Crying Freeman English Sub & Dub

About Crying Freeman

Looking for background on Crying Freeman (Cryingフリーマン)? This action, adventure and drama series by Toei Animation (1988) starts out like this. The premise: Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine.

Along the way, as a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the world as "Crying Freeman."

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Toshio Furukawa as You Hinomura and Takaya Hashi as Ryuji Hanada. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 6 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Crying Freeman follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Toshio Furukawa as You Hinomura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1988, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.