Black Bullet English Sub & Dub

About Black Bullet

Here is what Black Bullet (ブラック・ブレット) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and mystery anime by Kinema Citrus and Orange (2014). The premise: The Gastrea virus spreads like wildfire, causing each infected host to rapidly mutate, gaining new powers and abilities with every stage of development, even while they continue to attack, kill and infect multiple new hosts. Unable to struggle a pandemic foe that turns defenders into adversaries, the shocked remnants of the human race are forced to retreat into cities surrounded by giant monoliths made of Varanium.

Along the way, now mankind's last hope lies in the Cursed Children: young girls infected with the virus who have managed to retain a hold on their humanity. Paired with a partner, they alone have the strength to take on a Gastrea in one-on-one combat. The very thing that gives them power is a ticking time bomb, so even as they protect humanity, they are also feared and shunned. Are they Girls? Monsters?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Rentarou Satomi (Yuuki Kaji) and Enju Aihara (Rina Hidaka) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Kinema Citrus and Orange, so the studio's house style defines how Black Bullet looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuki Kaji voicing Rentarou Satomi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.