The Defective (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2021, The Defective is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Defective stars Shen Lei as Lin Jingheng (voice), Liang Dawei as Bixing Lu (voice) and Yajing Tang as Penny / Pang Dajie (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Defective has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defective tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defective (2021)?
- In US, The Defective is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Defective worth watching?
- The Defective holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defective?
- The Defective stars Shen Lei, Liang Dawei and Yajing Tang.
- When was The Defective released?
- The Defective was released in 2021.