Hortensia SAGA English Sub & Dub

About Hortensia SAGA

Here is what Hortensia SAGA (オルタンシア・サーガ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and drama anime by LIDENFILMS (2021). The premise: When the duke of Hortensia murdered the king, he unleashed a wave of chaos that spilled the blood of many. Brazenly building his kingdom on the ashes of the old one, his violent rule has left many orphans in its wake.

Further in, now, the king’s heir has come of age. Living in secret as a man, she’s remained safe, and the time has come to gather allies to take back what is her’s—both country and throne!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Marius Casterede (Yui Horie) and Qoo Morimol (Aya Uchida) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

LIDENFILMS is the studio behind Hortensia SAGA, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. 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. Voice casting, including Yui Horie as Marius Casterede, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2021, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.