I''s English Sub & Dub

About I''s

Looking for background on I''s (フロム I"s アイズ 〜もうひとつの夏の物語〜)? This drama and romance series by Studio Pierrot (2002) starts out like this. At its core: Aiming to become a molding artist, Itsuki, a childhood companion of Ichitaka who went to America come back to Japan. Iori who refused the idol path and started to pursue her ambition to become an actress instead.

More of the story: Ichitaka, wandering on his bicycle alone, tries to decide his choice between the two persons.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Iori Yoshizuki (Kumi Sakuma) and Ichitaka Seto (Takahiro Sakurai) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of I''s follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kumi Sakuma voicing Iori Yoshizuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.