Garo: Crimson Moon English Sub & Dub

About Garo: Crimson Moon

If you are hunting for a new action series, Garo: Crimson Moon (牙狼〈GARO〉-紅蓮ノ月-) deserves a look (2015). The setup goes like this. At its core: In the capital town of an elegant, feudal society, a powerful spiritual barrier protects people from demonic monsters known as “horrors”—at least, those lucky enough to live in the northern part of the town. For the commoners who live to the south, it’s a completely different story.

Along the way, as soon as night falls, the horrors begin their dark hunt, feasting on the souls of any humans who cross their path. Against unbeatable odds, the fate of the metropolis will fall to a small group of warriors dedicated to protecting the citizens and fighting through the night.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hironobu Kageyama as Zaruba and Daisuke Namikawa as Fujiwara no Yasusuke. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 23 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MAPPA, so the studio's house style defines how Garo: Crimson Moon looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Hironobu Kageyama voicing Zaruba gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.