Hermes English Sub & Dub

About Hermes

If you are hunting for a new drama series, Hermes (ヘルメス 愛は風の如く) deserves a look (1997). The setup goes like this. The setup: Thousands of years in the past, a young boy named Hermes is named as a future great hero in a prophecy. Hermes grows up to save a beautiful princess and face the evil king Minos of Crete.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Hermes (Takehito Koyasu) and Agape (Chie Koujiro) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Animation Staff Room and Studio Junio, so the studio's house style defines how Hermes looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 4.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Takehito Koyasu voicing Hermes gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1997, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.