Kagewani ~II~ English Sub & Dub

About Kagewani ~II~

Kagewani ~II~ (影鰐-承-) blends horror, mystery and supernatural by Tomovies (2016). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: 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.

Beyond that: 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. It will appeal most to viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tomovies, so the studio's house style defines how Kagewani ~II~ looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on horror, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Ryoutarou Okiayu as Masaki Kimura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.