Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement- English Sub & Dub

About Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-

If you are hunting for a new action series, Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement- (文豪とアルケミスト ～審判ノ歯車～) deserves a look (2020). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Inside a labyrinthine library exist the souls of the world’s greatest writers. Now, these Alchemists must delve into the stories of old and do whatever is necessary to carry them out to their proper conclusions.

Next up: Evil beings are hell-bent on destroying these stories, and the authors must believe in each other to stop them. There is only one way for this to end!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Junichi Suwabe as Ryuunosuke Akutagawa and Shinnosuke Tachibana as Touson Shimazaki. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement- follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Junichi Suwabe voicing Ryuunosuke Akutagawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.