Kekkaishi English Sub & Dub

About Kekkaishi

If you are hunting for a new action series, Kekkaishi (結界師) deserves a look (2006). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old learner at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan.

Further in, he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood companion and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will clash the forces of evil again tonight!

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Yoshimori Sumimura (Hiroyuki Yoshino) and Tokine Yukimura (Rie Saitou) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 52 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how Kekkaishi looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroyuki Yoshino voicing Yoshimori Sumimura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.