Angel Beats! Specials English Sub & Dub

About Angel Beats! Specials

Here is what Angel Beats! Specials (エンジェルビーツ 特別篇) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and drama anime by P.A.WORKS (2010). The setup: Special 1 - Angel Beats!: Stairway to Heaven Operation High Tension Syndrome. Another one of Yuri's plans, this time only so they can meet GOD.

From there, a special, unaired, episode of Angel Beats! which is included in the 7th volume of the BD/DVD. Special 2 - Angel Beats!: Hell's Kitchen A special, unaired, episode of Angel Beats! which is included in the Blu-ray Box.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kana Hanazawa as Kanade Tachibana and Harumi Sakurai as Yuri Nakamura. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with P.A.WORKS, which means the visual identity of Angel Beats! Specials follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kana Hanazawa as Kanade Tachibana, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.