Cencoroll English Sub & Dub

About Cencoroll

Here is what Cencoroll (センコロール) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and sci-fi anime (2009). At its core: When a gigantic, unearthly monster all at once looms on the skyline of a Japanese city, the expected occurs—the Japan Self-Defense Forces roll out the tanks while the public panics. Nobody knows what it is or where it came from, but Yuki, a bold and inquisitive teenage girl, has a hidden but might be a useful clue.

Along the way, her ally Tetsu has been clandestinely caring for a bizarre creature called Cenco, which will soon prove itself to have some remarkable, even impossible characteristics. Another teenage boy, a stranger with some unexplained link to the monstrosity attacking the metropolis, shows up, and his unwelcome interest in Tetsu's pet snuffs out any doubt of a connection—and lights the fuse for the coming.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kana Hanazawa as Yuki and Hiro Shimono as Tetsu Amamiya. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kana Hanazawa voicing Yuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.