Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul English Sub & Dub

About Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul

If you are hunting for a new action series, Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul (Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul) deserves a look (2017). The setup goes like this. In short: A decade ago, humans, gods, and demons joined forces to stand against the threat of the colossal dragon, Bahamut. Now, in the present, humans living in the capital metropolis of Anatae have been enjoying lavish and prosperous lives.

From there, their progress is largely due to the administration of the newly appointed king, Charioce XVII, who has stolen an ability from the gods and allowed for the abuse and slavery of the demon race in the capital. As humans continue to immorally exploit demons, a sense of hostility against humans starts to build up within demon communities, threatening a revolt. Meanwhile, an atmosphere of uneasiness is spreading among the gods, as they scramble to regain their lost ability.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MAPPA, so the studio's house style defines how Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.