Judge English Sub & Dub

About Judge

Here is what Judge (闇の司法官ジャッジ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, horror and supernatural anime (1991). In short: Hoichiro Ohma works in an office. Everybody knows him as a silent, humble man.

Also worth knowing: Even his girlfriend, Nanase, doesn't suspect that he could be something more, but he is. When a person dies as a victim of murder; when someone kills himself with a curse on his lips; when someone's death needs to be judged, he is there, for he is a Judge Of Darkness. Following the Laws Of Darkness, with a book made of human skin and an unusual parrot, he pronounces judgement over living criminals that would otherwise go free.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kaneto Shiozawa as Houichirou Ooma and Daisuke Gouri as Enma-ou. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Kaneto Shiozawa as Houichirou Ooma, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1991, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.