Obey Me! English Sub & Dub

About Obey Me!

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Obey Me! deserves a look (2021). The setup goes like this. In short: Lucifer, Satan, and the other five princes of hell are pupils at the Royal Academy of Diavolo, where they train to rule the Demon Realm. From following humans to falling in love, their individual quirks land them in interesting situations every single day!

Another thread: Will their antics get them expelled, or will one of these infamous brothers come out on top? (Source: Funimation) Note: Episode 7 is an Audio Commentary by the VAs, and has an extended runtime of ~35 minutes as opposed to the standard 5 minute long episode.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Satan (Shinya Sumi) and Leviathan (Satoshi Kada) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Colored Pencil Animation Japan, so the studio's house style defines how Obey Me! looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Shinya Sumi voicing Satan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2021, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.