Laughing Target English Sub & Dub

About Laughing Target

Meet Laughing Target (Warau Hyouteki), a mystery and horror anime by Studio Pierrot (1987). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Yuzuru was an average teenager who had almost forgotten that he was betrothed to Azusa when he was only six! Now arriving to claim what she feels is rightfully hers, only Satomi (Yuzuru's current girlfriend) stands in her way... and with the enigmatic and frightening gifts that Azusa brings, Satomi won't stand in her way for long!

As a mystery title, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook.

This one is best suited to viewers who like piecing together a puzzle.

Production & Appeal

Studio Pierrot is the studio behind Laughing Target, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The mystery focus matters here: clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.