Barefoot Gen English Sub & Dub

About Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen (はだしのゲン) blends drama by MADHOUSE (1983). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: It's the summer of 1945. 3 years have elapsed since the war between Japan and USA began.

Another thread: Gen is a young boy living a struggling yet satisfying life in the metropolis of Hiroshima, that has been strangely spared by the bombing taken in almost every other Japanese Town. Food is scarce, and Gen's family is suffering from severe malnutrition, which endangeres his pregnant mother. There isn't much spare time as Gen and his little brother Shinji help their father and mother at work and try to make sure their family survives the tought times.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Issei Miyazaki as Gen Nakaoka and Masaki Kouda as Shinji Nakaoka. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of Barefoot Gen follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Issei Miyazaki voicing Gen Nakaoka gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1983, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.