Kyousougiga English Sub & Dub

About Kyousougiga

Kyousougiga (京騒戯画 (TV)) blends action, fantasy and supernatural by Toei Animation (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: 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 realm 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. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 10 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Kyousougiga looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Rie Kugimiya voicing Koto gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.