Asura Cryin' English Sub & Dub

About Asura Cryin'

If you are hunting for a new action series, Asura Cryin' (アスラクライン) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. The setup: Natsume Tomoharu is a normal high-school student in every way with one exception: he’s being followed by the ghost of his best friend, Misao. After moving into his brother’s old house, Tomoharu expects to continue living his normal life but is one day left with an unexplained and locked briefcase without any instruction.

From there, at first he plans to leave it in storage, however his house is soon invaded by multiple groups of people after the briefcase. Although still not knowing the purpose of the briefcase, Tomoharu and Misao attempt to escape with it. From there on, Tomoharu tries to learn the hidden truths behind the briefcase, the connections between it and Misao and why it has the power to change the realm.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Miyu Irino as Tomoharu Natsume and Ai Nonaka as Kanade Takatsuki. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Seven Arcs, which means the visual identity of Asura Cryin' follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Miyu Irino voicing Tomoharu Natsume gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.