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 premise: 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.

As things develop, that is, until he discovers 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 allies, and they vow to use their skills to struggle for the realm and defeat The Earless.

As an action title, 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. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

MAPPA is the studio behind Listeners, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. 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.