Utakoi English Sub & Dub

About Utakoi

Here is what Utakoi (超訳百人一首 うた恋い。) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and romance anime by TYO Animations (2012). The premise: Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki Shikibu.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Sadaie Fujiwara no (Yuuki Kaji) and Takaiko Fujiwara no (Saori Hayami) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TYO Animations, so the studio's house style defines how Utakoi looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yuuki Kaji voicing Sadaie Fujiwara no gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.