Brain Powerd English Sub & Dub

About Brain Powerd

Brain Powerd (ブレンパワード) arrives as an action anime by Sunrise (1998), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: In the not so distant future much of the earth has been submerged under the sea or destroyed by earthquakes. At the center of the turmoil is the unexplained Orphan.

Next up: Orphan may or may not be the original cause of the cataclysms. Orphan's goal is to raise a ship hidden deep beneath the sea to the surface, but doing so would result in the destruction of all humans except for the small number which are loyal to Orphan. Orphan's agents pilot mysterious mecha known as Grand Cheres, and search the world for unexplained, giant disks which occasionally appear, flying at high speeds and wrecking much of the countryside, or cities.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Yuu Isami (Tetsu Shiratori) and Hime Utsumiya (Akino Murata) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Sunrise is the studio behind Brain Powerd, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Tetsu Shiratori as Yuu Isami, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.