Masamune Datenicle English Sub & Dub

About Masamune Datenicle

If you are hunting for a new action series, Masamune Datenicle deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. The setup: The coming-of-age fight story will center on the famous 17th-century Japanese warlord Date Masamune when he was young. The Date clan took its name from the Date region of the former Mutsu province, which comprises part of the modern-day metropolis of Date.

Along the way, the anime will be the first in the town's "Kirari na Wonder Project" (Twinkling Wonder Project), which aims to highlight tourist attractions and the appeal of the region. Gainax's newly founded Fukushima studio will work on the anime, and will complete it at the end of March. The anime will have a private screening in April and will also screen in anime events and be posted online.

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

Production sits with Gainax, Gaina, which means the visual identity of Masamune Datenicle follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.