Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea English Sub & Dub

About Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea

If you are hunting for a new action series, Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea (魔界戦記ディスガイア) deserves a look (2006). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: From the darkest realms of another dimension emerges the story of Laharl, the son of a demon overlord, and his two sidekicks: his impish servant and an angelic assassin. Awoken from a two-year, poison-induced nap, Laharl learns of his father’s demise and blazes a trail of destruction on his quest to declare rule over the Netherworld.

Next up: Never skimping on the wisecracks, the diabolical prince and his accomplices fight dragons, sorceresses, robots, ability-hungry humans, and corrupt angels. Based on the popular adventure games, Disgaea lunges at you with a full-force attack. You can laugh, cry, scream or squirm, but you can’t escape the wrath of Laharl, dood!

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Flonne (Yuuko Sasamoto) and Etna (Tomoe Hanba) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OLM, so the studio's house style defines how Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Yuuko Sasamoto as Flonne, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.