Crying Freeman English Sub & Dub

About Crying Freeman

Crying Freeman (Cryingフリーマン) arrives as an action anime by Toei Animation (1988), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine.

Further in, as a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the realm as "Crying Freeman."

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Toshio Furukawa as You Hinomura and Takaya Hashi as Ryuji Hanada. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 6 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Crying Freeman looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Toshio Furukawa as You Hinomura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1988, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.