FLAG English Sub & Dub

About FLAG

Looking for background on FLAG? This action, adventure and drama series by The Answer Studio (2006) starts out like this. In short: In the mountainous Asian country of Uddiyana a civil war rages. No end lay in sight for the war-torn nation until a lone photographer snapped an iconic image that would come to be known simply as "Flag.

Also worth knowing: Hope arises as the many factions involved begin an approach to peace, rousing the call for a ceasefire behind the featured flag. When an unknown guerilla sect steals this symbol of unity, an U.N. Special Development Command unit is dispatched using the latest in military technology, a transforming bipedal exoskeleton known as the HAVWC system.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Rena Tanaka as Saeko Shirasu and Kenji Nomura as Jan Nikkanen. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with The Answer Studio, which means the visual identity of FLAG follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Rena Tanaka as Saeko Shirasu, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.