Judge English Sub & Dub

About Judge

Looking for background on Judge (闇の司法官ジャッジ)? This action, horror and supernatural series (1991) starts out like this. At its core: Hoichiro Ohma works in an office. Everybody knows him as a silent, humble man.

Beyond that: 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.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Houichirou Ooma (Kaneto Shiozawa) and Enma-ou (Daisuke Gouri) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kaneto Shiozawa voicing Houichirou Ooma gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1991, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.