The series released on July 10, 2025, worldwide on
Netflix. The series received average to positive reviews in the English-speaking world. Praise was widely directed at the worldbuilding, action, themes, and art direction, however
Polygon and
Ready Steady Cut criticized the
young adult tone and underuse of the premise.
Gizmodo, calling the anime "imperfect" and criticizing animation that "may occasionally falter", still praised it for rising "above its visual shortcomings".
IGNs Kristen Carey lauded the series as a potential "modern classic", comparing the animation and setting to that of
Studio Ghibli. Carey noted the explicitly queer characterization of Sharp towards the latter portion of the series, where they choose to maintain their more masculine identity even after their assigned gender is revealed.
Mir Fantastiki claimed that the adaptation lacks "the craziness that made the book so appealing", however concluded that it was "heartfelt and engaging" and "a largely faithful adaptation". ==References==