Crimson English Sub & Dub

About Crimson

Meet Crimson (Kure-nai), a comedy, drama and martial arts anime by Brain's Base (2008). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Shinkurou Kurenai is a 16-year-old learner by day and a dispute mediator by night. Though kind-hearted and patient, due to his tragic past, he has trained for years to live on.

As things develop, now, despite his unimposing appearance, he is a capable martial artist, who also possesses a peculiar ability. While taking various jobs for his employer, Benika Juuzawa, one assignment leads Shinkurou to live with Murasaki Kuhouin as her bodyguard. Murasaki is the seven-year-old daughter of a plutocratic family, who escaped her home under peculiar circumstances with Benika's help.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Brain's Base, which means the visual identity of Crimson follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.