BELLE English Sub & Dub

About BELLE

If you are hunting for a new drama series, BELLE (竜とそばかすの姫) deserves a look (2021). The setup goes like this. In short: The protagonist of this story, Suzu, is a 17-year old high school girl living with her father in a rural town of Kochi — their town is a textbook definition of depopulation in the Japanese countryside. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day learns the massive online world, “U,” and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle.

As things develop, before long, all of U’s eyes are fixed on Belle (Suzu), when one day the mysterious and infamous Dragon-like figure appears before her.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. 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

Production sits with Studio Chizu and Cartoon Saloon, which means the visual identity of BELLE follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.