Luger Code 1951

About Luger Code 1951

If you are hunting for a new action series, Luger Code 1951 (ルガーコード 1951) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. In short: The story centers around the young linguistic genius and university professor Testa. He is introduced by his senior, Sergeant Rossa, to the Allied Cryptanalysis Department.

From there, there, he is tasked to break the foe werewolves' code, which the werewolves are using to encrypt their radio transmissions. Testa is astounded, as the only sound the encrypted code produces is the howling of a wolf. His research yields no results, and he resolves to capture a live werewolf for better cryptanalysis.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Keaki Watanabe as Testa Reelveil and Azusa Tadokoro as Yonaga. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of Luger Code 1951 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Keaki Watanabe as Testa Reelveil, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.