Gorillaman English Sub & Dub

About Gorillaman

Gorillaman (ゴリラーマン) arrives as a comedy anime by J.C.STAFF (1992), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: A school comedy about a mute transfer learner, Tadashi Iketo, who is constant­ly shuffled from school to school for his "violent nature," though he really is a mild-mannered boy constantly taunt­ed into fights over his simian.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kazuhiro Nakata as Shuji Fujimoto and Daisuke Gouri as Sadaharu Ikedo.

If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Gorillaman, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kazuhiro Nakata as Shuji Fujimoto, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.