Onigiri English Sub & Dub

About Onigiri

Onigiri (鬼斬) blends adventure, comedy and fantasy by Studio Signpost (2016). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: The MMORPG Onigiri thrusts its players into mystical Japan, a land filled with mythical creatures of Japanese legend. Starting as a lone Oni, players fight against the malevolent influence of the Kamikui as their miasma spreads over the land.

Beyond that: 8 NPCS, each with their own distinct personality and skills, ally themselves with the player to help build a legend, and quell the evil that has arisen. As you grow stronger together, so do the bonds binding you to each other.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Ibaraki-douji (Suzuko Mimori) and Amaterasu (Natsuko Hara) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Signpost, so the studio's house style defines how Onigiri looks and moves on screen. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 4.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Suzuko Mimori as Ibaraki-douji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.