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The Defective

The Defective

★ 7.3/10•2021•18m•TV-14•Animation•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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A futuristic society is ruled by the Eden System, a mind-link technology aid that removes pain and worry. However, those incapable of being integrated into its system are outcast to the eighth galaxy. Alliance General Lin Jingheng and young Lu Bixing couldn’t be more different, but find themselves united by a common cause: leading the “defectives” in fighting against this unjust world.

StatusEnded
Runtime18m
LanguageZH
First Air DateJul 30, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Somewhere Outside of EdenE121m

Somewhere Outside of Eden

In a seemingly utopian future, the Black Hole gang and its leader investigate a series of disappearances. Meanwhile, a mysterious young girl confronts a kidnapper in a back alley, and things don’t go according to plan.

Jul 30, 2021

Episode 2 - General Lin's Alias Si GeE218m

General Lin's Alias Si Ge

The Eden System may be facing competition. Si Ge asks Headmaster Lu to find out more, and entrusts Zhan Lu with a secret mission.

Jul 30, 2021

Episode 3 - The Starry Sky Above UsE321m

The Starry Sky Above Us

Zhan Lu begins to experience errors. Lu Bixing’s school runs into trouble, but he receives encouragement from unexpected quarters. Meanwhile, there’s more to the League Secretary’s wife than meets the eye.

Aug 6, 2021

Episode 4 - Making God or Going to HellE420m

Making God or Going to Hell

Neither the Starsea students nor their headmaster can resist trying out new technology. Meanwhile, Si Ge attends a gangster meet-up and finds out what Venom Nest has really been up to.

Aug 13, 2021

Episode 5 - Si Ge and His DuplicateE519m

Si Ge and His Duplicate

The Starsea students are trapped in the Venom Nest base. Headmaster Lu tries to rescue them - but he’s still in disguise. Si Ge is confronted with the ghosts of his past.

Aug 20, 2021

Episode 6 - In His GenesE617m

In His Genes

Headmaster Lu protects his wayward students while Si Ge and One-Eyed Hawk deal with Venom Nest. Some unexpected relationships are revealed.

Aug 27, 2021

Episode 7 - Farewell, North Tower PlanetE718m

Farewell, North Tower Planet

A new enemy appears on the scene, putting Si Ge and company - and their entire planet - in grave danger.

Sep 3, 2021

Episode 8 - Being Homeless and BrainlessE819m

Being Homeless and Brainless

Si Ge, Lu Bixing, and their companions regroup at an old supply station as they come to terms with the loss of their home and prepare their next move.

Sep 10, 2021

Episode 9 - A Narrow EscapeE919m

A Narrow Escape

The group has to face down yet another attack. As their supplies dwindle, they reflect on the state of the League, and Si Ge wonders who’s really backing Prince Kelet.

Sep 17, 2021

Episode 10 - Si Ge and One-Eyed HawkE1018m

Si Ge and One-Eyed Hawk

Si Ge presses 001 for information about the war on the League. The group fends off another mecha attack and learn more about who their enemies might be.

Sep 24, 2021

Episode 11 - DesertE1119m

Desert

One-Eyed Hawk tells his son about Si Ge’s past. Faced with the threat of another, more powerful shockwave, the group seeks help from some unlikely allies.

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 12 - Empty-Brain SyndromeE1219m

Empty-Brain Syndrome

While Si Ge pursues a dangerous course among the asteroids, Lu Bixing and his students work on mecha control.

Oct 8, 2021

Episode 13 - InhumanE1319m

Inhuman

As Lu and his students struggle to control the group’s mechas, Si Ge hatches a plan to draw their enemies away, using himself as a decoy.

Oct 15, 2021

Episode 14 - Ten-Second CountdownE1420m

Ten-Second Countdown

While Si Ge explores Inhuman’s ship and uncovers a dark secret, Lu and his students prepare for their moment of reckoning.

Oct 22, 2021

Episode 15 - SurpriseE1520m

Surprise

Inhuman tracks Si Ge to the hidden warp point. While they prepare for a showdown, Lu decides to take matters into his own hands and search for his friend.

Oct 29, 2021

Episode 16 - Yesterday Once MoreE1621m

Yesterday Once More

Lu Bixing continues his desperate search for Si Ge, while Si Ge deals with Inhuman once and for all. In another galaxy, Lin Jingshu reveals her plans for Eden.

Nov 5, 2021

Actors

Shen Lei

Shen Lei

Lin Jingheng (voice)

Liang Dawei

Liang Dawei

Bixing Lu (voice)

Yajing Tang

Yajing Tang

Penny / Pang Dajie (voice)

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