Jingheng Lin
main character
ONA
6.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 18 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 30, 2021 – November 5, 2021
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- LX Animation Studio
- Director
- Jinbin Li
- Original creator
- priest
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- China
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- Access Denied, Cancipin: Fang Zhu Xing Kong, Defective Products
- Score across sites
- 6.71/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 4 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist79%Cyberpunk79%Fugitive79%Space79%Full CGI73%Space Opera66%Artificial Intelligence60%Real Robot60%Boys' Love40%Butler40%
ONAFINISHEDRelease date TBA 6.2 / 10 AniList score
The Defective
残次品·放逐星空• Can Ci Pin: Fangzhu Xingkong
Synopsis
The series follows Lu Bixing and Lin Jingheng, two very different men caught up in a futuristic dystopia where mind-link tech known as Eden controls society. One out of every hundred people can’t interface with Eden and are deemed “defective” as outcasts. These two will work together to fight against this unjust world. (Source: Funimation)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Defective?
Only if you enjoy action, mecha and sci-fi, especially stories with male protagonist, cyberpunk, fugitive.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 39% of 264 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
10.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
16 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
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The Defective FAQ
How many episodes does The Defective have?
The Defective has 16 episodes of about 18 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Defective?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 8 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Defective finished?
Yes. The Defective has finished airing — the final episode aired November 5, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of The Defective?
No sequel is listed for The Defective as of October 2026.
Is The Defective based on a other source?
Yes. The Defective adapts the other source by priest.
Who animated The Defective?
The Defective was animated by LX Animation Studio and directed by Jinbin Li.
Where can I watch The Defective?
The Defective is listed on Bilibili, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.