In This Corner of the World English Sub & Dub

About In This Corner of the World

If you are hunting for a new drama series, In This Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. At its core: The story follows a young lady named Suzu Urano, who in 1944 moves to the small town of Kure in Hiroshima to live with her husband's family. Suzu's life is thrown into chaos when her town is bombed during Realm War II.

From there, her perseverance and courage underpin this heart-warming and inspirational tale of the everyday challenges faced by the Japanese in the midst of a violent, war-torn country. This beautiful yet poignant tale shows that even in the face of adversity and loss, people can come together and rebuild their lives.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Rena Nounen as Suzu Houjou and Mayumi Shintani as San Houjou. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MAPPA, which means the visual identity of In This Corner of the World follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Viewers rate it 8.1/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Rena Nounen voicing Suzu Houjou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.