I''s English Sub & Dub

About I''s

I''s (フロム I"s アイズ 〜もうひとつの夏の物語〜) arrives as a drama anime by Studio Pierrot (2002), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Aiming to become a molding artist, Itsuki, a childhood ally of Ichitaka who went to America come back to Japan. Iori who refused the idol path and started to pursue her ambition to become an actress instead.

Another thread: Ichitaka, wandering on his bicycle alone, tries to decide his choice between the two persons.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Iori Yoshizuki (Kumi Sakuma) and Ichitaka Seto (Takahiro Sakurai) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 2 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how I''s looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kumi Sakuma voicing Iori Yoshizuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.