Robot Carnival English Sub & Dub

About Robot Carnival

Here is what Robot Carnival (ロボット・カーニバル) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by APPP (1987). The premise: 9 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independent of one another.

Along the way, the common element is human interaction with robots, namely the consequences of creating life with one's own hands, played in nine very different ways. (Source: Anime News Network) 1. Opening (dir. by Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo) 2.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 9 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by APPP, so the studio's house style defines how Robot Carnival looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.