Ark Nine English Sub & Dub

About Ark Nine

Ark Nine (アークIX) blends action by Hoods Entertainment (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: The world has been divided into two halves by a giant wall to prevent the epidemic of "Dark mist". In order to shelter the refugees, artificial cities called "Arks" were built.

Another thread: Shido Enishi is a private detective, who works at the ninth Ark. One day, he is asked to capture a burglar. The seemingly simple case leads him to a great conspiracy.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuki Ono as Enishi Shido and Hisako Kanemoto as Rebecca Ross. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Hoods Entertainment is the studio behind Ark Nine, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 4.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Yuuki Ono voicing Enishi Shido gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.