Madlax English Sub & Dub

About Madlax

Here is what Madlax (マドラックス) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and mystery anime by Bee Train (2004). The premise: In the country of Gazth-Sonika, civil war rages. There, a mercenary called Madlax plies her trade, with almost supernatural skill.

As things develop, in the seemingly peaceful country of Nafrece, Margaret Burton lives a tranquil life. As separate as their lives may seem, the two are connected by ties of mystery, and by a holy book that is also sought by the shadowy organisation, Anfan. As Margaret and Madlax follow the path of their destiny, they come ever closer to uncovering the truth - with no guarantee that it is a truth they can bear to learn.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Madlax (Sanae Kobayashi) and Laetitia (Tomoko Kaneda) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Bee Train, so the studio's house style defines how Madlax looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Sanae Kobayashi voicing Madlax gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.