Eiken English Sub & Dub

About Eiken

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Eiken (エイケン エイケンヴより愛をこめて) deserves a look (2003). The setup goes like this. At its core: Densuke just enrolled at the exclusive Zashono academy. He's eager to participate in extracurricular activities, but he never expected to join the unexplained Eiken Club.

Another thread: Strangely enough, every other member is a busty co-ed, and many of the clubs activities involve bikinis. Densuke isn't interested in anyone but the shy and beautiful Chiharu.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Chiharu Shinonome (Miwa Oshiro) and Komoe Harumachi (Marina Oono) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Eiken, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 3.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Miwa Oshiro voicing Chiharu Shinonome gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.