DRAMAtical Murder English Sub & Dub

About DRAMAtical Murder

DRAMAtical Murder (ドラマティカル マーダー) arrives as an action anime by NAZ (2014), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: The story takes place many years in the future where the game "Rhyme," a virtual fighting game, is incredibly popular and people possess "AllMates," convenient AI computers. Aoba leads an everyday life, working at a junk shop and living with his grandmother on the island of Midorijima.

Also worth knowing: Unlike his allies, he doesn't participate in Rhyme, nor does he belong in a gang. However, when rumors of people disappearing spread, Aoba stumbles on himself needing to unravel the mysteries behind the island in order to protect his everyday life.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Atsushi Kisaichi as Aoba Seragaki and Masatomo Nakazawa as Clear. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with NAZ, which means the visual identity of DRAMAtical Murder follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Atsushi Kisaichi voicing Aoba Seragaki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.