Dororon Enma-kun English Sub & Dub

About Dororon Enma-kun

Looking for background on Dororon Enma-kun? This comedy, supernatural and horror series by Toei Animation (1973) starts out like this. What the story covers: Monsters are coming to the human world from the Hell in order to get human spirits. As people's minds are getting dirty, being attracted by the dirty spirits, the monsters break the rule to go to the human realm.

Also worth knowing: Tsutomu, a boy who goes to Yokai Elementary School, is suddenly assaulted by monsters. Those who save him from the monsters are Enma-kun, the son of Enma, Yukiko, a snow woman, and Kapaeru. They are members of Monster Patrol that are sent to the human world to arrest monsters.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Dororon Enma-kun follows that studio's craft. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1973, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.