Kyousougiga English Sub & Dub

About Kyousougiga

Looking for background on Kyousougiga (京騒戯画 (TV))? This action, fantasy and supernatural series by Toei Animation (2013) starts out like this. At its core: In Kyoto, nothing changes. No, not that Kyoto, but rather the Mirror Capital Kyoto, the world inside of a painting!

More of the story: 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. Voice work is led by Rie Kugimiya as Koto and Aya Hisakawa as Lady Koto. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 10 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Kyousougiga looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Rie Kugimiya voicing Koto gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.