Utakoi English Sub & Dub

About Utakoi

Here is what Utakoi (超訳百人一首 うた恋い。) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and romance anime by TYO Animations (2012). At its core: Uta Koi tells the "super-liberal interpretation" of the Hyakuninisshu anthology compiled during Japan's Heian period of 100 romantic poems from 100 different poets such as The Tale of Genji's Murasaki Shikibu.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Sadaie Fujiwara no (Yuuki Kaji) and Takaiko Fujiwara no (Saori Hayami) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TYO Animations, so the studio's house style defines how Utakoi looks and moves on screen. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuki Kaji as Sadaie Fujiwara no, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.