Akikan! English Sub & Dub

About Akikan!

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Akikan! (アキカン!) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Hobbies are often a great way of meeting new people, but how could Kakeru Diachi, who collects rare juice cans, have ever suspected that he'd meet a fascinating new girl when he attempted to DRINK her? Naming her Melon, because she's got great melon... soda, Kakeru fast learns that she's an Akikan—a beautiful girl who's also a special can created to fight other Akikans in a peculiar experiment to determine what kind of.

Beyond that: Will becoming involved in this ridiculously twisted research project gone amuck complicate Kakeru's life incredibly? Of course it will, but because Melon's steel body needs carbon dioxide to breathe, he's now stuck with her since she's too CO2 dependent! When his wealthy, attractive, best childhood companion Najimi gets HER own aluminum Akikan, the trouble really kicks off!

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Jun Fukuyama as Kakeru Daichi and Sayaka Narita as Melon. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Brain's Base, which means the visual identity of Akikan! follows that studio's craft. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Jun Fukuyama as Kakeru Daichi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.