Kekkaishi English Sub & Dub

About Kekkaishi

Kekkaishi (結界師) blends action, adventure and comedy by Sunrise (2006). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old pupil at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan.

From there, he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura—his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi—about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hiroyuki Yoshino as Yoshimori Sumimura and Rie Saitou as Tokine Yukimura. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 52 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Sunrise is the studio behind Kekkaishi, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroyuki Yoshino voicing Yoshimori Sumimura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.