Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves English Sub & Dub

About Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves

Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves (一騎当千 Western Wolves) arrives as an action anime by ARMS (2019), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: The fighters of the Kanto region have been able to determine that the previously unknown attackers are from Nara and are connected to the Yamato School and its dangerous leader Himiko. With leaders Hakufu Sonsaku and Moutoku Sousou already stripped of their Magatama jewels by the attackers, only Gentoku Ryuubi remains as the only fully operational leader.

Further in, in order to maintain sufficient fighting strength, the fighters of Nanyo, Kyosho and Seito join forces for the counterattack. Although they expect to fall into a skillful trap, in the end they have no choice and even Hakufu wants to join in. However, Hakufu is “forgotten” at one of the stations on the way to Nara…

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masumi Asano as Hakufu Sonsaku and Satoshi Hino as Koukin Shuuyu. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

ARMS is the studio behind Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves, 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. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masumi Asano voicing Hakufu Sonsaku gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.