Saki English Sub & Dub

About Saki

Looking for background on Saki (咲-Saki-)? This slice of life and sports series by GONZO and Picture Magic (2009) starts out like this. The premise: Miyanaga Saki is a first year high school girl whose family would get angry if she won the family mahjong games. But losing would also have its consequences.

Along the way, because of this she develops a new way of playing that allows her to stay on the thin line between winning and losing, the plus/minus zero score, an almost impossible score. In a game that relies mainly on luck, the plus/minus zero score is harder than winning, but Saki can achieve this every time. Having always hated the game, her companion from middle school, Suga Kyotoro, forces her to play in the schools mahjong club.

As a slice of life title, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Saki Miyanaga (Kana Ueda) and Nodoka Haramura (Ami Koshimizu) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want a calm, character-first watch. With 25 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO and Picture Magic, which means the visual identity of Saki follows that studio's craft. Within the slice of life category, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Kana Ueda as Saki Miyanaga, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.