Gunslinger Stratos English Sub & Dub

About Gunslinger Stratos

Here is what Gunslinger Stratos (ガンスリンガー ストラトス -THE ANIMATION-) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and sci-fi anime by A-1 Pictures (2015). In short: 2115—the island nation once called Japan is now known as the “17th Far East Imperial Town Management District.” The citizens were promised a life of peace in exchange for some of the comfort they were used to having. People believed their lives would never change and tomorrow will be the same as today.

More of the story: No one suspected the impending doom which their society was about to face. “Degradation”—a rare disease which led to the total disintegration of the human body to a mere pile of sand was slowly but surely spreading throughout the. Tohru Kazasumi, an everyday student grows into embroiled in a multi universal fight between his world and the parallel realm of “Frontier S (Stratos).” This meant that Tohru has to confront himself from an alternate world. Their futures collide as their paths cross.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hisako Kanemoto as Kyouka Katagiri and Kana Ueda as Shizune Rindou. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of Gunslinger Stratos follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Hisako Kanemoto voicing Kyouka Katagiri gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.