Le Cirque de Karakuri English Sub & Dub

About Le Cirque de Karakuri

Le Cirque de Karakuri (Karakuri Circus (TV)) blends action, adventure and shounen by Studio VOLN (2018). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Narumi Katou is a middle-aged man who suffers from the bizarre ZONAPHA Syndrome: a rare and inexplicable disease that causes its victims to endure severe seizures at random, with the only cure being to watch someone laugh. One day, during Narumi's part time job, a young boy with a giant suitcase fleeing from three adults runs into him.

Further in, the boy introduces himself as Masaru Saiga, the new owner of the famous Saiga Enterprises following his father's recent death. However, other members of his family are trying to assassinate him and claim the fortune for themselves. Determined to save the child, Narumi helps Masaru escape and ends up fighting the pursuers, only to discover that they are sentient humanoid puppets with superhuman strength.

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 Studio VOLN, so the studio's house style defines how Le Cirque de Karakuri looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.