Alter who takes mercenary jobs because rent still exists after the apocalypse. Ryuho is a HOLY officer who believes control is the only thing keeping the Lost Ground from collapsing. Their powers are different, their politics are different, and both of them solve emotional problems by hitting the other one harder.

s-CRY-ed aired in 2001, directed by Goro Taniguchi years before Code Geass. Adult Swim picked it up in 2005, where Steve Blum's Kazuma helped the show fit perfectly beside the network's louder action lineup. It never became the biggest title in that block, but the people who watched it remember exactly how committed it was. No ironic distance. No apology for shouting attack names. No attempt to make the rivalry healthier.

Twenty-six episodes built around two men who would rather punch through the world than admit the other one understands them.
Alt Title スクライド
Studio Sunrise
Network TV Tokyo
Aired 2001
Episodes 26
Genre Action, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Status Completed
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Arc List (3)
The Lost Ground (13) The Mainland Threat (12) The Final Clash (1)
The Lost Ground 13 eps 13 canon 📷 2
001 Kazuma Aired Jul 4, 2001 canon 📷 165 ►
In the desolate wastelands of the Lost Ground, a mercenary named Kazuma scrapes by using his Alter power-a genetic mutation that allows him to coat his right arm in metallic armor. His reckless lifestyle catches the attention of HOLY, the elite police force tasked with capturing rogue Native Alters.
Lore · 2 Debut: Kazuma vs. Ryuho (First Wasteland Clash)
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Debut: Kazuma vs. Radish & Slum Brawlers scryed-combat-ledger
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002 Ryuhou Aired Jul 11, 2001 canon 📷 165 ►
Kazuma comes face-to-face with Ryuho, a cold, calculating prodigy of HOLY who wields a terrifying humanoid Alter known as Zetsuei. A massive, deeply personal rivalry is instantly ignited as Ryuho effortlessly overpowers Kazuma and drags him to HOLY headquarters.
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003 Holy Aired Jul 18, 2001 canon ►
Imprisoned within HOLY's massive fortress, Kazuma realizes the sheer scale of the organization hunting him. He crosses paths with the sympathetic Mimori Kiryu and the impossibly fast, eccentric HOLY member Straight Cougar before launching a violent, one-man prison break.
004 Big Magnum Aired Jul 25, 2001 canon ►
Back in the wastelands, Kazuma takes a poorly-paying job from a young girl to protect her village from a rogue Alter user wielding a massive, artillery-style weapon. Kazuma proves that raw, unrefined power can still shatter military-grade hardware.
005 Mimori Kiryu Aired Aug 1, 2001 canon ►
Mimori begins to investigate the dark, unspoken truths behind HOLY's methodology. She ventures into the Outer areas of the Lost Ground, encountering Kazuma and realizing that the Native Alters are not the mindless monsters the government propaganda claims they are.
Lore Debut: Kazuma vs. Unkei (The Scriptwriter)
006 Zetsuei Aired Aug 8, 2001 canon ►
HOLY cracks down hard on the Native Alters. Kazuma engages in a brutal, high-speed rematch against Ryuho and Zetsuei. The sheer force of their clashing Alter powers begins to cause strange, unstable gravitational anomalies in the surrounding area.
007 Asuka Tachibana Aired Aug 15, 2001 canon ►
Desperate to prove his worth to Ryuho, young HOLY member Asuka Tachibana hunts Kazuma down using his Eternity Eight orb Alters. Kazuma brutally dismantles Asuka's naive worldview, teaching him a harsh lesson about what it takes to actually survive in the wastelands.
008 Mad Script Aired Aug 22, 2001 canon ►
A sinister HOLY member named Unkei uses his reality-altering script powers to manipulate Kazuma's allies, forcing them to turn against him. Kazuma has to rely on pure instinct to break through the psychological warfare and smash the illusion.
Lore Debut: Kazuma vs. Straight Cougar
009 Shell Bullet Aired Aug 29, 2001 canon ►
Pushed to his absolute limits by escalating HOLY attacks, Kazuma's Alter undergoes a violent evolution. He unlocks the second form of the Shell Bullet, granting him a massive surge in power and a localized propeller capable of blinding speed.
010 Super Pinch Aired Sep 5, 2001 canon ►
Kazuma and his best friend Kimishima find themselves pinned down in a desperate, seemingly unwinnable shootout against a massive HOLY strike force. Straight Cougar unexpectedly intervenes, showcasing his incredible speed and highly questionable loyalties.
011 Alters Aired Sep 12, 2001 canon ►
The origins of the Alter phenomenon and the catastrophic geological event that created the Lost Ground are explored. Tensions between the wealthy Inner city and the impoverished Outer settlements reach a violent boiling point.
