Love Rice English Sub & Dub

About Love Rice

Looking for background on Love Rice (ラブ米 -WE LOVE RICE-)? This comedy and music series by Encourage Films (2017) starts out like this. At its core: The "heartwarming 'kome'dy with laughs and passion" promises to let audiences rediscover the virtues of rice ("Japan's soul food"). It follows five handsome rice-inspired boys as they shine at the "Harvest Show" live event at the Kokuritsu Inahou Gakuen ("Rice Ear Academy," a wordplay on national schools).

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Gurue (Rico Sasaki) and Akitakomachi (Misae Komori) are two of the characters you will meet early.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Encourage Films, which means the visual identity of Love Rice follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 4.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Rico Sasaki voicing Gurue gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.