Masamune Datenicle

About Masamune Datenicle

Meet Masamune Datenicle (正宗ダテニクル), an action and supernatural anime by Gaina (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: The coming-of-age clash story will center on the famous 17th-century Japanese warlord Date Masamune when he was young. The Date clan took its name from the Date region of the former Mutsu province, which comprises part of the modern-day city of Date.

Along the way, the anime will be the first in the city's "Kirari na Wonder Project" (Twinkling Wonder Project), which aims to highlight tourist attractions and the appeal of the region. Gainax's newly founded Fukushima studio will work on the anime, and will complete it at the end of March. The anime will have a private screening in April and will also screen in anime events and be posted online.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Claude (Souichirou Hoshi) and Masamune Date (Ayumu Murase) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 6 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Gaina, so the studio's house style defines how Masamune Datenicle looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 4.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Souichirou Hoshi as Claude, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.