Active Raid English Sub & Dub

About Active Raid

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Active Raid (Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. In short: In a futuristic, post-disaster Tokyo, the "Special Public Security Fifth Division Third Mobile Assault Eighth Unit," or "Unit Eight," is a police unit specializing in handling criminals who wield dangerous wearable technology. Equipped with Willwear of their own, the squadron is often criticized by the public for their carelessness and disregard for protocol.

Next up: Sent in by the government as an undercover agent with special instructions from the higher-ups, Asami Kazari is Unit Eight's newest member. Determined to straighten out what she expects to be a group of incompetent fools, she instead comes across a team of well-intentioned experts who use very effective—albeit unorthodox—methods, hindered by strict regulations. With their newest member by their side, Unit Eight fights crime and overcomes surprising adversaries in Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Orange, Production IMS is the studio behind Active Raid, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.