Set in the futuristic city of Rikka, where superhuman abilities have become commonplace, Naze Nani!? Asterisk strips away the main narrative to answer the questions viewers actually have about this world. Each brief episode tackles a different aspect of how society functions when powered individuals walk the streets: how schools train them, what competitions look like, how the city's infrastructure adapts, and what rules keep everything from descending into chaos. Rather than a traditional story, you get a guided tour through the mechanics and lore that make the setting tick. The show speaks directly to your curiosity about worldbuilding details that the main series leaves hanging. Character experts appear to explain historical events, social structures, and the technology that underpins everyday life in Rikka.