Karneval (TV) English Sub & Dub

About Karneval (TV)

If you are hunting for a new action series, Karneval (TV) (カーニヴァル (TV)) deserves a look (2013). The setup goes like this. In short: Armed with only an abandoned bracelet as a clue, Nai searches for a missing loved one. After a run-in with a pick-pocket named Gareki, the two find themselves snagged in a government set-up that leaves them both wanted criminals.

Also worth knowing: Desperate and on the run, Nai and Gareki turn to the country’s most mighty defense organization—“Circus”—for help.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hiro Shimono as Nai Muhinyi and Hiroshi Kamiya as Gareki. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Manglobe is the studio behind Karneval (TV), and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Hiro Shimono voicing Nai Muhinyi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.