Toriko English Sub & Dub

About Toriko

Meet Toriko (トリコ), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Toei Animation (2011). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: In the realm where the taste and texture of food are very important there is Toriko, a hunter of precious foods regularly hired by restaurants and the rich. A man with inhuman skills to capture the ferocious, evasive and rare animals to complete his ultimate dinner course and then the chef Komatsu.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Toriko (Ryoutarou Okiayu) and Sunny (Mitsuo Iwata) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 147 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Toriko follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Ryoutarou Okiayu voicing Toriko gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.