Kagewani ~II~ English Sub & Dub

About Kagewani ~II~

Kagewani ~II~ (影鰐-承-) arrives as a horror anime by Tomovies (2016), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: After surviving the onslaught at Sarugaku headquarters, Sousuke Banba resumes his investigation of the Kagewani monster hybrids. Armed with the ability to harness the Kagewani's strength, the researcher now has a means to eliminate the creatures.

Next up: Despite the benefits of this skill, it has one major drawback: Sousuke now struggles to maintain his sanity, with the power threatening to consume his body. Soon, threats old and new begin to rear their heads, as the upper echelons of Sarugaku become active once again and an assassin with a personal vendetta sets her sights on Sousuke. Nevertheless, he resolutely forges ahead on his mission, determined to track down the origins of the Kagewani and eliminate their threat once and for all.

With horror at the core, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Voice work is led by Ryoutarou Okiayu as Masaki Kimura and Tomokazu Sugita as Sousuke Banba. If you count yourself among viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material, put it on your list. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Tomovies is the studio behind Kagewani ~II~, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the horror category, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ryoutarou Okiayu as Masaki Kimura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.