BBK/BRNK English Sub & Dub

About BBK/BRNK

If you are hunting for a new action series, BBK/BRNK (ブブキ・ブランキ) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. The setup: When Azuma Ikki returns to Japan after 10 years, he gets assaulted by a group of armed men and turns into their prisoner. Kogane Asabuki, a childhood companion, saves him with a weapon on her right hand known as Bubuki; a weapon with its own mind.

Also worth knowing: Azuma Ikki, who is a Bubuki user himself, learns about the existence of Bubuki and goes on a journey alongside the companions he has found, in an attempt to find and revive Oumai, a Buranki (titan) who sleeps underground.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kogane Asabuki (Ari Ozawa) and Ougi Kinoa (Shizuka Ishigami) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

SANZIGEN is the studio behind BBK/BRNK, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Ari Ozawa as Kogane Asabuki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.