012 Kunihiko Kimishima Aired Sep 19, 2001 canon ►
A devastating turning point for the series. During a massive, chaotic raid by HOLY, Kimishima puts his life on the line to support Kazuma. The resulting tragedy permanently alters the trajectory of Kazuma's life, replacing his carefree attitude with pure, murderous vengeance.
013 The Lost Ground Aired Sep 26, 2001 canon ►
Consumed by grief and absolute rage, Kazuma storms HOLY headquarters for a catastrophic, earth-shattering clash with Ryuho. Their combined, violently opposing powers tear open a massive dimensional rift, swallowing them both and devastating the landscape.
Lore Debut: Kazuma vs. Ryuho (Crystal Dimension Rift)
The Mainland Threat 12 eps 11 canon 1 good filler
014 Kyouji Mujo Aired Oct 3, 2001 canon ►
Eight months later. The Lost Ground has been completely subjugated by Kyouji Mujo, a tyrannical emissary from the Mainland. Kazuma and Ryuho are presumed dead, and young Kanami has been captured and forced into a brutal labor camp.
015 Rogue Aired Oct 10, 2001 canon ►
Ryuho, suffering from severe amnesia, is found living peacefully with a Native settlement. When Mujo's heavily armed Mainland forces attack the village, Ryuho is forced to rediscover his Alter and remember the warrior he used to be.
016 So Kigetsuki Aired Oct 17, 2001 canon ►
Kazuma is revealed to have survived, but he has become a feral, hollow shell fighting in illegal underground death matches. It takes a brutal confrontation with a Mainland assassin to reignite the fire in the Shell Bullet.
017 Ayase Terada Aired Oct 24, 2001 canon ►
Kazuma crosses paths with Ayase, a Native Alter user who has been manipulated and blackmailed into hunting him for Mujo. The tragic reality of Mujo's absolute, insidious control over the Lost Ground's population is fully exposed.
018 Straight Cougar Aired Oct 31, 2001 canon ►
Unable to stomach Mujo's tyranny, Straight Cougar officially rebels. He tracks down Kazuma for a blistering, high-speed clash, pushing Kazuma to evolve his Alter once more in preparation for the upcoming war.
019 The Tokonatsu Sisters Aired Nov 7, 2001 good-filler ►
Mujo dispatches the Tokonatsu Sisters-three bizarre, highly eccentric Alter users-to assassinate the heroes. The ensuing battle is an incredibly absurd, comedic breather episode right before the narrative plunges into the dark, heavy endgame.
020 Kanami Yuta Aired Nov 14, 2001 canon ►
Kanami's latent Alter power fully awakens, allowing her to telepathically "scry" and connect with Kazuma. Hearing her voice across the wasteland, Kazuma launches a desperate, high-speed rescue mission to pull her out of Mujo's labor camp.
021 Holy Eye Aired Nov 21, 2001 canon ►
Kazuma and Ryuho finally cross paths again. Instead of immediately trying to kill each other, the two bitter rivals realize they must temporarily unite their overwhelming powers to tear down Mujo's forces and reclaim their home.
022 Martin Zigmarl Aired Nov 28, 2001 canon ►
The enigmatic commander of HOLY, Martin Zigmarl, finally reveals his true, terrifying Alter power. Ryuho engages his former mentor in a masterclass battle of ideals, proving his resolve to protect the Lost Ground on his own terms.
023 Scheris Adjani Aired Dec 5, 2001 canon ►
As Mujo's overwhelming forces corner the heroes, Scheris Adjani makes the ultimate sacrifice. She uses her healing Alter to completely restore Ryuho at the cost of her own life, dying in the arms of the man she loves.
024 Fist Aired Dec 12, 2001 canon ►
Kazuma and Ryuho launch a full-scale, two-man apocalyptic assault on Mujo's fortress. Pushed past the absolute brink, Kazuma's Alter evolves into its final, ultimate form: the full-body armor known as Proud Fist.
Lore Debut: Straight Cougar vs. Mainland Defense Fleet
025 Native Aired Dec 19, 2001 canon ►
The climactic battle. Kyouji Mujo absorbs a crystalline entity from the "Other Side," gaining god-like power. Kazuma and Ryuho unleash the absolute maximum potential of their Alters, shattering Mujo and saving the Lost Ground.
Lore Debut: Kazuma & Ryuho vs. Kyoji Mujo (Crystal Fortress Climax)
The Final Clash 1 eps 1 canon
026 Dream Aired Dec 26, 2001 canon ►
With the Mainland threat completely destroyed, Kazuma and Ryuho have one piece of unfinished business. In one of the greatest finales in anime history, the two rivals engage in a brutal, exhausting, bare-knuckle brawl to the bitter end to finally settle the score.
Lore Debut: Kazuma (Proud Fist) vs. Ryuho (Ultimate Zetsuei)
ⓘ Legend
canon Episode adapts events from the source manga.
mixed Adapts source material but adds anime-original scenes.
good-filler Anime-original episode generally well-received by fans.
filler Anime-original episode not based on the source manga.
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Kazuma

