Canaan English Sub & Dub

About Canaan

Canaan (カナン) blends action, sci-fi and supernatural by P.A.WORKS (2009). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the town.

From there, when odd events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Rapidly, the two are immersed in a battle between unknown masked men and a strange, white-haired woman. Just when Maria is about to be caught in the crossfire, an old friend by the name of Canaan appears and helps Maria escape.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Miyuki Sawashiro as Canaan and Maaya Sakamoto as Alphard Al Sheya. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with P.A.WORKS, which means the visual identity of Canaan follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Miyuki Sawashiro voicing Canaan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.