Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom English Sub & Dub

About Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom

Meet Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom (緑野原迷宮 〜Sparkling Phantom〜), a drama, psychological and romance anime by AIC (1990). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Hiroki and Kanata have been together since they were children. One day Hiroki is caught up in an accident while attempting to save a little girl.

Along the way, the next thing he knows, he is looking down on his own body. Separated from his body, Kanata, and everything else, he tries to figure out just what is going on. Why is he outside his body which is living on as if nothing has changed, how can he convince Kanata that he is there, and who is the strange girl, Fhalei, who keeps appearing for him?

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kappei Yamaguchi as Kanata Tokino and Toshihiko Seki as Hiroki Imanishi. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

AIC is the studio behind Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 4.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kappei Yamaguchi voicing Kanata Tokino gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.