Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher English Sub & Dub

About Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher

Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher (鉄腕バーディー DECODE -THE CIPHER-) arrives as an action anime by A-1 Pictures (2009), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: This OVA connects the first and second Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE seasons. Birdy uses her pin-up alter ego to help Tsutomu make a love connection with Sayaka, but everything goes horribly wrong when a Federation marionette is added to the equation!

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Saeko Chiba as Birdy Cephon Altera and Miyu Irino as Tsutomu Senkawa.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Saeko Chiba voicing Birdy Cephon Altera gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.