Sarazanmai English Sub & Dub

About Sarazanmai

Looking for background on Sarazanmai? This action, fantasy and supernatural series by MAPPA, Lapin Track (2019) starts out like this. What the story covers: After the noble Kappa Kingdom falls to the Otter Empire, the Kappa prince Keppi loses much of his power and becomes helpless against the unseen Kapa-zombies. These zombies plague the world, and are the creations of the Otters and manifestations of people's deepest desires.

Soon after, with no other choice, Keppi needs to rely on three young boys: Kazuki Yasaka, who needs to carry a box with him wherever he goes; Enta Jinnai, Kazuki's childhood ally; and Tooi Kuji, a delinquent and a school truant. By having the mythical organ called a shirikodama removed from them, the boys are able to become Kappa themselves and fight the Kapa-zombies. However, to defeat them, the boys needs to connect with each other via their minds, bodies, and—most importantly—hidden truths.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MAPPA, Lapin Track, so the studio's house style defines how Sarazanmai looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.