Laughing Target English Sub & Dub

About Laughing Target

Meet Laughing Target (笑う標的), a horror, mystery and psychological anime by Studio Pierrot (1987). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Yuzuru was an average teenager who had almost forgotten that he was betrothed to Azusa when he was only 6! Now arriving to claim what she feels is rightfully hers, only Satomi (Yuzuru's current girlfriend) stands in her way... and with the enigmatic and frightening abilities that Azusa brings, Satomi won't stand in her way for long!

In a horror series like this, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Satomi (Iyo Matsumoto) and Yuzuru Shiga (Yoku Shioya) are two of the characters you will meet early.

If you count yourself among viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Studio Pierrot is the studio behind Laughing Target, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on horror, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. With a 5.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Iyo Matsumoto as Satomi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1987, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.