Captivated, By You English Sub & Dub

About Captivated, By You

Here is what Captivated, By You (夢中さ、きみに。) is about, retold in plain terms: a slice of life anime by Doga Kobo (2025). What the story covers: Joji Ema goes to an all-boys school. After the school’s athletic festival, Ema’s eccentric classmate Miyoshi Hayashi starts acting bizarrely towards him.

Beyond that: Yuichi Medaka goes to a coeducational high school. He ends up sitting behind Akira Nikaido, an unsettling learner most of the school doesn’t like. Explore an omnibus of stories about what it’s like to be young.

As a slice of life title, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Voice work is led by Kenshou Ono as Miyoshi Hayashi and Yume Miyamoto as Megumi Matsuya. It will appeal most to viewers who want a calm, character-first watch. At 5 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Doga Kobo, which means the visual identity of Captivated, By You follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on slice of life, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Kenshou Ono voicing Miyoshi Hayashi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2025, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.