Plantopia English Sub & Dub

About Plantopia

If you are hunting for a new action series, Plantopia (プラントピア) deserves a look (2022). The setup goes like this. The premise: Music video for the crowdfunded project Plantopia. This original project is a collaboration between LAM, Kukka, and Nozomu Kuoka which spans anime, figures, and a novel series.

From there, the first anime of this project is a music video directed by Yuuki Igarashi, and is accompanied by the song Shitsurakuen by Mafumafu. Note: A short ~1-min narrated version PV was released prior on the TWIN ENGINE YouTube channel on August 5, 2022. The full length music video premiered on Mafumafu's channel on October 15, 2022.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OUTLINE, so the studio's house style defines how Plantopia looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.