Utakoi English Sub & Dub

About Utakoi

Looking for background on Utakoi (超訳百人一首 うた恋い。)? This comedy and romance series by TYO Animations (2012) starts out like this. In short: 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.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Yuuki Kaji as Sadaie Fujiwara no and Saori Hayami as Takaiko Fujiwara no.

This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TYO Animations, so the studio's house style defines how Utakoi looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, 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. On the casting side, Yuuki Kaji voicing Sadaie Fujiwara no gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.