AWOL - Absent WithOut Leave English Sub & Dub

About AWOL - Absent WithOut Leave

AWOL - Absent WithOut Leave (エイウォール) arrives as a sci-fi anime by Studio DEEN (1998), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Cyress is a peaceful place. People are going about their lives.

From there, two lovers embrace, a family throws a birthday party for their child, a group of people party at a local restaurant. Suddenly, their surroundings explode into smoke and flame. A group of terrorists has snuck through the planetary defenses and has begun an assault.

In a sci-fi series like this, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Zack Landice (Ryuuzaburou Ootomo) and Jim Hyatt (Tesshou Genda) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of AWOL - Absent WithOut Leave follows that studio's craft. Within the sci-fi category, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo voicing Zack Landice gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.