Early Reins English Sub & Dub

About Early Reins

Early Reins (アーリーレインズ) arrives as an action anime by OLM (2003), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Early Reins features six beautiful women on a train en route to Sunshine Hill in the early 1800s. When the train is highjacked by robbers and the soldiers on board are caught unawares, another surprise is in store: these lovely ladies can fight!

Along the way, the heroine emerges as Margarette, a young woman determined to become a sheriff although she is somewhat lacking in experience. She gains plenty on this trip, however, and the ragtag team of Western warriors joins forces with another passenger, Spencer, to fight some nefarious bandits and guide the train to safety.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Caroline (Junko Takeuchi) and Margaret (Tomoko Kawakami) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Early Reins follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Junko Takeuchi as Caroline, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.