Laughing Under the Clouds English Sub & Dub

About Laughing Under the Clouds

Laughing Under the Clouds (Donten ni Warau) blends action, supernatural and historical by Doga Kobo (2014). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: When swords were outlawed in the eleventh year of the Meiji Era, the mighty samurai population began to dwindle. Those who rejected the ban on blades rebelled, causing violent unrest to erupt throughout the countryside.

As things develop, to combat the rise in criminal activity, an inescapable lake prison was constructed. Three young men, born of the Kumoh line, were given the duty of delivering criminals to their place of confinement—but could there be more to their mission than runs into the eye?

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Doga Kobo, so the studio's house style defines how Laughing Under the Clouds looks and moves on screen. 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. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.