Title

EX-ARM

Also known as: エクスアーム

by HiRock, Shinya Komi

Score from AniList: 61/100finished14 volumes130 chapters

ActionEcchiSci-Fi More like EX-ARM

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In the year 2014, machine-hating high schooler Akira Natume decides to take the first step towards changing himself… unfortunately, it’s right into the path of an oncoming truck! Fast forward to 2030 in the Port of Tokyo, where Officer Minami Uezono and her android partner Alma infiltrate a black market deal involving the mysterious “EX-ARM” weapons and steal EX-ARM No.00. When a foe wielding EX-ARM No.08 attacks them, they activate EX-ARM No.00 in a last ditch effort to turn things around…! (Source: MANGA MILLION) Note: The chapter count is based on the original release, which split chapters 69-98 into multiple parts.

Chapters available: 130
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A sleek, cyborg-filled sci-fi action story with a revenge engine, though its fan-service and uneven plotting keep it from sharpening up.

Pros

Sleek mechanical design and action staging
A clear revenge hook with a cyberpunk edge
An interesting human-machine partnership

Cons

Some fan-service beats distract from the plot
The story can feel rushed in its middle

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Read the full take

EX-ARM begins with a cruel twist of fate and then leaps forward to a near-future Tokyo full of black-market weapons. A machine-hating student is robbed of his chance to change, and the story picks up years later with a police officer and her android partner chasing a dangerous deal. The mechanical design is the strongest element. The EX-ARM weapons look sleek, and the fights are staged with clear momentum. The revenge engine gives the story a clear drive, and the human-machine partnership adds some emotional weight. The honest cons: some fan-service beats distract from the plot, and the middle stretch can feel rushed as new threats pile up. Characterisation is solid but not deep. Still, it is a fun, fast cyberpunk action series for readers who like machines and battles. If you want a straightforward sci-fi thriller with plenty of hardware, this will do the job.