Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin English Sub & Dub

About Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (天穂のサクナヒメ) blends action and fantasy by P.A.WORKS (2024). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Two realms exist in the age-old land of Yanato: the Lofty Realm, where gods reside, and the Lowly Realm, where humans reside. Princess Sakuna was the daughter of the god of war and goddess of harvest, but she led a lazy life.

Soon after, one day, she is banished to Hinoe Island, the Isle of Demons. Stranded in a barren land, Sakuna sets out to slay demons and farm rice. Her new adventure kicks off!

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Naomi Oozora as Sakuna-hime and Rika Kinugawa as Kokorowa-hime. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

P.A.WORKS is the studio behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Naomi Oozora as Sakuna-hime, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2024, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.