Hot-Blooded Protagonist

The undisputed king of the wasteland and the ultimate anti-hero. Kazuma doesn't care about politics or the massive walled city controlling the region; he just wants to get paid and protect his patch of dirt. His Alter power encases his right arm in metallic armor, allowing him to launch devastating, propulsion-powered punches. Yelling "Shell Bullet!" at the top of your lungs was practically a rite of passage for any anime fan in 2001. He is raw, unrefined, and completely unbreakable.
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Native Alters & Mercenary Life Lost Ground & Alter World Kazuma vs. Ryuho (First Wasteland Clash) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma vs. Unkei (The Scriptwriter) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma vs. Straight Cougar s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma vs. Ryuho (Crystal Dimension Rift) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma (Proud Fist) vs. Ryuho (Ultimate Zetsuei) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma vs. Radish & Slum Brawlers scryed-combat-ledger Kazuma & Ryuho vs. Kyoji Mujo (Crystal Fortress Climax) scryed-combat-ledger Kazuma: Three Evolutionary Tiers Alter Evolutions & Dimensions Kazuma: Shell Bullet (Metallic Alloy) Alter Mechanics & HOLY
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Ryuho

The Elite Rival

The absolute polar opposite to Kazuma. Ryuho is the cold, calculating elite enforcer for HOLY, the corporate police force of the walled city. Dressed in a pristine white uniform, he fights using Zetsuei, a fluid, ribbon-like Alter that moves with terrifying grace and precision. The escalating, deeply personal rivalry between Ryuho's rigid sense of justice and Kazuma's absolute chaotic freedom is the roaring engine that drives the entire series forward.
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Ryuho: Three Evolutionary Tiers Alter Evolutions & Dimensions Ryuho: Zetsuei (Super Pincher) Alter Mechanics & HOLY Kazuma vs. Ryuho (First Wasteland Clash) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma vs. Ryuho (Crystal Dimension Rift) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma (Proud Fist) vs. Ryuho (Ultimate Zetsuei) s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger Kazuma & Ryuho vs. Kyoji Mujo (Crystal Fortress Climax) scryed-combat-ledger
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Straight Cougar

The Speed Freak / Mentor

"Radical Good Speed!" Straight Cougar is quite possibly the coolest character in the entire show. He talks fast, reads books incredibly fast, and uses his Alter to turn his vehicles (and his own legs) into impossibly high-speed weapons. Though he works for the oppressive HOLY organization, his personal code and completely eccentric, free-spirited nature make him a bizarre mentor figure to both Kazuma and Ryuho. He brings an infectious, undeniable swagger to the wasteland.
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Straight Cougar vs. Mainland Defense Fleet scryed-combat-ledger Straight Cougar (Radical Good Speed) HOLY Roster & Conspiracy Kazuma vs. Straight Cougar s-CRY-ed Master Combat Ledger
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Kanami Yuta

The Anchor

The sweet, innocent girl who lives with Kazuma and acts as his only tether to his own humanity. Kanami spends her days tending a barren farm and having mysterious dreams about a "kindhearted hero" (who is totally not Kazuma). In a series packed to the brim with screaming, hyper-violent men punching each other through mountains, Kanami provides the desperately needed emotional grounding that makes the audience actually care about the fate of the Lost Ground.
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Kunihiko Kimishima

Best Bro / Fixer

Kazuma's fast-talking manager and the absolute definition of loyalty. Kimishima doesn't have an Alter; he's just a regular guy surviving in the wasteland with a revolver, a beaten-up van, and a ton of street smarts. He finds the jobs, negotiates the pay, and constantly bails Kazuma out of trouble. His profound, unwavering friendship with Kazuma provides one of the most gut-wrenching and pivotal emotional turning points in the entire franchise.
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Mimori Kiryu

