CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- English Sub & Dub

About CESTVS -The Roman Fighter-

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- (セスタス -The Roman Fighter-) arrives as an action anime by Bandai Namco Pictures (2021), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Cestus, a young boy orphaned by the Roman empire and made a slave, is placed into a training school for pugilists. It is here that he starts his adventure to defy fate and struggle for his own freedom.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Akio Ootsuka as Narrator and Hiromu Mineta as Cestus.

If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 11 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Bandai Namco Pictures, so the studio's house style defines how CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Akio Ootsuka as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.