Ikkitousen: Great Guardians English Sub & Dub

About Ikkitousen: Great Guardians

Meet Ikkitousen: Great Guardians, an action, school and super power anime by Arms (2008). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Hakufu's dreams of participating in new fights and tournaments are put on hold as new obstacles block her path. Her companions have lost faith in her, new foes appear, and a younger sister she never knew existed without warning shows up on her doorstep.

More of the story: If Hakufu ever hopes to compete worldwide, she's going to have to deal with her issues at home first.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Arms, so the studio's house style defines how Ikkitousen: Great Guardians looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.