Punch Line
Original Title：パンチライン
Languages:
- English: Punch Line
- Chinese: Punch Line
- Japanese: パンチライン
Punch Line (パンチライン) is a Japanese original anime television series produced by MAPPA and aired in 2015. Directed by Yutaka Uemura, with scripts by Kotaro Uchikoshi, music by Tetsuya Komuro, and character designs by Shota Iwasaki, the anime follows Yuta Iridatsu, whose soul is separated from his body after an accident. Guided by the cat spirit Chiranosuke, Yuta must solve the mysteries surrounding the Korai House apartment complex while avoiding seeing girls' panties, as seeing them twice in a row could trigger a meteor strike that would destroy Earth. Yuta lives with four girls: Mikatan Narugino, Ito Hikiotani, Meika Daihatsu, and Lovera Chichibu, and discovers their hidden secrets. The series combines science fiction, comedy, supernatural, and mystery elements, known for its unique premise and absurd humor. Besides the anime, the franchise includes video game and manga adaptations.