Emblem TAKE 2 English Sub & Dub

About Emblem TAKE 2

Here is what Emblem TAKE 2 (代紋(エンブレム) TAKE2) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and drama anime by Toei Animation (1993). In short: Shinjuku, 1979. A member of the Kaeda Yakuza gang, Akutsu Shouji, has lost in a brawl with a university cheering squad, and begs for forgiveness through bitter tears.

Along the way, since then, nothing has gone well in Shouji's life, until 10 years later in 1989, his companion was ordered to kill him, and as he ran away he killed himself, ending his miserable life. When Shouji opened his eyes, he was in Shinjuku in 1979, at the struggle with the university students that caused things to go wrong. Now with ten more years of memories and experience, Shouji repels the university pupils with spirit and wisdom.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Joji Akutsu (Toshiyuki Morikawa) and Yoichi Asano (Wataru Takagi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Emblem TAKE 2 looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Toshiyuki Morikawa as Joji Akutsu, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1993, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.