Canaan English Sub & Dub

About Canaan

Looking for background on Canaan (カナン)? This action, sci-fi and supernatural series by P.A.WORKS (2009) starts out like this. What the story covers: Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the metropolis.

From there, when strange events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Rapidly, the two are immersed in a battle between unknown masked men and a peculiar, white-haired woman. Just when Maria is about to be caught in the crossfire, an old companion by the name of Canaan appears and helps Maria escape.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Miyuki Sawashiro as Canaan and Maaya Sakamoto as Alphard Al Sheya. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with P.A.WORKS, which means the visual identity of Canaan follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Miyuki Sawashiro as Canaan, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.