Gunslinger Stratos English Sub & Dub

About Gunslinger Stratos

Gunslinger Stratos (ガンスリンガー ストラトス -THE ANIMATION-) blends action and sci-fi by A-1 Pictures (2015). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: 2115—the island nation once called Japan is now known as the “17th Far East Imperial City 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.

Another thread: 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 ordinary pupil turns into embroiled in a multi universal battle between his realm and the parallel world of “Frontier S (Stratos).” This meant that Tohru must fight himself from an alternate world. Their futures collide as their paths cross.

With action at the core, 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. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

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. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. 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.