Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea English Sub & Dub

About Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea

Meet Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea (魔界戦記ディスガイア), an action, comedy and fantasy anime by OLM (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: From the darkest realms of another dimension emerges the story of Laharl, the son of a demon overlord, and his two sidekicks: his impish servant and an angelic assassin. Awoken from a two-year, poison-induced nap, Laharl learns of his father’s demise and blazes a trail of destruction on his quest to declare rule over the Netherworld.

Another thread: Never skimping on the wisecracks, the diabolical prince and his accomplices battle dragons, sorceresses, robots, strength-hungry humans, and corrupt angels. Based on the popular adventure games, Disgaea lunges at you with a full-force attack. You can laugh, cry, scream or squirm, but you can’t escape the wrath of Laharl, dood!

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuko Sasamoto as Flonne and Tomoe Hanba as Etna. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OLM, so the studio's house style defines how Netherworld Battle Chronicle: Disgaea looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuko Sasamoto voicing Flonne gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.