Karas English Sub & Dub

About Karas

Here is what Karas (鴉 -KARAS-) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, fantasy and sci-fi anime by Tatsunoko Production (2005). In short: The world of the humans and the realm of the demons (yōkai) have overlapped one another, leaving humans to walk the streets of life as they normally would, while demons walk, hidden from the naked eye. A seemingly young woman named Yurine and her servant, the Karas (from the Japanese word for "Crow"), have long maintained order and balance between the overlapped worlds.

Also worth knowing: However, humans have come to forget and jest at the existence of demons, and no longer understand the privilege it is to live without fear. Disgusted by this arrogance, an old Karas turns his back on the laws he had once upheld, and in his human form, named Eko, he creates an army of Mikura, or mechanized demons, to ready an attack on the human race. A young man named Otoha inherits the powers of the Karas and takes his place at the side of Yurine, who claims that his soul called out for her while he lived the life of a human.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Toshihiro Wada as Yousuke Otoha and Kasumi Suzuki as Yurine. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 6 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how Karas looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Toshihiro Wada as Yousuke Otoha, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.