Golgo 13 English Sub & Dub

About Golgo 13

If you are hunting for a new action series, Golgo 13 (Golgo 13 (TV)) deserves a look (2008). The setup goes like this. At its core: Golgo 13 is not his real name. Then again, neither is Duke Togo, Tadashi Togo, or any number of the aliases he goes by.

As things develop, a man of mystery, not even the world’s most prominent intelligence agencies can determine who Golgo really is, or just where he came from. All agree that his skills are nothing short of legendary. Armed with a custom M16, Golgo is willing to take any job for any agency, from the FBI to the KGB.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by The Answer Studio, so the studio's house style defines how Golgo 13 looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.