Emblem TAKE 2 English Sub & Dub

About Emblem TAKE 2

Meet Emblem TAKE 2 (代紋(エンブレム) TAKE2), an action and drama anime by Toei Animation (1993). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: 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.

Further in, 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 learners that caused things to go wrong. Now with ten more years of memories and experience, Shouji repels the university students with spirit and wisdom.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Toshiyuki Morikawa as Joji Akutsu and Wataru Takagi as Yoichi Asano. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Emblem TAKE 2 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: 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.