Canaan English Sub & Dub

About Canaan

Here is what Canaan is about, retold in plain terms: an action, supernatural and sci-fi anime by P.A. Works (2009). The premise: 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.

As things develop, 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 ally 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. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by P.A. Works, so the studio's house style defines how Canaan looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.