Guilty Crown English Sub & Dub

About Guilty Crown

Meet Guilty Crown (ギルティクラウン), an action, drama and mecha anime by Production I.G (2011). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Shuu's entire world was shattered after a meteorite crashed into Japan, unleashing the lethal Apocalypse Virus. The chaos and anarchy born of the outbreak cost Shuu his family and reduced him to a timid, fearful shell of the boy he'd once been.

Further in, his life took another sudden turn after a chance encounter with the stunning pop star, Inori. This unexplained beauty introduced Shuu to the King's Right Hand: a genetic mutation that allows him to reach into hearts of mortals and turn them into weapons. Shuu finds himself caught in the crossfire between those who desperately seek his newfound strength.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuki Kaji as Shuu Ouma and Akeno Watanabe as Gai Tsutsugami. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 22 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of Guilty Crown follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuki Kaji voicing Shuu Ouma gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.