Appleseed XIII English Sub & Dub

About Appleseed XIII

Meet Appleseed XIII (アップルシード XIII), an action, mecha and sci-fi anime by Production I.G and Jinni's Animation Studio (2011). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: After facing massive destruction from a devastating war, the city Olympus has become the last stronghold as the center of command for the world. In order to protect the city from a group of terrorists known as the Argonauts, former LAPD SWAT member, Deunan Knotts, runs special military forces consisting of Biroids (cloned humans) and her cyborg partner Brialeos.

More of the story: Knotts must protect the metropolis at all costs but is met with difficulties when Al Ceides, the Argonaut leader thought to be dead, resurfaces and causes problems.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Maaya Sakamoto as Deunan Knute and Kouichi Yamadera as Briareos Hecatonchires. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G and Jinni's Animation Studio, which means the visual identity of Appleseed XIII follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Maaya Sakamoto as Deunan Knute, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.