Etotama English Sub & Dub

About Etotama

Etotama (えとたま) arrives as an action anime by Shirogumi and Encourage Films (2015), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: The story revolves around Eto-shin. "Eto-shin" are the 12 divine messengers chosen from "Eto-musume," or zodiac girls representing all kinds of animals.

Next up: From ancient times, these 12 divine messengers have protected the land of the rising sun. They are formidable beings who have survived through "ETM 12," a divine tournament held every sixty years, and admired by all Eto-musumes. Fast forward to now, the present day, and the year ETM 12 will be held.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yumiri Hanamori as Uri-tan and Hiro Shimono as Takeru Amato. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Shirogumi and Encourage Films is the studio behind Etotama, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yumiri Hanamori voicing Uri-tan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.