Golden Douga Gekijou Direct

The shorts are released alongside the main seasons and special editions:

: They were originally uploaded to the official NBCUniversal Anime/Music YouTube channel for a limited time following the broadcast of main episodes. Golden Douga Gekijou

: They provide extra "slice-of-life" moments for characters like Ogata or Shiraishi that don't fit into the high-stakes main plot. The shorts are released alongside the main seasons

: Each episode is typically very short, lasting only 20 to 50 seconds. : Fans of the manga appreciate these shorts

: Fans of the manga appreciate these shorts because they ensure that even the smallest "gag" chapters receive an animated adaptation.

: Later batches include more characters, such as the Seventh Division soldiers and the escaped convicts. For instance, Season 4 specials cover episodes 34 through 46. Why Watch Them?

: They use a simplified, often "chibi" animation style compared to the main series.