Idealistic Scientist

The classic "girl on the inside" who slowly realizes her perfect corporate utopia is built entirely on the oppression of the wasteland. Mimori starts as a naive, highly privileged scientist working for HOLY and Ryuho's childhood friend. However, her unwavering moral compass eventually forces her to abandon her comfortable life, stepping out into the brutal Lost Ground to uncover the dark, twisted truths behind the Alter mutations.
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Asuka Tachibana

Humbled Elite

Asuka has one of the absolute best redemption arcs in the entire series. He starts off as an incredibly arrogant, stuck-up HOLY elite who fights with "Eternity Eight", a set of floating green orbs he commands with a literal conductor's baton. After getting decisively humbled by Kazuma and losing his corporate backing, Asuka is forced to learn how to survive in the slums as a regular person, shedding his massive ego to become a genuinely reliable ally.
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Scheris Adjani

Tragic Heroine

The hyper-energetic, fiercely loyal HOLY member whose bright personality masks a deeply tragic fate. Scheris is hopelessly in love with Ryuho, and her Alter ability allows her to heal and physically amplify others, at a severe cost to her own life force. Her journey culminates in one of the most heartbreaking, emotionally devastating sacrifices of the early 2000s anime era, permanently altering Ryuho's trajectory.
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Martin Zigmarl

HOLY Commander

The imposing, stoic commander of HOLY. For the first half of the series, Zigmarl just seems like your standard, cold-hearted corporate bureaucrat calling the shots from a high-rise. However, he hides the fact that he is actually one of the oldest, most powerful native Alter users in existence. When he finally steps onto the battlefield, the sheer, terrifying scale of his Alter Almighty completely resets the power ceiling of the show.
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Kyoji Mujo

SPOILER!

Megalomaniac

The absolute definition of an unhinged, early-2000s anime villain. Mujo is a manipulative, power-hungry mastermind who completely hijacks the systemic oppression of the Lost Ground for his own god complex. With his slicked-back hair, massive ego, and an obsession with absorbing the raw energy of the mysterious "Other Side," he is the ultimate antagonist who desperately, profoundly needs to be punched in the face by Kazuma's Shell Bullet.
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Kyoji Mujo & The Crystal Alter HOLY Roster & Conspiracy Kazuma & Ryuho vs. Kyoji Mujo (Crystal Fortress Climax) scryed-combat-ledger
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Urizane

Comedic Relief / Watermelon Enthusiast

Let's be entirely honest: an Alter power completely based around watermelons is exactly the kind of absurd, highly specific early 2000s anime logic we live for. Urizane is a laid-back, perpetually snacking HOLY member whose Alter allows him to manipulate watermelons into shields, bombs, or whatever else the plot demands. He is fantastic comedic relief, proving that not everyone with a mutation needs to be an angst-ridden weapon of mass destruction.
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Ayase Terada

Tragic Encounter

A stark, painful reminder of how brutally the Lost Ground exploits its own people. Ayase is a gentle native Alter user who manipulates water, but she is desperately trying to scrape together enough money to leave the wasteland and secure a better life for her younger brother. Her desperate, doomed alliance with HOLY and her inevitable clash with Kazuma brings a heavy, grounded emotional weight to the middle of the series.
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Biff

The Meathead Miniboss

"I AM BIFF!" In the grand tradition of giant, hulking anime henchmen who scream their own name while flexing, Biff is an absolute legend. He is one of the early native Alter users Kazuma has to punch his way through, and his entire personality is basically just being incredibly large and wanting to smash things. He is the quintessential, disposable Saturday morning cartoon roadblock, and we love him for it.
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Elian

Child Weapon / Observer

The creepy, omnipresent child trope executed to perfection. Elian isn't just one kid; he's a series of clones who possess a terrifyingly absolute Alter that can manipulate electronics, broadcast signals, and reshape the environment. Serving under Mujo, Elian watches the chaos of the Lost Ground through monitors while eating lollipops, representing the cold, dehumanizing extreme of weaponized Alter experimentation.
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So Kigetsuki

HOLY Elite / Puppet Master

A highly arrogant HOLY inner-circle member who fights using the "Tokonatsu Sisters", three female puppet Alters that he controls with terrifying precision. Kigetsuki represents the old guard of the corporate elites: wealthy, disconnected, and viewing the wasteland residents as little more than toys to be played with and discarded. Watching his smug superiority slowly crack when faced with the raw, untamed power of the Lost Ground is incredibly satisfying.