Maken-Ki! Battling Venus English Sub & Dub

About Maken-Ki! Battling Venus

Here is what Maken-Ki! Battling Venus (マケン姫っ！) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and ecchi anime by AIC and AIC Spirits (2011). At its core: Based on the manga series by Hiromitsu Takeda, this romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed!

Beyond that: Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he comes across out the school is much more than it seems. All of the pupils wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Takeru Ooyama (Tomoaki Maeno) and Haruko Amaya (Noriko Shitaya) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most 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 AIC and AIC Spirits, which means the visual identity of Maken-Ki! Battling Venus follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Tomoaki Maeno voicing Takeru Ooyama gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.