Lance N' Masques English Sub & Dub

About Lance N' Masques

Lance N' Masques arrives as a fantasy anime by Studio Gokumi (2015), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: Eight words describe the feelings of Youtarou Hanabusa: "I just want to live a normal life. Unfortunately for him, as a member of the Knights of the World, his training in this ancient and international order has left him with a condition he calls "White Knight Syndrome.

Along the way, this condition causes Youtarou to instinctively act heroically and chivalrously whenever he encounters someone in danger.To protect his identity in such embarrassing moments, he carries a mask with him at all times. Then one day, he saves the life of Makio Kidouin, the young daughter of an elite and affluent family. Little does he know that this singular act of heroism will change his life forever.

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. This one is best suited to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Gokumi, which means the visual identity of Lance N' Masques follows that studio's craft. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.