I''s English Sub & Dub

About I''s

Here is what I''s (フロム I"s アイズ 〜もうひとつの夏の物語〜) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama and romance anime by Studio Pierrot (2002). The setup: Aiming to become a molding artist, Itsuki, a childhood friend of Ichitaka who went to America come back to Japan. Iori who refused the idol path and started to pursue her ambition to become an actress instead.

More of the story: Ichitaka, wandering on his bicycle alone, tries to decide his choice between the two persons.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kumi Sakuma as Iori Yoshizuki and Takahiro Sakurai as Ichitaka Seto. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of I''s follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kumi Sakuma voicing Iori Yoshizuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.