Listeners English Sub & Dub

About Listeners

If you are hunting for a new action series, Listeners (LISTENERS リスナーズ) deserves a look (2020). The setup goes like this. The setup: In a post-apocalyptic future that has been torn apart by shadowy creatures known as the Earless, humanity's heroes are the Players. Echo is a young tech-head who dreams of working amongst the Players and their Equipment, going so far as to build a makeshift mecha of his own.

Soon after, that is, until he finds out an amnesiac named μ (or “Mu”) who has a mechanical port in her back that is the telltale sign of a Player. The pair become fast friends, and they vow to use their skills to fight for the world and defeat The Earless.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Rie Takahashi as μ and Youko Honna as Wendy. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MAPPA, which means the visual identity of Listeners follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 4.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Rie Takahashi as μ, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.