Chaika -The Coffin Princess- English Sub & Dub

About Chaika -The Coffin Princess-

If you are hunting for a new action series, Chaika -The Coffin Princess- (棺姫のチャイカ) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. The setup: Toru Acura is a 20-year-old retired soldier meandering through life now that the war has ended. He encounters Chaika Trabant, a 14-year-old sorceress carrying a coffin, and follows her in hopes of finding meaning to his life again.

As things develop, the two travel with Toru's adopted sister, Akari, the employed member of the group and thus Toru's source of income.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Chika Anzai as Chaika Trabant and Junji Majima as Toru Acura. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

bones is the studio behind Chaika -The Coffin Princess-, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Chika Anzai as Chaika Trabant, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.