Kyousougiga English Sub & Dub

About Kyousougiga

Kyousougiga (京騒戯画 (TV)) arrives as an action anime by Toei Animation (2013), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: In Kyoto, nothing changes. No, not that Kyoto, but rather the Mirror Capital Kyoto, the world inside of a painting!

Another thread: Colorful, beautiful, but static, the people of this world live an idyllic, if boring life. That is, until Koto appears, like a wrecking ball slamming into still waters. Koto's never met her mother, and in search of clues about her missing parent, she winds up in the very place she's supposed to be, yet least expected.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Koto (Rie Kugimiya) and Lady Koto (Aya Hisakawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 10 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Toei Animation is the studio behind Kyousougiga, 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. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Rie Kugimiya as Koto, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.