Maken-Ki! English Sub & Dub

About Maken-Ki!

Here is what Maken-Ki! is about, retold in plain terms: an action, school and super power anime by AIC (2011). The setup: Based on the manga series by Hiromitsu Takeda, this romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed!

Also worth knowing: Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he stumbles on out the school is much more than it seems. All of the students wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC, so the studio's house style defines how Maken-Ki! looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.