KOKKOKU English Sub & Dub

About KOKKOKU

Looking for background on KOKKOKU (刻刻)? This action, drama and mystery series by Geno Studio (2018) starts out like this. What the story covers: Juri Yukawa lives with her NEET father and brother, her retired grandfather, her sister and her young nephew. One day, her nephew and brother are kidnapped for ransom.

More of the story: Having only 30 minutes to meet the demands of the kidnappers, Juri, who realizes there is not enough time to prepare the money. In a realm where everyone and everything are inert, Juri and her father and grandfather run to rescue the two. At the kidnappers' hideout, they soon realize they are not the only ones who can move about in this still world...

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Shouko Majima (Asami Seto) and Jiisan (Kazuhiro Yamaji) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Geno Studio, which means the visual identity of KOKKOKU follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Asami Seto voicing Shouko Majima gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.