Hamatora The Animation  

Hamatora, ハマトラ THE ANIMATION

The capacity to perform miracles is not just an extraordinary occurrence; it is a gift that manifests in only a limited number of individuals. These "Minimum" powers, also known as special abilities, are possessed by select people called "Minimum Holders." One such agency, Yokohama Troubleshooting or Hamatora for short, consists of the "Minimum Holder PI Duo," Nice and Murasaki. Their office is located at Cafe Nowhere where they wait for new clients. As they begin to receive jobs, it appears that there are strange connections between them and a serial killer whom their friend Art, a police officer, is searching for. The victims of the murders all share one commonality: they are all Minimum Holders. Nice and Murasaki, as holders themselves, are drawn to the case; however, what exactly links Nice to the person responsible for it?

Hamatora, short for "Yokohama Troubleshooter," is a mixed-media project which was inspired by superhero comics from Marvel and DC. The project began with a manga series, which was followed by a TV anime series. The franchise also contains a stage play, a novel, and a video game adaptation for the Nintendo 3DS.